The Johnstones
The Johnstones | |
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| Origin | Ajax, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Ska punk, pop punk, hip hop, reggae |
| Years active | 2002–2012 |
| Label | Stomp |
| Past members | Rene Gillezeau Jarek Hardy Ryan Long Brent Marks Julian Warmé Mike Murphy Kevin Johnstone |
The Johnstones was a ska punk band from Ajax, Ontario, Canada,[1][2] formed in 2002. In 2006, they signed to Stomp Records of Montreal, released the full-length album Word is Bond and began touring Canada and the U.S.
In 2008, they released Sex, an EP produced by Flashlight Brown members Matt Hughes and Fil Bucchino.[3]
Mike Murphy was added to the band's lineup in 2009, allowing Long to be the front-man of the band. 2009 also saw the release of a full-length CD called Can't Be Trusted. They released a DVD called Get On Board and the Gimme Your Love (Or Gimme Some Money) EP in 2010.[4]
Band members
Final lineup
- Rene Gillezeau - guitars, trumpet, MC
- Jarek Hardy - vocals, guitars
- Ryan Long - lead vocals
- Brent Marks - bassist
- Julian Warmé - keyboard, trombone
- Mike Murphy - drums
Former
- Kevin Johnstone
Discography
- What the Rosstek?! (album, 2004)
- Word is Bond (album, 2006)[5]
- Sex (EP, 2008)[6]
- Can't Be Trusted (album, 2009)
- Suck (album, 2012)[7]
References
- ^ "Gob Tour Canada". Exclaim!. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Join the World Cup Party". Pique Newsmagazine. 22 February 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ Harper, Kate (1 May 2008). "The Johnstones Sell Sex In EP Form". Chart. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ^ Faulkner, Cole (2012-10-22). "The Johnstones - Get On Board [DVD]". ThePunkSite.com. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "The Johnstones - Word Is Bond". www.punknews.org. 17 November 2006. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "The Johnstones - Sex". Exclaim!. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "The Johnstones - Suck". Exclaim!. Retrieved 5 September 2024.