3 Feet Smaller is an Austrian punk rock band formed in 2000.[1]
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 3 Feet Smaller performing at the 2012 Wurstelprater | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Vienna, Austria |
| Genres | Punk |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Universal Austria |
| Members | Marcus Smaller Roberto Franko The General |
| Past members | El Howdy Dipmaster Schorsch Zwiebelmayer |
Their first big concert was at the 2 Days a Week festival in Wiesen in 2001. The first single of their debut album was in the Austrian alternative charts for many weeks.[2] Their second single topped the charts in East Switzerland.
Over the years they have played many concerts in Austria and other European countries.[3] They also played as support for other bands like The Offspring and Die Ärzte. They released five albums, a Christmas CD, and an EP. The band also appeared on the soundtrack of the movie Dead in 3 Days and the skiing video game Freak Out: Extreme Freeride.
After the end of "3 Feet Smaller'", three former members of the band later reformed under the title "Lian" and released a self-titled new album in June 2016.[4] Lead vocalist Marcus Smaller has pursued a solo career with two albums.[5]
Members
Current lineup
- Marcus Smaller – lead vocals, guitar (2000–present)
- Roberto Franko – drums (2000–present)
- The General – bass (2008–present), bass / guitar (2004–2006)
Former members
- El Howdy – bass (2005–2008)
- Dipmaster – guitar (2000–2005)
- Schorsch Zwiebelmayer – bass (2000–2004)
Discography
Albums
- 2001: Damn, We Need a Title for This Record
- 2002: Insert Album Title Here: .....
- 2004: 3rd Strike[6]
- 2009: December 32
- 2011: 3 Feet Smaller[7][8]
EP
- 2002: One Night Stand
Other
- 2000: A Very Special Christmas Day (Christmas-CD)
- 2001: What About You, Me and a Horse (online mini album)
- 2005: Five Years of Bowling Punk (lve DVD)