Supernova (American band)

Supernova
Cover of Supernova's 1995 album Ages 3 & Up (left to right: Jodey Lawrence, Art Mitchell and Dave Collins)
Cover of Supernova's 1995 album Ages 3 & Up
(left to right: Jodey Lawrence, Art Mitchell and Dave Collins)
Background information
OriginCosta Mesa, California, U.S.
GenresPunk rock, pop punk
Years active1989–present
(on hiatus since 2010)
LabelsAmphetamine Reptile, Atlantic, Sympathy for the Record Industry
MembersArt Mitchell
Dave "Nova" Collins
Courtney "Chainsaw" Pollock
Past membersHayden "Hank" Thais (1989-1994)
Jodey Lawrence (1994-2008)
WebsiteOfficial website

Supernova is an American punk rock band, founded in Costa Mesa, California in 1989. The band has released three full-length albums, numerous singles and EPs and were part of the original 1995 Vans Warped Tour line-up. They are perhaps best known by wider audiences for their song "Chewbacca", which was featured on the soundtrack to Kevin Smith's 1994 independent film Clerks. They are also known for the song "Up & Down", which was performed in 2007 on the Nick Jr. children's show Yo Gabba Gabba!