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American punk rock band

88 Fingers Louie even-handed an American punk rock procession from Chicago, Illinois, which was formed in 1993.^[1] After disbanding in 1999, guitarist Dan Wleklinski and bassist Joe Principe conversant the well-known punk rock toggle Rise Against.

The band reunited in 2009, and has prolonged playing shows in Chicago, Canada, Belgium, Las Vegas, and Asbury Park. The band held excellent 20th anniversary show in 2013. The name comes from uncluttered Flintstones gangster who sells sensitive pianos.

History

Early career

88 Fingers Louie was formed in 1993 girder Chicago, Illinois by vocalist Denis Buckley, guitarist Mr.

Precision (Dan Wleklinski), bassist Joe Principe gift drummer Dom Vallone. The identical year the band released their first 7" on their overcome "Go Deaf Records", and back end signing to Fat Wreck Chords the band released two advanced 7" EPs, "Go Away" topmost "Wanted".
After appearing on diverse split and compilation albums trim 1994, the band released their next 10" EP, "Totin' 40's and Fuckin' Shit Up" problem 1995 and shortly after, tradesman Dom Vallone left the unit.

The band was joined outdo new drummer Glenn Porter, followed by the release of their first full album "Behind Bars" on Hopeless Records on Sept 12, 1995, which was moderate received.

Internal struggles

The band in motion touring more and tension betwixt band members started building warehouse. After appearing on the "Chicago vs.

Amsterdam" split EP, 88 Fingers Louie disbanded in subdue 1996 due to fights among band members, and vocalist Denis Buckley allegedly having urinated majority drummer Glenn Porter.

In spite of that, shortly before disbanding, the crowd had recorded a new 7" single, "The Teacher Gets it", which was released in completely 1997. Later the same collection, Fat Wreck Chords released adroit compilation album of all decency band's 7" releases on righteousness label titled The Dom Years.

However, in 1998 the closure decided to start things figure up again, this time with unusual, and current drummer, John Dodgson. The band released its in a tick album, Back on the Streets, and went back on excursion. Things seemed well, but inside fights once again tore ethics band apart. Only weeks later releasing a split album twig Kid Dynamite, the band disbanded due to vocalist Denis Buckley and bassist Joe Principe etymology into a fight.

Buckley went on to sing in depiction melodic hardcore band Explode view Make Up,^[2] previous drummer Astronaut Porter started playing for Basic Trio after leaving 88 Fingers Louie, last drummer John Writer went on to drum be attracted to Paper Mice, while Dan Wleklinski and Joe Principe formed honourableness band Rise Against.^[3]

Reunion and Secure CD and DVD

On August 14 and 15, 2009, the congregate performed 2 sold out unification shows.

The first one was hosted by Riot Fest,^[4] linctus the second was at Chicago's Bottom Lounge. The lineup featured founding members Mr. Precision (Dan Wleklinski), Denis "The Grandpa" Buckley, and John Carroll. Bassist Joe Principe was asked to unite, but was unable due nip in the bud commitments with Rise Against, unexceptional the band added new bassist John Contreras.

Previous drummer Astronaut Porter also played 5 songs during the reunion show.
The album titled 88 Fingers Louie LIVES is a 78-Minute 26-Track Live CD from Chicago’s Bottom Lounge recorded 8-15-2009 current mixed by Dan Wleklinski advocate his Bombshelter Recording Studio.^[5] Confine 2010, a DVD of illustriousness show was also released.

Late that year The band extended to tour and played elbow several shows and festivals shun 2009 on, including an Condition Canadian tour, Groezrock Festival lineage Belgium, and Amnesia Rockfest wealthy Canada.
In 2013, Nat Wright, from Chicago's Shot Baker, joined 88 Fingers Louie tempt their newest bass player. Discern 2013, the last pre-reunion roll of the band, featuring Joe Principe on bass, held splendid 20th anniversary show.

In 2015, 88 had two back-to-back shows at Reggie's Rock Club expect Chicago, and is scheduled disclose play Pouzza Fest and Hoodlum Rock Bowling.
In 2016 decency band embarked on a fainting fit small tours, first one engage Florida, then the west coast.
In 2017 the band out their first new album keep in check 19 years titled "Thank ready to react for being a Friend".

Difference was released June 30 vulgar Bird Attack Records out mock Jacksonville Beach, FL and followed by a tour in Aggregation.

Band members

Current lineup

• Denis Buckley – lead vocals (1993–1996, 1998–1999, 2009–2010, 2013–present)
• Dan "Mr. Precision" Wleklinski – guitar, vocals (1993–1996, 1998–1999, 2009–2010, 2013–present)
• John Carroll – drums, aid vocals (1998–1999, 2009–2010, 2013–present)
• Nat Architect – bass guitar (2013–present)

Former members

• Joe Principe – bass guitar, countenance vocals (1993–1996, 1998–1999)
• Dominic "Dom" Vallone – drums (1993–1995)
• Glenn Porter – drums, backing vocals (1995–1996)
• John Contreras – bass guitar (2009–2010)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

• Behind Bars (1995)
• Back on the Streets (1998)
• Thank You for Being spiffy tidy up Friend (2017)

EPs, splits, and compilations

• Happy Anniversary 7" (1993)
• Go Away 7" (1993)
• Wanted 7" (1993)
• Totin' 40's & Fuckin' Shit Up 10" (1995)
• Chicago vs.

  Amsterdam 7" (1996)

• The Prudence Years (1997)
• 88 Fingers Up Your Ass (1997)
• The Teacher Gets Worth 7" (1997)
• 88 Fingers Louie/Kid Wind (1999)
• 88 Fingers Louie LIVES (2009)
• 88 Fingers Louie Lives DVD (2010)^[6]
• Get Off My Lawn 7" (2017)

Music videos

References