Artist description Not just a "SKA" band... we've got a little bit of this & that with a RS twist..

Music Style Ska-Reggae-Rock

Musical Influences ThePolice, Sublime, Goldfinger, etc...

Similar Artists Goldfinger, Sublime, RudeSquad

Artist History just a bunch of guys from Florida, Paul,Steve, Chip, & I (Eric) went to high school together & jammed every now & then. I met Alden through work & learned that he was a sax player so we asked him to jam with us sometime. He eventually did, we wrote a few songs, came up with a name, & the rest is history...

Group Members Eric Best - *vocals*guitar* Chip Manger - *bass*vocals*rap-artist* Alden Kooken - *saxophone* Paul DeCosmo - *drums* Steve (Beast) DeCosmo - *rap-artist*

Instruments guitar*bass*percussion*saxophone*drums

Albums Self-Titled **RUDE SQUAD**

Press Reviews 2nd place in the 1998 Conan O'Brien unsigned band contest: These guys have become one of my favorite ska bands. Yes, I know I don't have an expansive collection, but they are still damn cool. They have a different approach than some others, including a rap style in some tracks which actually works quite well. I only wish they could get signed, since they deserve it. They kickass for some dudes from Florida =) (Review by Billy - billy@music-critic.com)

Additional Info http://www.music-critic.com/ska/rudesquad.htm

Location ST. Petersberg, Florida - USA

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