Introducing the Skeletones, a septet band based out of Riverside
California. Formed in 1986 by Paul "Prince Skeletone" Hampton, the
Skeletones have become a mainstay in the California music scene for
numerous years. Makeda Dread of 91X fame call the Skeletones "The
#1 ska band in California and perhaps the world." Dave Wakeling of
General Public proclaims the Skeletones of "Having a refreshing
sound." The band plays a style of music that is being called "The New
Generation's Music." The Skeletones play a combination of several
different musical styles such as soul, jazz, rock, and reggae but
utilizing ska as their main element. The direct result is a professional
act that will become a powerful force in the music industry. Front-man
Jonas "Monkey Man" Cabrera provides insightful lyrics, strong
vocals and frantic gestures on stage that leave you wanting more and
more.
Cabrera on trumpet
Jason Schultz on drums
Alex Tasch on guitar
Mark Cummings on bass
Hampton playing keyboards/organ
Their own releases: Compilations:
These articles come to us from Aidin Vaziri (aidin@sirius.com). Thanks a lot, Aidin!
The words explosive, refreshing, original and uplifting are just some
of the adjectives used by critics and fans to describe the Skeletones.
Having shared the stage with such bands as the Red Hot Chili
Peppers, Fishbone, School of Fish, Echo and the Bunnymen, and Bad
Religion is added evidence that the Skeletones can play with and
cover a broad spectrum of music. You WILL be taken aback by the
Skeletones experience.
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Bill Tanner (ska@billtanner.net)
