Snot (band)

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Snot


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Origin = Santa Barbara, California
Genre = Alternative metal, funk rock, punk rock
Years_active = 1995—1998
2008—present
Label = Geffen Records
Associated_acts = Soulfly
Sevendust
Godsmack
Limp Bizkit
Invitro
Mothra
Abloom
TheStart
Amen
Lo-Pro
Divine Heresy
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Current_members = Tommy Vext
Mike Doling
Sonny Mayo
John Fahnestock
Jamie Miller
Past_members = Lynn Strait
Shannon Larkin
Mike Smith

Snot is an American rock band from Santa Barbara, California. Formed in 1995, their musical style is a fusion of punk, funkcite book |last=Iannini |first=Tommaso |authorlink= |coauthors= |editor= |others= |title=Nu metal |accessdate=2008-08-23 |year=2003 |publisher=Giunti |language=Italian |isbn=8809030516 |pages=pages 78—79 |chapter=Snot ] and metal.cite web |url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:hifuxqyhldje~T1 |title=Biography of Snot |accessdate=2008-08-23 |last=Jeffries |first=Vincent |publisher=Allmusic] The band released studio album Get Some with founding vocalist Lynn Strait in 1997 and disbanded after his death in 1998. In 2008, Snot reformed in the original lineup with new vocalist, comprising vocalist Tommy Vext, guitarists Mike Doling and Sonny Mayo, bassist John Fahnestock and drummer Jamie Miller.

History

The band was formed by singer Lynn Strait, the former bassist of local punk band Lethal Dose, and guitarist Mike Doling, formerly of Kronix. After building a strong following with performances in Los Angeles, Snot signed with Geffen Records, and began work on their debut album, "Get Some", released on May 27, 1997. Although the album received positive critical notice, sales were disappointing.

The band performed on the 1998 Ozzfest tour. On July 9, 1998, Strait was arrested in Mansfield, Massachusetts, for indecent exposure after emerging nude from the oversized toilet prop used by Limp Bizkit in their performances. [cite news |title=Snot Singer Charged With Indecent Exposure |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1432993/07101998/snot.jhtml |publisher=MTV News |date=July 10, 1998 |accessdate=2008-08-23 ] The band began work on their second album. On December 11, 1998, Strait died in a car accident when a truck struck his car, killing him and his boxer, Dobbs. The band disbanded following Strait's death.

Because Strait had not recorded vocals for the album, it was decided that the album's vocal tracks would be completed by friends of Strait as a tribute. "Strait Up", released on November 7, 2000, featured appearances by the lead vocalists of Korn, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, Sevendust, Hed PE, Coal Chamber, Sugar Ray, System of a Down and Soulfly, among others. [cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kifoxqr0ld6e~T1 |title=Review of " Strait Up" |accessdate=2008-08-23 |last=Huey |first=Steve |publisher=Allmusic] It peaked at #56 on the "Billboard" 200. [cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kifoxqr0ld6e~T3 |title=Charts and awards for "Strait Up" |accessdate=2008-08-23 |publisher=Allmusic]

A live album, "Alive!", was released on July 30, 2002. It peaked at #12 on the "Billboard" Heatseekers chart. [cite web |url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wjfrxqu0ld6e~T3 |title=Charts and awards for "Alive" |accessdate=2008-08-23 |publisher=Allmusic] On April 5, 2007, the band reunited for a performance in Anaheim, California, with vocals performed by Invitro singer Jeff Weber.cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=100854 |title=Exclusive: Reunited SNOT Recruits Ex-DIVINE HERESY Frontman, Prepares To Hit The Road |accessdate=2008-08-23 |last= |first= |coauthors= |date=July 14, 2008 |publisher=blabbermouth.net] In 2008, the former Snot members discussed the possibilities of reuniting, and it was officially announced in July that the band had reformed, with former Divine Heresy singer Tommy "Vext" Cummings on vocals.

Snot is managed by Nic Adler (Son of Lou Adler)

Band members

*Tommy "Vext" Cummings — vocals
*Mike Doling — guitars
*Sonny Mayo — guitars
*John Fahnestock — bass
*Jamie Miller — drums

Former members

*Lynn Strait — vocals
*Shannon Larkin — drums
*Mike Smith — guitar

Discography

*"Get Some" (1997)
*"Strait Up" (2000)
*"Alive!" (2002)

References

External links

*MySpace|snot|Snot