The Independents (band)

The Independents (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = The Independents


Img_capt =
Background = group_or_band
Alias =
Origin = flagicon|USA South Carolina, USA
Genre = Ska punk
Horror punk
Horror Ska
Years_active = 1993-present
Label = SUKI Records
Associated_acts =
URL = [http://www.theindependents.net/ theindependents.net]
Current_members = Evil Presly
Willy B.
Past_members =

The Independents is a horror rock / horror ska band from South Carolina, USA.

Biography

The band consists of the two founders, Evil Presly and Willy B.The band started in the early nineties. They were discovered by Joey Ramone of the Ramones whilst opening a show for them, during their "Acid Eaters" tour.Fact|date=December 2007

Joey later managed the band, and continued to be their manager, mentor, and friend until his death in 2001. Before he died, Joey produced the album "Back from the Grave", along with his friend Daniel Rey.Fact|date=December 2007

In 2005, the band was involved in a serious van crash in England while touring with The Dangerfields. Willy B, who was riding in front, broke his arm in several places and the remaining dates were canceled. Within weeks, however, they were back on the road in their native South Carolina.

Discography

Full-length albums

EPs

External links

* [http://www.theindependents.net Official site]
* [http://www.theindependentsmessageboard.com Official Message Board] or http://theindependentsmb.activeboard.com (No WWW)
* [http://www.myspace.com/theindependents The band's] MySpace


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