The Johnstones | |
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| Origin | Ajax, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Ska punk, pop punk, hip hop, reggae |
| Years active | 2002–2012 |
| Labels | Union Label Group |
| Members | Rene Gillezeau - guitars, trumpet, MC Jarek Hardy - vocals, guitars Ryan Long - lead vocals Brent Marks - bassist Julian Warmé - keyboard, trombone Mike Murphy - drums |
| Past members | Kevin Johnstone |
The Johnstones was a ska punk band from Ajax, Ontario, Canada, [1] [2] formed in 2002 and signed to the Union Label Group.[ citation needed ] In 2006, they signed to Stomp Records of Montreal, released the full-length album Word is Bond and began touring Canada and the U.S.[ citation needed ]
In 2008, they released Sex, an EP produced by Flashlight Brown members Matt Hughes and Fil Bucchino. [3]
Mike Murphy was added to the band's lineup in 2009, allowing Long to be the front-man of the band. 2009 also saw the release of a full-length CD called Can't Be Trusted. They released a DVD called Get On Board and the Gimme Your Love (Or Gimme Some Money) EP in 2010.[ citation needed ]