The Creamers

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The Creamers
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Punk rock
Years active1986–present
Labels Sympathy for the Record Industry, Triple X, Dogmeat Records (Australia), Goofball Music, Negative Reaction Records, No Tomorrow, Fierce, 1+2 (Japan)
MembersLeesa G. (sometimes credited as Leesa Poole)
R.J. Gallentine
Bob Deagle
Joe Matthews
Rosa Saenz-Kollar (sometimes credited as Rosa Saenz)
Past membersAndi Beltramo
Lenny Keringer
Heather Fremling
Judy Toy
Leesa G. (The Creamers) 2012 TheCreamers042 adj.jpg
Leesa G. (The Creamers) 2012

The Creamers are an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, United States. Formed in 1986, their melodic and energetic approach to music has been compared to the New York Dolls and Ramones. [1] Over their 35-year career The Creamers have released three albums and countless singles, EPs and compilations. A career spanning CD/DVD anthology comprising unreleased songs, live footage, a documentary and new material is planned for a 2013 release by Negative Reaction Records. The band continues to record and make occasional live appearances. [2]

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Discography

Studio albums
EPs
Singles
Compilations
Anthologies

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References

  1. Harrington, Joe S. (January 1, 2003). Sonic Cool: The Life & Death of Rock 'n' Roll. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 487. ISBN   9780634028618 . Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  2. "Negative Reaction: Coming Soon!". Negativereaction.com. 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.