The Gamits

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The Gamits
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The Gamits in Denver, 2012
Background information
Origin Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Genres Pop punk [1]
Years active19962005, 2009–present
LabelsPaper + Plastick, Suburban Home Records
MembersChris Fogal
Forrest Bartosh
Johnny Wilson
Past membersMatt Vanleuven
Matt Martinez
Luke Mathers
Brian Pentagram
Scott Swarers
Jason H. Walker
Scott Weigel
Website Official Website

The Gamits is an American pop punk band who formed in 1996. The band was disbanded in 2005 due to the members wishing to participate in and start other projects, but regrouped in late 2009. The current line-up is Chris Fogal on guitar and vocals, Forrest Bartosh on drums and Johnny Wilson on bass and background vocals.

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References

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