The Untouchables (Los Angeles band)

The Untouchables
Original members Chuck Askerneese (left) and Jerry Miller (right) performing at the Whisky A Go Go, Jan 27, 2024 - Photo by Ron Batzdorff
Original members Chuck Askerneese (left) and Jerry Miller (right) performing at the Whisky A Go Go, Jan 27, 2024 - Photo by Ron Batzdorff
Background information
Also known asThe UTs
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresSoul, ska,[1] mod revival
Years active1981–present
MembersChuck Askerneese (vox)
Dave Cassell (guitar)
Bubba Sanchez (keys)
Ryan Roberts (bass)
James Robertson (drums)
Jack Sneddon (t-bone)
Nick Ramos (trumpet)
William Overholtzer (sax)
Past membersAnthony Brewster
Clyde Grimes (deceased)
Dave Ramsey
Doug Sanborn
Danny Moynahan
Moises Casillas
Timothy Moynahan
Derek Breakfield
George Hughes
Herman Askerneese
Kevin Long
Rob Lampron
Glenn Symmonds
Caine Carruthers
Terry Ellsworth
David White
Will Donato
Kevin T Williams
Jeff Kashua
Mel Scott
Gabriel "the Gun" Gonzalez
Matt Fronke
Dave Blazer
Brian Wayy
James Debrose
Mark London Sims
Josh Harris
Jerry Miller (deceased)

The Untouchables are a soul and mod revival band from the Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California area. Described by original lead singer Kevin Long as "mods who played ska music," The Untouchables are credited with being America's first ska band.[2][3]

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  3. ^ Wasserman, Marc (5 February 2009). "Exclusive: Interview with Kevin Long of Los Angeles Mod/Ska band The Untouchables". Marco on the Bass. Retrieved 9 April 2013.