Bombs Over Providence was a Canadian pop-punk/punk rock band from Brampton, Ontario, whose songs were mainly about politics.[1] They were one of the first bands signed to the independent punk label Underground Operations.[2][3]
Bombs Over Providence | |
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| Origin | Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Punk rock Pop punk |
| Years active | 2001–2006 |
| Labels | Underground Operations |
| Members | Adam Cook Mike Smythe Chris Corless Shawn Dickey |
History
Bombs over Providence was formed in Brampton, by former Marilyn's Vitamins bassist Adam Cook (aka Adam Peurile) on bass,[4] Mike Smythe and Shawn Dickey (also ex-Marilyn's Vitamins) on guitar and vocals, and drummer Chris Corless. The band released their first album, Liberty's Ugly Best Friend in 2003.[5] The songs' lyrics concern mainly issues in Ontario politics.[6][7] That year, they also contributed some songs to the compilation album (coles) Notes from the Underground, showcasing bands signed to Underground Operations.[8]
In 2004, the band toured with Sum 41[citation needed] and Protest the Hero.[9][10]
In 2005, the band released their second album Shake Your Body Politic through Underground Operations.[11] Most of the lyrics were written by Cook.[12] Bombs Over Providence broke up in 2006.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
Compilation Inclusion
- (coles) Notes from the Underground[16]
References
External links
- Bombs Over Providence Myspace Page
- Bombs Over Providence on Purevolume
(defunct)