Abe Vigoda (band)

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Abe Vigoda
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Abe Vigoda performing in 2008 [2]
Background information
Origin Chino, California, United States
GenresEarlier: Later:
Years active2004–2014
Labels
Past membersGerardo "Reggie" Guerrero
Zach Downing
Juan Velazquez
Michael Vidal
David Reichardt
Dane Chadwick

Abe Vigoda was an American punk rock band based in Los Angeles, California, United States, originally from Chino, California; a city in the Inland Empire. They frequently performed at the Smell. [4] [5]

Contents

History

The band formed right after the members finished high school. [6] The name is a reference to American character actor Abe Vigoda.

Skeleton, their third album, was released on July 8, 2008. [7] In 2009, their EP Reviver followed. They finished recording their fourth album Crush on February 24, 2010, and it was released on September 20, 2010. It ranked 40th on Pitchfork Media's list The Top 50 Albums of 2010. Crush was a full transition for the band from their earlier sounds. [8]

Style

Some critics compared their music to another band, Vampire Weekend. [6]

Discography

Albums

EPs

7" vinyl

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