Artist description The Rat Parades Purpose in life is to rock the cabana shorts of anyone who trys to get in our way. We'll keep on rocking, as long as the clock isn't stoping. Ok, i know, horrible rhyme. But at least its better than most of my lyrics.

Music Style Emo/Indie Acoustic

Musical Influences my guitar, he taught me everything i know

Similar Artists Dashboard Confessional and Wesley Willis

Artist History The Rat Parade Joined up about 5 years ago, and has rehearsed these few songs at least 1000 times before recording them in an expensive studio.... i only wish that was true. The truth is, every song is 100 percent improve. This includes, all guitar all solos all lyrics and any other musical instruments we can find in the time the song is going. Every song you hear is the origional take, which is impressive becuase these are all so brilliant and wonderful.

Group Members Justin Hawkins: Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Flutaphone Mike Josted: Guitar, Some back ground Vocals Various other that walk within 10 feet of me while i am recording, which i force to pick up an instrument, or create there own to add to the ora of the song.

Instruments Guitar, Harmonica, Drum Stick, Vocal Chords, Anything else

Albums Pieces of Jewel(2002), The Rat Parade(2001), Handicapped Goat (1999)

Press Reviews Rolling Bones: "WOW!!! WHAT A GREAT BAND!" Mike Josted: "I Can't Belive the toilet is clogged again. From now on, it will be refered to as poop cavern.. How long do you think it would take for my echo to come back to me?"

Additional Info By these cd's before i become to big to even sell cd's anymore

Location Kirksville, Mo - USA

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