3 Feet Smaller is an Austrian
punk rock band formed in 2000.
Their first big concert was at the 2 Days a Week festival in
Wiesen in 2001. The first single of their debut album was in the Austrian alternative charts for many weeks. Their second single topped the charts in East Switzerland.
Over the years they have played many concerts in Austria and other European countries. They also played as support for other bands like
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After the end of "3 Feet Smaller'", three former members of the band later reformed under the title "Lian" and released a self-titled new album in June 2016. Lead vocalist Marcus Smaller has pursued a solo career with two albums.
Members
Current lineup
* Marcus Smaller – lead vocals, guitar
(2000–present)
* Roberto Franko – drums
(2000–present)
* The General – bass
(2008–present), bass / guitar
(2004–2006)
Former members
* El Howdy – bass
(2005–2008)
* Dipmaster – guitar
(2000–2005)
* Schorsch Zwiebelmayer – bass
(2000–2004)
Discography
Albums
* 2001: ''Damn, We Need a Title for This Record''
* 2002: ''Insert Album Title Here: .....''
* 2004: ''3rd Strike''
* 2009: ''December 32''
* 2011: ''3 Feet Smaller''
[ (German)]
EP
* 2002: ''One Night Stand''
Other
* 2000: ''A Very Special Christmas Day'' (Christmas-CD)
* 2001: ''What About You, Me and a Horse'' (online mini album)
* 2005: ''Five Years of Bowling Punk'' (lve DVD)
References
External links
Interview from Diepresse.com(German)
Review of ''3 Feet Smaller'' by Musikreviews.de
Austrian punk rock groups
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