- Primer 55
Infobox musical artist
Name =Primer 55
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Origin =Louisville, KY
Genre =Alternative rock Nu metal Rap metal cite web|last=Sharpe-Young|first=Garry|title=MusicMight Biography|url=http://musicmight.com/artist/usa/memphis/primer+55|accessdate=2008-09-15]
Years_active =1997–2003
2007–present
Label =Propellant TransmissionsIsland Def Jam Island Records
FFL RecordsCrash Music
Associated_acts =Soulfly Insane Clown Posse Fear Factory Disturbed
TaprootSkinlab
SORE
Dope
Society 1
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Current_members =Bobby Burns
Donny Polinske (The DRP)
Curt Taylor
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Past_members =Heath Joyce
Josh McLane
John Kamoosi
Mike "Jr." Christopher
Kobie Jackson
Jason "J-Sin" Luttrell
John Stainer
Preston Nash
Tim Lau
Josh Toomey
Frank FontserePrimer 55 is a
rap metal music group based inLouisville, KY [ [http://www.myspace.com/officialprimer55] ] . They are currently signed toCrash Music . [ [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=75248 Primer 55 signs with Crash Music] , Blabbermouth.net]History
1997-1999
Primer 55 was formed in 1997 in Memphis, TN. Guitarist Bobby Burns co-founded the band with vocalist Jason "J-Sin" Luttrellamg |id=11:d06atrowkl3x~T0 |label=Primer 55] . They would then recruit Mike "Jr." Christopher and Josh McLane to complete the line-up. The band would play local venues, slowly gathering a following. In 1999, they released their self titled album through independent label Propellant Transmissions.
2000-2001
Not long after their first release, the band would sign a recording contract with
Island Def Jam and release "Introduction To Mayhem " in 2000. The album spawned the band's most successful single entitled "Loose." The CD has sold just over 250,000 copies to date. They would also appear on the 2000 leg of the Ozzfest tour. In 2001, drummer Josh McLane left the band citing personal reasons and was replaced by John Kamoosi. Kamoosi did a few tours and left the band before they were to go into the studio for "The New Release ". By this point, Mike "Jr." Christopher had left the band as well, leaving Bobby Burns to perform both bass and guitar duties for the album, as he had done on the first one. They recruited former Helmet drummer John Stainer to perform drum tracks for the album, and after the album was finished, they found a new rhythm section in bassist Kobie Jackson (formerly ofAllston ), and Preston Nash (formerly ofDope ).2002-present
Primer 55 was the opening act at the 2002 Gathering of the Juggalos in
Peoria, Illinois . They replacedKittie who had pulled out due to a payment dispute withInsane Clown Posse leaderViolent J . Primer 55 has shared the stage with such notable acts asSoulfly (who Bobby Burns is now with),Fear Factory ,Disturbed , and Taproot. In May 2002, the band split with Island/Def Jam, and performed on the "10-Dollar Riot" tour withSkinlab , Dope, and Society 1. Sometime in this time period, the band also parted ways with Kobie Jackson, and replaced him with Josh Toomey of the band 12v Negative Earth. In January 2003, the band split up, only to reunite in 2007. The band recently parted ways with J-Sin due to his drug problem compromising his ability to perform, and Heath Joyce of the band IGM stepped up to finish the tour. In early 2008 the band announced they had found a permanent replacement, bringing in Donny Polinske (The DRP) from the band SORE, and they have also found a new guitarist Curt Taylor from the band Smash Machine. Primer 55 is scheduled to begin recording a new CD in mid July.Members
* Current members
** Bobby Burns -guitar , bass, vocals (1997-2003, 2007-)
** Donny Polinske - vocals (2008-)
** Curt Taylor -guitar s (2008-)* Former members
** Josh McLane - drums (1997–2001)
** Mike "Jr" Christopher - bass (1997-2001)
** John Kamoosi - drums (2001)
** John Stainer - drums (studio) (2001)
** Kobie Jackson - bass (2001-2002)
** Preston Nash - drums - (2001-2003)
** Tim Lau - drums (studio) (2007)
** Jason "J-Sin" Luttrell - vocals (1997-2003, 2007)
** Heath Joyce - vocals (2007-2008)
** Josh Toomey - Bass (2003-2008)
** Frank Fontsere - drums (2003-2008)Discography
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External links
* [http://www.officialprimer55.com/ Official website]
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