22 Jacks is an American

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supergroup, consisting of members of

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and

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. They were active from 1995 to 2001, and again from 2007 on.

Career

In late 1995,

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, after the breakup of his band

, decided to get together with longtime friend

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(former member of

and

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) to write some material. They soon gathered Sandy Hansen (The Adolescents),

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( Face to Face), and

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(

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) to form 22 Jacks. In February 1996, 22 Jacks went to The Sandbox studio in Los Angeles and recorded 12 songs, which became the "Uncle Bob" record. With the three final additions to the band already having prior commitments, Sib and Soto went on a search for replacements to solidify the lineup. They found

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(

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(

, and Face to Face), and Bill Fraenza. Before a fourth album could be recorded, 22 Jacks ended around 2001 as Sib left the band to concentrate on the future of

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. Following the breakup, Soto went on to reform The Adolescents, and Medeles also joined the reunion of The Breeders as their new drummer. During its six-year lifespan 22 Jacks toured with numerous bands, including

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, Lit,

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, Goldfinger,

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, Face to Face,

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, and

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. They also sang back up for

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on a song for a

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Tribute album.

Reunion and Soto's death

On December 13, 2007, Punkbands.com reported that 22 Jacks had reformed to play three shows in

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in January 2008, making it their first performance together since breaking up in 2001. On one of the dates, they were supported by

. It was also announced that there may be a follow-up to that tour. As of this moment, the band has not yet expressed plans for a new studio album. On June 27, 2018, founding member Steve Soto died suddenly in his sleep at the age of 54 just days after finishing a tour with his band The Adolescents.

Members

- Vocals (1995–2001; 2007 – present) * Bill Fraenza - Guitars (1995–2001; 2007 – present) * James Achor - Bass (2007 – present) *

- Drums (1995–2001; 2007 – present)

Former members

- Vocals, Guitars (1995–2001; 2007–2018, died 2018) *

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- Bass *

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- Bass *

- Bass * C.J. Ramone - Bass *

- Bass *

- Guitar * Sandy Hansen - Drums *

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- Guitar

Discography

Albums

*''Uncle Bob'' (1996) *''Overserved'' (1998) *''Going North'' (1999)

Splits

*22 Jacks ("Breakin'") & Clowns for Progress ("Insect") (7" Vinyl) *22 Jacks ("Fall") & The Smooths ("Sin Supposed To Be") (7" Vinyl) *22 Jacks ("Passport") & Mess ("You're a Drag & Five-O") (7" Vinyl) *22 Jacks ("Sky") & Wank ("Larry Brown") (7" Vinyl)

Singles

*"Swallow" (7" Vinyl)

Box sets

*''Twenty-Two Jacks'' (1998)

References

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