In late 1995, Joe Sib after the breakup of his band Wax, decided to get together with longtime friend Steve Soto (former member of The Adolescents and Agent Orange) to write some material. They soon gathered Sandy Hansen (The Adolescents), Scott Shiflett (Face to Face), and Jason Cropper (Weezer) to form 22 Jacks. In February 1996, 22 Jacks went to The Sandbox studio in Los Angeles and recorded 12 songs which became the "Uncle Bob" record. With the three final additions to the band already having prior commitments, Sib and Soto went on a search for replacements to solidify the lineup. They found Kelly LeMieux (Fear), Jose Medeles (The Breeders, and Face to Face), and Bill Fraenza.
Before a fourth album could be recorded, 22 Jacks ended around 2001 as Sib left the band to concentrate on the future of SideOneDummy Records. Following the breakup, Soto went on to reform The Adolescents and Medeles also joined the reunion of The Breeders as their new drummer.
On December 13, 2007, Punkbands.com reported that 22 Jacks had reformed to play three shows in California in January 2008, making it their first performance together since breaking up in 2001. On one of the dates, they were supported by Social Distortion. It was also announced that there may be a follow-up to that tour. As of this moment, the band has not yet expressed plans for a new studio album.
On June 27, 2018, founding member Steve Soto died suddenly in his sleep at the age of 54 just days after finishing a tour with his band The Adolescents.[1]
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jacks, this, article, needs, additional, citations, verification, please, help, improve, this, article, adding, citations, reliable, sources, unsourced, material, challenged, removed, find, sources, news, newspapers, books, scholar, jstor, january, 2021, learn. This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources 22 Jacks news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message 22 Jacks is an American punk rock supergroup consisting of members of Wax The Breeders The Adolescents and Royal Crown Revue They were active from 1995 to 2001 and again from 2007 on 22 JacksOriginCalifornia United StatesGenresPunk rock pop punkYears active1995 20012007 presentLabelsSideOneDummy BYOMembersJoe SibJames AchorBill FraenzaJose MedelesPast membersSteve SotoSandy HansenDave NassieMatt RiddleKelly LeMieuxC J RamoneChris ShiflettJason Cropper Contents 1 Career 2 Reunion and Soto s death 3 Members 3 1 Former members 4 Discography 4 1 Albums 4 2 Splits 4 3 Singles 4 4 Box sets 5 ReferencesCareer EditIn late 1995 Joe Sib after the breakup of his band Wax decided to get together with longtime friend Steve Soto former member of The Adolescents and Agent Orange to write some material They soon gathered Sandy Hansen The Adolescents Scott Shiflett Face to Face and Jason Cropper Weezer to form 22 Jacks In February 1996 22 Jacks went to The Sandbox studio in Los Angeles and recorded 12 songs which became the Uncle Bob record With the three final additions to the band already having prior commitments Sib and Soto went on a search for replacements to solidify the lineup They found Kelly LeMieux Fear Jose Medeles The Breeders and Face to Face and Bill Fraenza Before a fourth album could be recorded 22 Jacks ended around 2001 as Sib left the band to concentrate on the future of SideOneDummy Records Following the breakup Soto went on to reform The Adolescents and Medeles also joined the reunion of The Breeders as their new drummer During its six year lifespan 22 Jacks toured with numerous bands including Reel Big Fish Lit The Bloodhound Gang Mighty Mighty Bosstones Goldfinger Social Distortion Bouncing Souls Unwritten Law Face to Face Voodoo Glow Skulls and Ten Foot Pole They also sang back up for Joey Ramone on a song for a Cheap Trick Tribute album Reunion and Soto s death EditOn December 13 2007 Punkbands com reported that 22 Jacks had reformed to play three shows in California in January 2008 making it their first performance together since breaking up in 2001 On one of the dates they were supported by Social Distortion It was also announced that there may be a follow up to that tour As of this moment the band has not yet expressed plans for a new studio album On June 27 2018 founding member Steve Soto died suddenly in his sleep at the age of 54 just days after finishing a tour with his band The Adolescents 1 Members EditJoe Sib Vocals 1995 2001 2007 present Bill Fraenza Guitars 1995 2001 2007 present James Achor Bass 2007 present Jose Medeles Drums 1995 2001 2007 present Former members Edit Steve Soto Vocals Guitars 1995 2001 2007 2018 died 2018 Dave Nassie Bass Matt Riddle Bass Kelly LeMieux Bass C J Ramone Bass Scott Shiflett Bass Jason Cropper Guitar Sandy Hansen Drums Chris Shiflett GuitarDiscography EditAlbums Edit Uncle Bob 1996 Overserved 1998 Going North 1999 Splits Edit 22 Jacks Breakin amp Clowns for Progress Insect 7 Vinyl 22 Jacks Fall amp The Smooths Sin Supposed To Be 7 Vinyl 22 Jacks Passport amp Mess You re a Drag amp Five O 7 Vinyl 22 Jacks Sky amp Wank Larry Brown 7 Vinyl Singles Edit Swallow 7 Vinyl Box sets Edit Twenty Two Jacks 1998 References Edit Steve Soto Adolescents Bassist amp Punk Legend Dies at 54 MSN Archived from the original on 2018 06 29 Retrieved 2018 06 29 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 22 Jacks amp oldid 1176628187, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
