Artist description Separating the men from the boys since '98... SUCKA!

Music Style Melodic Punk Rock W/ Hardcore Edge

Musical Influences The Descendents, Pennywise, NOFX, Poison the Well, Thrice, Stretch Armstrong

Similar Artists Pennywise, The Descendents, NOFX, Bad Religion, Face to Face, Anti-Flag, Strike Anywhere, Slick Shoes

Artist History It seemed like all two lifelong friends, Ryan and Sean, had were each other's companionship growing up in the simple township of Tewksbury, New Jersey. Sean was already part of a small-time band that had rarely met for practices and did not hold the commitment that was necessary for band. Seeing that the band had no direction, Sean looked to motivate Ryan into learning bass in hopes of starting a promising band. With Sean's guidance and self-rehearsing, Ryan joined Sean on bass in search of a devoted drummer. Jon Fleck, already taking drum lessons, came in contact with Sean because of mutual interests in skating. All that was needed was a catchy band name. Going through names like Matcha 44 and Buckle Down, the three guys agreed on the name "Partial Credit". The name tied in the feeling of not living up to someone else's expectations... wait, no that's bullshit.. the guys came up with it outta the blue. In the summer of 2001, new found friends, Adam Nordmeyer(currently Transgression) and Rich Vavrence(Knuckle Sandwich), helped hook PC up with their debut entrance into the NJ local scene. From then on, hard work and constant practicing earned the band a buzzworthy status. They have performed at such venues as Birch Hill Niteclub, The Saint, The Stone Pony, Hamilton St Cafe, Club Krome, and are always looking to play anywhere with a packed crowd.

Group Members Sean Massaro - Guitar/Vocals.......Ryan Bergamotto - Bass/Vocals......Jon Fleck - Drums

Instruments gibson, fender, yamaha, marshall, ampeg

Albums currently in the studio working on the untitled debut album

Press Reviews TRISTATEPUNK.COM - I went to The Stone Pony in Asbury Park to watch Jup headline, but before Jup had even entered, Partial Credit has stolen my eye. The members of the three piece band looked like they were an average age of 13 (I later found out that they were all 15). Their sound was great, and their lyrics, though not too profound, sounded great too. It's not often that young talent comes around, but the boys of Partal Credit have it. The drums were larger than the drummer, but he beat the hell out of them. Partial Credit is one of the first bands in a while that made me say "Wow."

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Location Tewksbury Twp, New Jersey - USA

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