Swim Herschel Swim

Swim Herschel Swim
Background information
OriginProvo, Utah U.S.
Genres
Years active1989–1993
Past members
  • Jon Armstrong
  • Rod Middleton
  • Rich Hillquist
  • Russell Cluff
  • Rick Anderson
  • Pat Campbell
  • Kent Carter
  • Jeff Hubbard
  • Lou Eastman
  • Sam Reisner
  • Andy Warr
  • Matt Corry
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Swim Herschel Swim was a ska band formed in Provo, Utah and active 1989 to 1993. The band's initial members were Rod Middleton (lead singer), Jon Armstrong (keyboardist), Rich Hillquist (drums), Russell Cluff (bass), and Rick Anderson (guitar). Jeff Hubbard replaced Cluff on bass shortly after the band's formation, and Sam Reisner (saxophone) joined in 1991. Middleton and Armstrong continued in the band when the remaining members changed around 1992 to Pat Campbell (drums), Matt Corry (trombone), Kent Carter (bass), Andy Warr (saxophone), and Lou Eastman (guitar). Their manager Dave Merkley was also involved in many aspects of the band's development. Swim Herschel Swim opened for national bands Skankin' Pickle, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and No Doubt in 1992. While their charismatic performances and enthusiastic audiences made it difficult to find repeat venues, the band is praised for jump-starting the local music scene in Utah, specifically in ska music.