The Mormons (band)

The Mormons (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = The Mormons


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Origin = Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre = Punk
Years_active = 1998 – Present
Label = Nickel & Dime Records
URL = [http://www.themormonsband.com/ Official website]
Current_members = Patrick Jones
Vince O'campo
Jimmy Castillo
Joey Welcher
Kelly Kusumoto
Past_members = Louie Rodriguez
Johnny

The Mormons are a Los Angeles based punk band, origin circa 1998, influenced by Devo, Minor Threat, Screeching Weasel, Bad Brains and Talking Heads. Although no band members are members of the LDS Church, they wear outfits inspired by Mormon missionaries: bicycle helmets, backpacks, stud belts, Dickies, scatterings of facial hair and thrift store ties.

The Mormons have been featured in "The Salt Lake Tribune" [ [https://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/ci_4778885 Culture Vulture: Mormons 'rock out correctly'] , "Salt Lake Tribune"] and "L.A. Alternative". [ [http://www.laalternative.com/index.php/2006/04/07/side-stage-12/ Spotlighting the best of local music: the Mormons] , "Los Angeles Alternative"] They have received a write-up in "BYU NewsNet". [ [http://newsnet.byu.edu/story.cfm/58781 These 'Mormons' Aren't LDS] , "BYU NewsNet"]

The current band lineup consists of Patrick Jones (Vocals), Vince O'Campo (Guitar, Bass, vocals), Jimmy Castillo (Bass, Guitar) and Kelly Kusumoto (Drums).

Band members

*Patrick Jones- vocals
*Vince O'Campo - guitar, bass
*Jimmy Castillo- bass, guitar
*Kelly Kusumoto - drums
*Joey Welcher - manager/cigarettes

As of January 2007, Louie Rodriguez (rhythm guitar), and Johnny (drums) have left the band. No official replacement has been announced for the Rhythm Guitar Position.

Albums

*"Statement of No Statement" (2004, Nickel & Dime Records)

References

External links

* [http://www.themormonsband.com The Mormons official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/mormons The Mormons on MySpace]


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