Jett Rink

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Name = Jett Rink


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Origin = Durham, North Carolina, United States
Genre = Indie rock, Punk, Glam, New Wave
Years_active = 2001–present
Label = Pox World Empire
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Current_members = Viva Cohen Dave Perry Mike Walters Tony Stiglitz Ben Felton
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Jett Rink is an indie rock band from Durham, North Carolina that started in 2001. Known mostly for the stage antics of lead vocalist, Viva Cohen, Jett Rink gained the reputation of an energetic live act. Musically, their sound ranges from disco-influenced pop, to glam, surf, new wave, and punk rock.

Original line up included Viva Cohen on vocals, Dave Perry (also known as Vespah Sweets) on bass, Mike Walters on synthesizers, Tony Stiglitz on drums, and Tim Ristau on guitar. Ben Felton replaced Ristau at the end of 2003, and continued before moving to New York in 2006.

Jett Rink's self-titled EP on Pox World Empire was WXDU's number one record for 2003.

The name Jett Rink comes from the character portrayed by James Dean in the 1956 movie, "Giant".

Discography

EPs

* "Jett Rink" (Pox World Empire, 2003)

Compilations

* "Old North State Compilation" "Mittens" (CD) (3rd Year Move, 2003)
* "" "In Pursuit of the Modern" (CD) (Pox World Empire, 2003)
* " "Born Hungry" (CD) (WXYC, Chapel Hill, 2004)

External links

* [http://www.jett-rink.com/ Band's official site]
* [http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A18678 Handpicked By the Gods: November, 27, 2002]
* [http://www.thecrutch.net/musicreview/lonersjettrink.html The Crutch, Live Review]
* [http://www.trianglerock.com/music/bandetail.php?actor_ID=792 Jett Rink profile on Trianglemusic.com]
* [http://poxworldempire.com/ Pox World Empire's website]