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. The band consisted of four regular members:

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disbanded in 2002. Their first CD was a self-titled

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''. On October 7, 2007, it was announced that the band would be parting ways. Their final show took place at the Haunted Ball and Chain festival in

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, on November 2 and 3. Eric Wilson was later in

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filling in for their late singer/guitarist

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Discography

Studio albums

* ''Long Beach Shortbus'' (2002) * ''Flying Ship of Fantasy'' (2004)

Compilation albums

* ''Kingrock Entertainment "Listen Up, Volume No. 1" (2008)

References

External links

Official WebsiteOfficial MySpaceSkunk RecordsLong Beach Records"California Grace" music video
American reggae musical groups Punk rock groups from California American reggae rock groups Culture of Long Beach, California Sublime (band) American rock music supergroups Musical groups established in 2002 2002 establishments in California {{US-punk-band-stub

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

See also

References

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