Rude Squad
| Rude Squad | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA |
| Genres | Ska punk, Punk rock[1] |
| Years active | 1997 - present |
| Labels | Citrus Records Octave Match Records |
| Website | Official website |
| Members |
Rusch Young Lee McElhaney Kyle Sokol Eric Best Adrian Baptist |
| Past members |
Alex Trellu Chip Manger Matt Hollingsworth Paul DeCosmo Steve DeCosmo Alden Kooken |
Founded in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Rude Squad was a ska punk band. The final and longest running band line up were: Eric Best (vocals & guitar), Lee McElhaney (sax), Rusch Young (trumpet), Kyle Sokol (bass), and Adrian Baptist (drums).
They have taken part and participated in events such as Warped Tour '04, 97X's Next Big Thing, 98 Rock's Livestock, and numerous local events throughout the Bay area.
Band line-up
Current Line-Up
- Lee McElhaney - Sax
- Rusch Young - Trumpet
- Kyle Sokol - Bass
- Eric Best - Vocals, Guitar
- Adrian Baptist - Drums
Former members
- Steve De Cosmo - Back-up Vocals
- Chip Manger - Bass
- Alex Trellu - Bass
- Paul De Cosmo - Drums
- Matt Hollingsworth - Drums
- Alden Kooken - Sax
- Jason Rodriguez - Drums
Discography
- Self Titled EP - 2000
- No Practice - 2002
- Unwrapped - 2004
- On the Edge of Failure - Octave Match Records - 2010
- Closer Than You - Florida Ska Compilation - Citrus records - 2014
References
- ↑ GINA VIVINETTO. "Floridian: In Your Own Backyard - Review - RUDE SQUAD". The St. Pete Times. Retrieved 2007-11-20.
- Official Press Release for Rude Squad Record Deal Signing "Official Press Release Rude Squad Signs Record Contract" March 10, 2010.
- Closer Than You Florida Ska Compilation featuring Rude Squad 2014
External links
Articles
- Rude Squad Reunion Show! from State Theatre Concerts
- Rude Squad at the Free for All from Tampa Bay Online
- Great Music You've Never Heard from The St. Pete Crew
- Floridian: In Your Own Backyard from The St. Pete Times
- Creative Loafing: Rudesquad takes it to the Edge, St. Pete ska-punks release fourth CD from Creative Loafing
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