The Republic Tigers

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Name = The Republic Tigers

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The Republic Tigers are a rock band from the USA. The band was formed in Kansas City, Missouri by Kenn Jankowski (formerly of The Golden Republic) and Adam McGill. They were the first act to sign with Chop Shop Records (an imprint of Atlantic Records), owned by Alexandra Patsavas of Chop Shop Music Supervision.

History

The Republic Tigers is the result of a long off-and-on collaboration and friendship between Kenn Jankowski and Adam McGill. Years prior to the formation of the Republic Tigers, the two joined to record a few tracks for a project tentatively dubbed "Fi". Although little became of the songs, this forged a friendship between them. The project was placed on hold when interest in The Golden Republic picked up, and Jankowski shifted his focus entirely to that group. In 2005, Jankowski returned to Kansas City to embark on a new project. He reconnected with McGill, and together they began writing and recording new material. In the following weeks, they recruited several additional band members: Justin Tricomi (formerly of The Storied Northwest), Justin Norcross, Marc Pepperman, and Ryan Pinkston became permanent fixtures. In 2007, Justin Norcross parted with The Tigers, establishing the current lineup.

Since signing with Chop Shop Records, their music has been featured on several prime time network television shows including "Grey's Anatomy", "Gossip Girl", and "Supernatural". The Tiger's first nationally televised appearance was on May 22nd, 2008 on The Late Show With David Letterman.

On the week of September 14, 2008, The Republic Tigers' song, "Buildings And Mountains" was featured as the free single of the week on iTunes.

Members

Current:
*Kenn Jankowski - Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar
*Adam McGill - Guitar, Vocals, Samples and Production Elements
*Ryan Pinkston - Guitar, Keys, Vocals, Auxiliary percussion
*Marc Pepperman - Bass, Keys, Accordion
*Justin Tricomi - Drums

Also, audio engineer and musician David Gaume (The Stella Link) has become a fixture in the band as their traveling soundman and technician.

Former Members:

*Justin Norcross - Guitar, Vocals, Auxiliary percussion

Discography

Compilations:

"First Blood" [http://www.myspace.com/oxbloodrecords OxBlood Records] . Released May, 2007.

EPs:

"Republic Tigers (Self-titled)" Chop Shop Records. Released December, 2007. Available through iTunes.

LPs:

"Keep Color" Chop Shop Records. Released May, 2008.

Soundtracks:

"OMFGG (Gossip Girls Soundtrack)" Atlantic Records. September, 2008.

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/therepublictigers Republic Tigers MySpace Site]
* [http://www.chopshoprecords.net Chop Shop Records]
* [http://blog.filter-mag.com/filter/2007/11/discovering-t-2.html Filter Magazine]
* [http://www.pitch.com/2008-01-31/news/go-tigers/full Profile "Go, Tigers!" in Jan. 31, 2008, Pitch]
* [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91066398 NPR.org "Republic Tigers: Majestic Pop"]