Slapstick (band)

Slapstick
OriginElgin, Illinois, U.S.
GenresPunk rock, Ska punk
Years active1993–1996, periodic reunion performances thereafter
LabelsAsian Man Records
MembersBrendan Kelly
Dan Andriano
Dan Hanaway
Matt Stamps
Rob Kellenberger
Peter Anna
Karl Henkelmann

Slapstick is an American punk-ska fusion band from Elgin, Illinois that was primarily active from 1993 to 1996. Started by a group of friends, they took inspiration from Operation Ivy and the guttural punk vocals of Crimpshrine. Though the band had made the decision to break up a couple of weeks beforehand, their original final show was October 5, 1996 at the Metro with Less Than Jake and Skankin' Pickle. Since disbanding, Slapstick has periodically reunited to perform shows for various reasons, including benefits and anniversaries. The band is known for being the root of the "Slapstick Family Tree", a group of musical projects which spawned from members of Slapstick, including Alkaline Trio, The Lawrence Arms, The Broadways, Tuesday, Duvall, Colossal, The Honor System and The Falcon.[1][2]

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  2. ^ "What I Learned: The Slapstick Legacy After 20 Years". Impose Magazine. April 19, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2024.