Long Beach Shortbus
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Long Beach Shortbus | ||
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Background information | ||
Also known as | Shortbus | |
Origin | Long Beach, California, United States | |
Genre(s) | Reggae, Punk rock | |
Years active | 2002–present | |
Label(s) | Skunk Records | |
Associated acts |
Sublime Long Beach Dub Allstars |
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Former members | ||
Eric Wilson RAS-1 Trey Pangborn Damion Ramirez |
Long Beach Shortbus is a reggae-influenced punk band from Long Beach, California. The band consists of four regular members: RAS1 (lead vocals and guitar), Trey Pangborn (guitar), Eric Wilson (bass guitar) and Damion Ramirez (drum kit).
Their first CD was a self-titled EP and featured their hit "California Grace." Their second CD was entitled Flying Ship of Fantasy, featuring tracks from their first album. They are currently working on their next full length album, set to be released in 2007. "California Grace" is also available on the soundtrack to the MTV reality series Laguna Beach.
Shortbus was formed after the Long Beach Dub Allstars disbanded in November of 2001. Two founding members from Long Beach Dub Allstars are Eric Wilson and RAS1. Long Beach Dub Allstars were created by Sublime surviving members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson after the death of Sublime lead singer Bradley Nowell.
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[edit] Group members
- Eric Wilson
- RAS-1
- Trey Pangborn
- Damion Ramirez
[edit] Discography
- Long Beach Shortbus (2002)
- Flying Ship of Fantasy (2004)