Long Beach Dub Allstars

The Long Beach Dub Allstars was a dub reggae/ska/rock band formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2002.

Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh met in childhood (in 1979) and later started their first garage punk band, consisting of drums, bass and vocals. They later formed Sublime with Brad Nowell. The Long Beach Dub Allstars (LBDAS for short) were founded after Brad died in 1996 of a heroin overdose (frequent contributors to Sublime including Michael "Miguel" Happoldt, Todd Foreman, and "Field" Marshall Goodman are also members of the band).

Eric Wilson says, "We will never replace the greatness that Sublime did or what Brad has done." The band was originally a 10-piece and they recorded their debut recording called Right Back, which shortly after completion in 1999 saw the departure of three members. Their second album, Wonders of the World was recorded and released in 2001. It featured "Sunny Hours" featuring will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas.

In 2002 rumors that the band had broken up began to surface. Apparently the band had taken a hard-drug-free vow and some of the band's members had broken this vow, which caused Bud Gaugh to quit and join Eyes Adrift with Krist Novoselic of Nirvana and Curt Kirkwood of Meat Puppets. Gaugh was also playing with Kirkwood and Michael Happoldt in the band Volcano.^[1].

Eric Wilson, Trey Pangborn and RAS-1 formed Long Beach Shortbus with former Slightly Stoopid and temporary Sublime drummer, Kelly Vargas (later replaced by Damion Ramirez). Jack Maness and Opie Ortiz formed Dubcat, with members of Hepcat. Shortbus has had slightly more success than Dubcat, though the latter has yet to release an album.

Their feel-good song "Sunny Hours" was used as the title track for the sitcom Joey.

Group members

• Opie Ortiz (vocals, album artwork)
• RAS-1 (guitar, vocals)
• Jack Maness (keyboard, vocals)
• Eric Wilson (bass, Sublime)
• Bud Gaugh (drums, Sublime)
• Marshall Goodman (turntables, percussion, drums)
• Tim Wu (alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute, vocals)

Former members

• Michael "Miguel" Happoldt (guitar)
• Todd Foreman (alto saxophone, percussion)
• Isaiah Ikey Owens (Keyboard, The Mars Volta)

The group started out as a 10-piece, but Foreman and Owens left while recording for the album Right Back. It is unclear whether or not they appear on the album. Miguel left shortly after it was recorded; he is shown on the album and is credited, but is not cited as a member.

Discography

Albums

• Right Back (1999) #67 Billboard 200^[2]
• Wonders of the World (2001) #59 Billboard 200^[2]

Singles

• "Sunny Hours" (2001) #28 Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks^[3]

Compilation Appearances

• Free the West Memphis 3 - "The Harder They Come" with Joe Strummer

References

1. ^ D'Angelo, Joe; Robinson, Iann. Nirvana, Sublime, Meat Puppets Members Form New Group. MTV News: January 31, 2002.
2. ^ ^{a b} http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:dbfyxqtjld6e~T5
3. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:dbfyxqtjld6e~T51

External links

• MTV.com - The Long Beach Dub Allstars
• Official website
• Yahoo! LAUNCH - Long Beach Dub Allstars: Artist Page
• MSN Entertainment page
• Ex-Sublime Drummer Arrested