The F-Ups | |
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Also known as | The Fuck-Ups, Mister Completely |
Origin | Rochester, Minnesota, United States |
Genres | Punk rock |
Years active | 1999–2006, 2020-Present |
Labels | Capitol |
Members | Travis Allen Chris DeWerd Andy Collett Taylor Nogo |
The F-Ups are an American punk rock band from Rochester, Minnesota. Founded in 1999, signed with Capitol Records in 2003, and reunited in 2020. They are best known for their song 'Lazy Generation' which was featured on NHL 2005 and Burnout 3: Takedown, being the theme song for Takedown. Several of the members formed a new band Hang 'Em High, which itself disbanded in 2014.
The group formed in 1999 while its members were still in high school. Originally the band was named Mr. Completely, and just prior to signing with Capitol Records in 2003 changed the name to "The F-Ups." They came second in a high school competition, but took first place the next year. They began touring locally before signing with Capitol Records in 2003. [1] Their debut album, which featured a cover of Mott the Hoople's "All the Young Dudes", was released in July of the next year to mixed reviews. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
The band drew lyrical influences from such experiences as laziness ("Lazy Generation", "I Don't Know"), rebellion against parents ("Look At Your Son Now", "Screw You") and even a Jerry Springer episode ("Crack Ho"). The group followed the album's release with appearances on the Warped Tour. [1]
In late 2006, the group broke up, and Allen, DeWerd and Collett re-formed as Hang 'Em High (see below). Hang 'Em High disbanded in 2014.
In early 2015 Travis Allen and Taylor Nogo (Nogosek) formed a new band called The Shift with new members Cole Ebertowski (Guitar/Vocals)and Daniel Johnson (Bass). They are currently playing shows locally and plan to record a full-length album Starting in late October 2015.
The F-ups returned to music with all original members in 2020. They have an active YouTube channel and social media.
The F-Ups | |
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Studio album by The F-Ups | |
Released | July 13, 2004 |
Genre | Punk rock, pop punk |
Length | 29:52 |
Label | Capitol |
Producer | Brynn Arens |
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Source | Rating |
ThePunkSite.com | (4.2/5) |
Allmusic.com |
Hang 'Em High | |
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Origin | Rochester, Minnesota |
Genres | Punk rock, Rock n roll |
Years active | 2006–2009, 2011-2014 |
Past members | Chris DeWerd Bill Martin Andy Collett Alex Allen |
After The F-Ups break up in 2006, Travis Allen, Chris DeWerd and Andy Collett reformed with Bill Martin and Alex Allen (Travis' brother) as Hang 'Em High. Hang 'Em High released their debut album (called "Hang 'Em High") which is only available on Hang 'Em High's Myspace page. They performed at various venues and also an online venue called "Deep Rock Drive". Hang 'Em High released several YouTube videos under the name of "Doctornoise". Polls on their official website show that the fans' favourite song is "Old School Fight Song" and the fans' second favourite song is "Not For Me". Bill Martin left the band in 2009 to begin a solo project. The band has finished in May 2009.
Hang 'Em High | |
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Studio album by Hang 'Em High | |
Released | January 1, 2008 |
Recorded | 2007 |
Genre | Punk rock, Rock and roll |
Label | Myspace download |
Back in Session | |
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EP by Hang 'Em High | |
Released | March 27, 2012 |
Recorded | 2011 |
Genre | rock n roll, High Energy Rock |
Label | Website download |
The Shift | |
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Studio album by The Shift | |
Released | March 2015 |
Recorded | 2015 |
Genre | Pop rock, rock and roll |
Label | Independent |
The song Lazy Generation was featured in NHL 2005 & Burnout 3: Takedown, with the song being the theme song of Takedown, but the line shit on a silver platter shines was changed to Gold on a silver platter shines.
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