Ugly Kid Joe

Ugly Kid Joe
Ugly Kid Joe at Hellfest 2022
Ugly Kid Joe at Hellfest 2022
Background information
OriginIsla Vista, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1989–1997
  • 2010–present
Labels
  • Mercury
  • Evilution
  • Metalville
  • UKJ Records
Members
Past members
  • Eric Phillips
  • Roger Lahr
  • Phil Hilgaertner
  • Jonathan Spaulding
  • Mark Davis
  • Bob Fernandez
  • Shannon Larkin
Websiteuglykidjoe.net

Ugly Kid Joe is an American hard rock band from Isla Vista, California, formed in 1989.[3] The band's name spoofs the glam metal band Pretty Boy Floyd's name.[4][5]

To date, Ugly Kid Joe have released five full-length albums, two compilation albums and two EPs. Their best selling records are As Ugly as They Wanna Be (1991) and America's Least Wanted (1992), which were both certified double platinum by the RIAA;[6] the former is notable for being the first EP to go platinum.[7] The band broke up in 1997, but announced a reunion in 2010 and subsequently recommenced activity.[8]

  1. ^ "Ugly Kid Joe – Related". AllMusic. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  2. ^ "UGLY KID JOE Frontman's RICHARDS/CRANE To Release Debut Album In May". Blabbermouth.net. February 23, 2016.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference AM was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Top 40 Hard Rock Songs That Nirvana Couldn't Kill". Spin. July 25, 2013. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  5. ^ "Where Are They Now? 1992's Biggest Pop Acts". Rolling Stone. September 5, 2013. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "RIAA – Gold & Platinum – August 20, 2010: Ugly Kid Joe certified albums". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  7. ^ RIAA Gold & Platinum Database (sort by "Certification Date")
  8. ^ Facebook – Ugly Kid Joe