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Wall of Voodoo

Wall of Voodoo was a New Wave group from Los Angeles best known for the 1982 hit "Mexican Radio."

The band originally consisted of Stan Ridgway (vocals), Marc Moreland (guitar), Bruce Moreland (bass), Chas T. Gray (keyboards), and Joe Nanini (percussion).

After a self-titled EP that included a cover version of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," the band released Dark Continent, an album concerned largely with workplace issues, as being experienced for the first time by the young male.

Bassist Bruce Moreland left, and the remaining four members then recorded their best-known album, Call of the West, which includes "Mexican Radio." Singer Ridgway then also left and was replaced by Andy Prieboy, and drummer Nanini by Ned Leukhardt. This lineup created the holiday classic "Shouldn't Have Given Him a Gun for Christmas."

Nanini died on December 4, 2000. Marc Moreland died on March 13, 2002.


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Marc Moreland died on March 13, 2002. Warren Cooke still stayed with the band until after the band recorded The Underdog EP. Nanini died on December 4, 2000.
When Ben Dobson and Todd Clary left Yellowcard, Ryan Key picked up from there. This lineup created the holiday classic "Shouldn't Have Given Him a Gun for Christmas.". The band's three singles from their 2003 release are "Way Away", "Ocean Avenue", and most recenltly, "Only One.". Bassist Bruce Moreland left, and the remaining four members then recorded their best-known album, Call of the West, which includes "Mexican Radio." Singer Ridgway then also left and was replaced by Andy Prieboy, and drummer Nanini by Ned Leukhardt. The band's popularity continues today and has toured with bands such as Something Corporate and Less Than Jake, as well as appearing on the soundtrack of the hit film Spider-Man 2.

After a self-titled EP that included a cover version of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," the band released Dark Continent, an album concerned largely with workplace issues, as being experienced for the first time by the young male. Fans loved the album's sincere lyrics and unique musical style (mostly due to Mackin's violin playing). Gray (keyboards), and Joe Nanini (percussion). However, Yellowcard's real public reception came after signing with Capitol Records in 2003 and releasing Ocean Avenue. The band originally consisted of Stan Ridgway (vocals), Marc Moreland (guitar), Bruce Moreland (bass), Chas T. The new group released their debut album, One for the Kids (Lobster Records), in 2001, and followed up with The Underdog EP (Fueled by Ramen Records) in 2002 which were both well-received by fans. Wall of Voodoo was a New Wave group from Los Angeles best known for the 1982 hit "Mexican Radio.". Their current singer left and was replaced by Ryan Key who convinced the band that they couldn't be successful in Florida, so they decided to move to Southern California.

The band released their first album, Where We Stand (Takeover Records), in 1999 and met with some success, but some began to undergo some changes. Originally, the band was made up of five members: Ben Dobson (vocals), Todd Clary (vocals,guitar),Ben Harper (guitar), Sean Mackin (violin), Warren Cooke (bass), and Longineu Parsons (drums). Yellowcard was formed in 1997 in Jacksonville, Florida after meeting at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. Their music is usually categorized as either pop punk or modern rock, though their use of a violin makes them unique among these genres.

Yellowcard is a band based in Los Angeles, California. Peter Mosely, (bass, vocals). Parsons III, (drums). Longineu W.

Ben Harper, (guitar). Sean Mackin,(violin, vocals). Ryan Key, (vocals, guitar). Warren Cooke, (bass).

Longineu Parsons III, (drums). Ben Harper, (guitar). Sean Mackin(Wellman), (violin). Todd Clary, (vocals, guitar).

Ben Dobson, (vocals). Beyond Ocean Avenue: Live At The Electric Factory (2004). Ocean Avenue (2003). The Underdog EP (2002).

One for the Kids (2001). Where We Stand (1999). Still Standing EP (1998). Midget Tossing (1997).