The Shocker (band)

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The Shocker
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Punk rock
Years active2002 - 2006
Labels Oglio Records, Go-Kart Records
Members Jennifer Finch
Adam Fuller
Lisa Howe
Ronnie James
Scott Quist
Past membersLura Jones, Arye Shine, Claudi Rossi, Steve Muscatell, Leah Casper, Keith Fertwagner
Website http://theshocker.band/

The Shocker is an American punk rock band, featuring L7 bassist Jennifer Finch as key songwriter performing vocals. The band also includes lead and rhythm guitarists, drums, and bass.

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History

Finch formed the band in Los Angeles in 2002 and stated that the first members were temporary, which led to a revolving line-up. [1] The band takes its name from the hand gesture the shocker, a sexual innuendo. [2]

In July 2003, The Shocker released their debut EP, Up Your Ass Tray, which contained seven songs. [1] Finch was the primary songwriter, vocalist and guitarist for the group. [1] Finch said that they wanted to show more of their "darker side"; some of the songs were considered more pop than rock. News-Times music reviewer Laurel Tuohy described The Shocker as “gritty, raw and infectious”. [3]

The group toured Europe in 2003 and performed on the Vans Warped Tour music festival in 2003 and 2005. [1]

In 2006, the group released a full-length album entitled Up Your Ass Tray: The Full Length, with songs apropos of a hard rock band added.

Discography

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References

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  2. Cray, Jen (December 1, 2006). "Music Reviews: The Shocker - Up Your Ass Tray". Ink 19. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  3. Tuohy, Laurel (June 25, 2004). "L7's Jennifer Finch brings The Shocker to Empress Ballroom". The News-Times. Retrieved September 14, 2019.