The Scofflaws are a Huntington, Long Island, New York-based third wave ska band that debuted in 1988. Known for their rambunctious live shows, technically proficient horn solos and tight arrangements, the Scofflaws were one of the top third wave ska acts of the '90s and one of the most beloved bands on the now-defunct Moon Ska label, as well as the center and focal point of the once-thriving Long Island ska scene.
Richard "Sammy" Brooks Brian Duggan Greg Bucking Jared Dubin John Soldo
Past members
Mike Drance Jennifer South Dennis Langel Scott Miller Johnny Brooks Bill Grillo Paul Gebhardt Victor Rice Buford O’Sullivan Brian Lavan Tony Mason Kerry Lafferty Ben Klingberg Cary Brown Fred Reiter Regina Bellantese Wendy Scher Glen Saunders Tony Calarco Jerica Rosenblum Matthew Voss Daniel Voss Tom McGee Jay Hackett Glenn Hackett Adoni Xavier Henning Dave Waldo John Soldo Joseph Freire Hector Lopez
The band originally performed as the New Bohemians, initially with a stronger emphasis on novelty '60s, R&B and TV-show theme cover songs, bolstered by original ska-oriented anthems such as "Rudy's Back" and "Paul Getty". In 1988, they sold the New Bohemians name to Geffen Records (who had just signed Edie Brickell & New Bohemians), and regrouped as the Scofflaws.
The Scofflaws early sound was characterized by strong R&B and jazz influences as well as eclectic covers of such songs as Henry Mancini's "A Shot in the Dark", Danny Elfman's theme for Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Sergio Leone's "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" theme and the Skatalites instrumental "Ska-La Parisian". Original songs like "Rudy's Back", "Nude Beach" and "William Shatner" became cult favorites due to the offbeat lyrics and quirky vocal stylings of bandleader Richard "Sammy" Brooks, co-founder Mike Drance and trombonist Buford O'Sullivan.
Their self-titled debut studio album was released in 1991 by Moon Records, followed by Ska in Hi Fi in 1995, the concert recording Live! Vol. 1 in 1996, and their third studio album, Record of Convictions, in 1998.
They toured the United States several times, including stints as the openers for Desmond Dekker and Bad Manners.
The band's lineup saw frequent changes and served as a springboard for numerous New York ska musicians, as well as sprouting several spinoff groups. Original co-frontman Mike Drance left in 1994 to form the Bluebeats, while bassist Victor Rice went on to be a founding member of the New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble and continue a career in music production. Several Scofflaws members including O'Sullivan, Paul Gebhardt and Tony Calarco also played for fellow Moon Ska artists the Toasters as well as One Groovy Coconut and Royal Roost, and the Scofflaws have often shared members with fellow Huntington band Spider Nick & the Maddogs (whose leader, "Spider Nick" Martielli, composed Scofflaws favorite "Spider on My Bed").
Although the Scofflaws have not released a studio recording since 1998, Brooks continues to lead the band in live performances within the New York area.
New York Times 2000 interview with former Scofflaws manager Scotto Savitt
February 13, 2023
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were one of the top third wave ska acts of the 90s and one of the most beloved bands on the now defunct Moon Ska label as well as the center and focal point of the once thriving Long Island ska scene The ScofflawsOriginHuntington New York United StatesGenresThird wave skaYears active1988 presentLabelsMoon Records Moon Ska RecordsMembersRichard Sammy BrooksBrian DugganGreg BuckingJared DubinJohn SoldoPast membersMike DranceJennifer SouthDennis LangelScott MillerJohnny BrooksBill GrilloPaul GebhardtVictor RiceBuford O SullivanBrian LavanTony MasonKerry LaffertyBen KlingbergCary BrownFred ReiterRegina BellanteseWendy Scher Glen SaundersTony CalarcoJerica RosenblumMatthew VossDaniel VossTom McGee Jay HackettGlenn HackettAdoni XavierHenningDave WaldoJohn SoldoJoseph FreireHector Lopez Contents 1 History 2 Discography 2 1 Studio albums 2 2 Live albums 2 3 Compilations 3 Members 3 1 Current 3 2 Past 4 External linksHistory EditThe band originally performed as the New Bohemians initially with a stronger emphasis on novelty 60s R amp B and TV show theme cover songs bolstered by original ska oriented anthems such as Rudy s Back and Paul Getty In 1988 they sold the New Bohemians name to Geffen Records who had just signed Edie Brickell amp New Bohemians and regrouped as the Scofflaws The Scofflaws early sound was characterized by strong R amp B and jazz influences as well as eclectic covers of such songs as Henry Mancini s A Shot in the Dark Danny Elfman s theme for Pee wee s Big Adventure Sergio Leone s The Good the Bad and the Ugly theme and the Skatalites instrumental Ska La Parisian Original songs like Rudy s Back Nude Beach and William Shatner became cult favorites due to the offbeat lyrics and quirky vocal stylings of bandleader Richard Sammy Brooks co founder Mike Drance and trombonist Buford O Sullivan Their self titled debut studio album was released in 1991 by Moon Records followed by Ska in Hi Fi in 1995 the concert recording Live Vol 1 in 1996 and their third studio album Record of Convictions in 1998 They toured the United States several times including stints as the openers for Desmond Dekker and Bad Manners The band s lineup saw frequent changes and served as a springboard for numerous New York ska musicians as well as sprouting several spinoff groups Original co frontman Mike Drance left in 1994 to form the Bluebeats while bassist Victor Rice went on to be a founding member of the New York Ska Jazz Ensemble and continue a career in music production Several Scofflaws members including O Sullivan Paul Gebhardt and Tony Calarco also played for fellow Moon Ska artists the Toasters as well as One Groovy Coconut and Royal Roost and the Scofflaws have often shared members with fellow Huntington band Spider Nick amp the Maddogs whose leader Spider Nick Martielli composed Scofflaws favorite Spider on My Bed Although the Scofflaws have not released a studio recording since 1998 Brooks continues to lead the band in live performances within the New York area Discography EditStudio albums Edit The Scofflaws 1991 Moon Records Ska in Hi Fi 1995 Moon Ska Records Record of Convictions 1998 Moon Ska Records Live albums Edit Live Vol 1 1996 Moon Ska Compilations Edit Rudy s Back on Ska Face An All American Ska Compilation 1988 Moon Records Rudy s Back on Ska Ville USA Vol 3 An All American Ska Compilation 1988 Ska Records Ali Ska Ba and Going Back to Kingston NYC Ska Live 1990 Moon Records Rudy s Back on United Colors of Ska 1993 Pork Pie The Whip on Oi Skampilation Vol 1 1995 Radical Records After the Lights Go Down Low and William Shatner on SKA The Third Wave 1995 Continuum Records Nude Beach and William Shatner on This Are Moon Ska 1996 Moon Ska Records Grazin in the Grass on Joint Ventures in Ska 1996 BIB Records Dr Ring A Ding on Freedom Sounds A Tribute to the Skatalites 1997 Shanachie Records Man With the Golden Arm on New York Beat Volume 2 Breaking and Entering 1997 Moon Ska Records Watermelon Man on Ska The Instrumentals 1997 Beloved Recordings William Shatner on Skabadabadoo 1997 Moon Ska Brasil Groovin Up Live and Parish on SKA the Third Wave Vol 5 Swing It 1998 Beloved Recordings William Shatner on Ska Party 1999 1999 Beast Records The Good the Bad and the Ugly on The Official Long Island Ska Compilation 1999 Vol 2 1999 G Note Records Members EditCurrent Edit Richard Sammy Brooks Lead vocals tenor saxophone John Soldo Drums Brian Duggan Bass Greg Bucking Guitar Jared Dubin TrombonePast Edit Mike Drance Baritone saxophone vocals Jennifer South Keyboards Dennis Langel Guitar Scott Miller Drums Johnny Brooks Bass Bill Grillo Drums Paul Gebhardt Alto saxophone Victor Rice Bass Buford O Sullivan Trombone vocals theremin Brian Lavan Guitar Tony Mason Drums Kerry Lafferty Keyboards Ben Klingberg Guitar Cary Brown Keyboards Fred Reiter Baritone saxophone Regina Bellantese Baritone saxophone Wendy Scher Baritone saxophone Glen Saunders Acoustic bass electric bass Tony Calarco Baritone saxophone alto saxophone Jerica Rosenblum Keyboards Matthew Voss Alto saxophone Daniel Voss Baritone saxophone Jay Nugent Guitar Tom McGee Bass Jay Hackett Guitar Glenn Hackett Drums Adoni Xavier Guitar Henning Drums Steven Prisco Guitar Hector Lopez Drums Joseph Freire GuitarExternal links EditThe Scofflaws on MySpace The Scofflaws Nude Beach official 1995 video HPSka com 1997 interview with The Scofflaws Ink 19 circa 1997 interview with The Scofflaws Allmusic The Scofflaws Buford O Sullivan page New York Times 2000 interview with former Scofflaws manager Scotto Savitt Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Scofflaws amp oldid 1136217910, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
