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Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
fluctuated throughout their career, singer/guitarist Ted Leo has remained the band’s main songwriter, creative force, and only constant member. The group’s music combines elements of punk rock, indie rock, traditional rock, and occasionally folk music and dub reggae. Their most recent album, Living with the Living, was released in March 2007.
Band history
Formation
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists performing at the Bumbershoot festival in Seattle, Washington on September 3, 2007.
Background information Origin Genre(s) Washington, D.C. Rock Punk rock Indie rock 1999–present Gern Blandsten Records Ace Fu Records Lookout! Records Touch and Go Records Citizens Arrest, Chisel, The SinEaters tedleo.com
Years active Label(s)
Associated acts Website Members Ted Leo Chris Wilson James Canty
Ted Leo started the Pharmacists essentially as a solo project in 1999. His previous band Chisel had broken up in the late 1990s, after which he spent time with The Spinanes and The Sin Eaters and acted as producer for The Secret Stars. In 1999 he recorded the album tej leo(?), Rx / pharmacists, a solo effort which was highly experimental and mixed elements of punk rock, reggae, dub, and audio experimentation. In 2000 Leo expanded the project to a full band including James Canty on guitar, Jodi V.B. on bass, and Amy Farina on drums. He named the backing band The Pharmacists, and the group released the EP Treble in Trouble. The EP moved away from many of the experimental elements of tej leo by relying on more traditional rock structures and instrumentation, though it still explored some non-traditional characteristics.
Lookout! Records years
The band signed to Lookout! Records in 2001 and experienced more lineup changes as V.B. and Farina left the group. For the album The Tyranny of Distance Leo and Canty utilized a number of in-studio backing musicians. The album incorporated multiple styles including Celtic rock, acoustic folk balladry, and pop rock. During the supporting tours for The Tyranny of Distance bassist Dave Lerner, drummer Chris Wilson, and keyboardist Dorien Garry became permanent members of the band. The group’s next album, 2003’s Hearts of Oak, drew from punk rock and new wave influences. The EP Tell Balgeary, Balgury Is
Former members Jodi V.B. Amy Farina Dorien Garry Dave Lerner
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists (sometimes written Ted Leo/Pharmacists, Ted Leo + Pharmacists, or TL/Rx) are an American rock band formed in 1999 in Washington, D.C. and currently recording for Touch and Go Records. They have released five fulllength studio albums and have toured internationally. Though the group’s lineup has
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Dead soon followed and featured a number of Leo’s solo songs and covers. The band’s video documentary Dirty Old Town was released the same year. Prior to the recording of 2004’s Shake the Sheets Garry and Canty left the band, reducing the group to a trio. The album explored social and political topics and experienced some success with the single "Me and Mia." The iTunes-exclusive EP Sharkbite Sessions followed in 2005.
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Band members
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists lineups
(only official members listed) (1999–2000) tej leo(?), Rx / pharmacists (2000–2001) Treble in Trouble • Ted Leo – vocals, instrumentation • Jodi V.B. – collaboration • Ted Leo – vocals, guitar • James Canty – guitar • Jodi V.B. – bass • Amy Farina – drums Ted Leo – vocals, guitar James Canty – guitar Pete Kerlin, Alex Minoff – bass • Brendan Canty, Danny Leo, Seb Thompson – drums • Ted Leo – vocals, guitar • James Canty – guitar • Dave Lerner – bass • Dorien Garry – keyboards • Chris Wilson – drums
Recent activity
In 2006 Ted Leo and the Pharmacists left Lookout! Records amidst financial crises within the label, and signed a new contract with Chicago-based Touch and Go Records. The band’s popularity continued to expand through constant touring and performances at large festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Pitchfork Music Festival. Their most recent album, Living with the Living, was released on March 20, 2007. First run copies of the album also included the Mo’ Living EP. The band also announced that former guitarist James Canty would re-join them for touring in support of Living with the Living. Bassist Dave Lerner played his last show with the band at McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn, NY on August 12, 2007.[1][2] Marty "Violence" Key of the (Young) Pioneers replaced him on tour.[3] The band has not yet announced a new permanent bassist. In April 2008 the band recorded a performance for the Beautiful Noise concert series in Toronto.[4] They then performed as openers for six dates of Pearl Jam’s 2008 U.S. tour in June.[5] They toured with Against Me! and Future of the Left in September and October 2008. On September 15th the band released a surprise digital EP "Rapid Response" in response to the violence at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul Minnesota. The EP is available on the Touch and Go website for a choice of prices with all proceeds going to Democracy Now! and Food Not Bombs of St. Paul.
• (2001–2002) The Tyranny of • Distance •
(2002–2004) Hearts of Oak Tell Balgeary, Balgury Is Dead
• Ted Leo – vocals, (2004–2007) guitar Shake the • Dave Lerner – bass Sheets Sharkbite Ses- • Chris Wilson – drums sions Living with the Living Mo’ Living • Ted Leo – vocals, (2007) guitar live shows only • James Canty – guitar • Dave Lerner – bass • Chris Wilson – drums (2007–present) • Ted Leo – vocals, guitar live shows only • James Canty – guitar • Marty "Violence" Key – bass • Chris Wilson – drums
Current members
• Ted Leo – vocals, guitar • James Canty – guitar • Chris Wilson – drums
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Year Title Label
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Format Other information Technically the first Ted Leo and the Pharmacists album, though it is a Ted Leo solo recording. First album as a full band.
1999 tej leo(?), Rx / Gern Bland- CD pharmacists sten Records 2001 The Tyranny of Distance 2003 Hearts of Oak 2004 Shake the Sheets 2007 Living with the Living Year Title 1999 Guitar for Jodi 2000 Treble in Trouble 2003 Tell Balgeary, Balgury Is Dead 2005 Split with Blueline Medic 2005 Sharkbite Sessions 2007 Mo’ Living 2008 Rapid Response Lookout! Records Lookout! Records Lookout! Records Touch and Go Records Label Persona Records Ace Fu Records Lookout! Records Casadeldisco Records Lookout! Records/iTunes Touch and Go Records Touch and Go Records Label CD CD CD CD
Format vinyl 7" CD CD EP
Other information
First release as a full band. Single from Hearts of Oak backed with 9 Leo solo songs and covers.
downloadable iTunes-exclusive downloadable EP. CD digital Bonus EP included with first run pressings of Living with the Living.
Year Title
Format Other information 7" vinyl 2 tracks: "The Latest Dart" and a cover of Lungfish’s "To Whom You Were Born." Re-released in 2003 on CD by Translucence Records.
1999 Split with One Garbage AM Radio Czar Records
2002 Split with Tigerstyle 7" vinyl 1 track: "Bridges and Squares" Karla from Ida Records and Beekeeper
Past members
• • • • Jodi V.B – bass (1999–2001) Amy Farina – drums (2000–2001) Dorien Garry – keyboards (2002–2004) Dave Lerner - bass, backing vocals (2002–2007)
EPs Singles Non-album tracks
Videography
Music videos Video releases
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Discography
Albums
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Year Title Transmission One: Tea at the Palaz of Hoon 2002 Don’t Know When I’ll Be Back Again Year Title 2003 "Where Have All the Rude Boys Gone?" 2004 "Me and Mia" 2007 "Bomb. Repeat. Bomb." 2007 "Colleen" Year 2004 Title Dirty Old Town Label Plexifilm Label
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Song(s) Other information
Cosmodemonic Tele- "You Always Hate the graph Records One You Love" Exotic Fever Records "Many Rivers to Cross" Album Hearts of Oak Shake the Sheets Living with the Living Living with the Living Format DVD [4] "Beautiful Noise taping schedule: March/ April 2008". http://www.themusebox.net/ beautifulnoise/beautiful_noise.html. Retrieved on 2008-07-15. [5] "Pearl Jam on tour in 2008". Official Pearl Jam website. http://pearljam.com/ news/index.php?what=News#247. Retrieved on 2008-03-21. Content Other information Other information
References
[1] White, Adam (August 13, 2007). "Ted Leo and the Pharmacists part ways with bassist Dave Lerner". Punknews.org. http://www.punknews.org/article/9849. Retrieved on 2007-08-13. [2] Muir, Ryan (August 13, 2007). "Ted Leo Bassist Leaves Band". Pitchforkmedia.com. http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/ news/44818-ted-leo-bassist-dave-lernerleaves-band. Retrieved on 2007-08-13. [3] White, Adam (September 6, 2007). "Young Pioneers bassist joins Ted Leo for upcoming tour". Punknews.org. http://www.punknews.org/article/9849. Retrieved on 2007-09-06.
External links
• • • • • • • Official website Official MySpace profile Touch and Go Records Lookout! Records Ace Fu Records Gern Blandsten Records Casedeldisco Records
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