Slightly Stoopid is an American band based in the
Ocean Beach neighborhood of
San Diego, California
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, who describe their music as "a fusion of folk, rock,
reggae
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and blues with hip-hop, funk, metal and punk." As a band, they have released thirteen albums (four live), with their ninth studio album entitled ''Everyday Life, Everyday People'' on July 13, 2018. The band was originally signed by
Bradley Nowell
Bradley James Nowell (February 22, 1968 – May 25, 1996) was an American musician and the lead singer and guitarist of the ska punk band Sublime.
Born and raised in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, California, Nowell developed an interest in mu ...
from the band
Sublime
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Entertainment
* SuBLime, a comic imprint of Viz Media for BL manga
* Sublime (band), an American ska punk band
** ''Sublime'' (album), 1996
* ''Sublime'' (film), a 2007 horror film
* SubLime FM, a Dutch radio station dedic ...
to his label
Skunk Records
Skunk Records is a Long Beach, California based record label that was founded by Michael "Miguel" Happoldt and Bradley Nowell in 1990. The label also operates a subsidiary, Cornerstone R.A.S.
The record label originally produced records for Sub ...
while still in high school.
History
Founding, early releases (1994–2007)
In 1994, Slightly Stoopid was formed in
Ocean Beach, California
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Geography
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by Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald, both childhood friends, as well as high school friend and drummer Adam Bausch. Sublime front man
Bradley Nowell
Bradley James Nowell (February 22, 1968 – May 25, 1996) was an American musician and the lead singer and guitarist of the ska punk band Sublime.
Born and raised in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, California, Nowell developed an interest in mu ...
was staying with Doughty’s nurse mother and doctor boyfriend in their drug rehabilitation program when he stumbled across the band. After waking up one morning, he overheard the band practicing in the garage and was impressed, asking them to perform in
Long Beach, California
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Incorporate ...
at the Foot Hill Tavern. Nowell shortly after signed them to his label
Skunk Records
Skunk Records is a Long Beach, California based record label that was founded by Michael "Miguel" Happoldt and Bradley Nowell in 1990. The label also operates a subsidiary, Cornerstone R.A.S.
The record label originally produced records for Sub ...
while the members were still attending high school.
In 1996 the band released their first studio album, the punk-tinged ''
Slightly $toopid''
(featuring a guest appearance by Nowell on the song "Prophet" – later covered by Sublime and released on their box set, ''
Everything Under the Sun
''Everything Under the Sun'' is a 2006 box set of rarities from the band Sublime. It is composed in large part of tracks that can be found on previously released bootleg albums. The collection features material from throughout the band's caree ...
'') and 1998's surf-inspired ''
The Longest Barrel Ride
''The Longest Barrel Ride'' is the second album by the band Slightly Stoopid, released by Skunk Records on November 21, 1998. This album incorporates various elements of reggae, punk, and ska. The track "Violence/FTP" contains a re-recording of " ...
''.
The group self-released 2001's ''
Acoustic Roots: Live & Direct'' (a 40-minute acoustic set, captured live at San Diego's 91X radio station) – the first for their own label, Stoopid Records,
before issuing 2003's ''
Everything You Need
''Everything You Need'' is the third album by American band Slightly Stoopid. It was released by Surfdog Records
Surfdog Records is an record label, music publishing company, merchandising company, and marketing company based in Encinitas, C ...
'' on
Surfdog Records
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(a musical departure for the band,
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at AllMusic
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that sold more than 185,000 copies).
Adam Bausch left the band shortly after recording and releasing ''The Longest Barrel Ride''. Slightly Stoopid had fourteen drummers between Adam Bausch and their current drummer, Ryan 'RyMo' Moran. These drummers include: Kelly Vargas (of Sublime / Dissension), Dan Lancelot, Damion Ramirez (of Capitol Eye /
Long Beach Shortbus
Long Beach Shortbus was an American reggae-influenced punk band from Long Beach, California, United States. The band consists of four regular members: RAS-1 (lead vocals and guitar), Trey Pangborn (guitar), Eric Wilson (bass guitar) and Dami ...
), and Paul Vrieling (who is pictured in the background on the cover of the ''Everything You Need'' album).
After solidifying a new line-up with first the removal of Bausch, due to personal differences, then with the additions of Ryan 'RyMo' Moran (drums), as well as Oguer 'OG' Ocon (congas, percussion, harp, vocals), C-Money (trumpet, keyboard) and Dela (saxophone) from
John Brown's Body
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, the band began to mix even more different musical styles on 2005's ''
Closer to the Sun''. The album featured collaborations with well-known reggae names such as
Barrington Levy
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Career
Levy was born in Clarendon, Jamaica. He formed a band called the Mighty Multitude, with his cousin, Everton Dacres; the pair released "My Blac ...
and
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. ''
Closer to the Sun'' impressively debuted in the Billboard Top 200 and sold nearly 25,000 copies in its first two months of release.
A year later, Slightly Stoopid issued their first-ever electric live album, ''
Winter Tour '05-'06 Live CD/DVD
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'', as well as their first-ever DVD, ''Live in San Diego'', while 2007 saw the release of the group's fifth studio effort, ''
Chronchitis
''Chronchitis'' is American band Slightly Stoopid's fifth studio album, produced by Mario C, Paul Leary, Miguel and Chris DiBeneditto, released on August 7, 2007 on Stoopid Records/Controlled Substance Sound Labs. This album features artists suc ...
'', which debuted at #55 on the Billboard 200, and #2 on the Independent Albums charts.
Live touring

The group has toured frequently since its inception, including appearances at arts festivals such as
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* "Coachella – Woodstock in My Mind", a 2017 song by Lana del Rey
See also
* Coachell ...
, Harmony,
Lollapalooza
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,
Austin City Limits
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, and
New Orleans Jazz Fest
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. Additionally, the group has played sold-out shows in
Australia
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,
Japan
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,
Guam
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Portugal
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,
Denmark
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. "Without
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we'd just be playing at the bar", admits Kyle. "They make it worth our while – when we go out and people are having that good of a time, the energy goes back and forth. Just a good time – we rely on each other's energy."
Slightly Stoopid has played with the
Dave Matthews Band
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,
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley and the Marley Brothers,
Sublime
Sublime may refer to:
Entertainment
* SuBLime, a comic imprint of Viz Media for BL manga
* Sublime (band), an American ska punk band
** ''Sublime'' (album), 1996
* ''Sublime'' (film), a 2007 horror film
* SubLime FM, a Dutch radio station dedic ...
,
the Roots
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,
The Expendables,
Snoop Dogg
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,
G. Love & Special Sauce,
Ozomatli
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,
Toots and the Maytals
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...
, Helva, and
Pennywise, among others, as well as their first-ever sole headlining tour of amphitheaters in 2008, joined by their friends
Pepper
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** Bell pepper
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and
Sly & Robbie
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featuring
Cherine Anderson
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Anderson's acting career began in the film ''Dancehall Queen'' (1997), as Marcia's pressured, tee ...
.
The band teamed up with
Snoop Dogg
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in 2009 for the co-headlining "Blazed & Confused Tour" across North America.
Stoopid Records, live albums (2008–2011)
In 2008, the band issued their first-ever 'odds and ends' collection, ''
Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid
''Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid'' is an album by California band Slightly Stoopid, which was released July 22, 2008. It contains all 7 tracks from the EP of the same name, "as well as other outtakes, rarities, and brand n ...
'' – the group's newest release for their growing label, Stoopid Records (which also featured releases by other groups, including the label's first signed act,
The Expendables from
Santa Cruz, California
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). Included on ''
Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid
''Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid'' is an album by California band Slightly Stoopid, which was released July 22, 2008. It contains all 7 tracks from the EP of the same name, "as well as other outtakes, rarities, and brand n ...
'' are outtakes from both the ''
Closer to the Sun'' (including tracks that were previously issued as a limited edition bonus CD) and ''
Chronchitis
''Chronchitis'' is American band Slightly Stoopid's fifth studio album, produced by Mario C, Paul Leary, Miguel and Chris DiBeneditto, released on August 7, 2007 on Stoopid Records/Controlled Substance Sound Labs. This album features artists suc ...
'' sessions, as well as a bevy of new material recorded at the famed Circle House Studios in
Miami, Florida
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, and such cover tunes as
UB40
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's "I Would Do For You" and the traditional "
I Know You Rider
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" (most notably covered by
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). Also making their first appearance on a Slightly Stoopid studio album are newly recorded renditions of the long-time live standards "False Rhythms" and "Sinsemilla".
On September 13, 2011, the band was invited by the
Grateful Dead
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's
Bob Weir
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into his state-of-the-art TRI Studios for a live webcast and in-studio performance. Utilizing the technology of their studio's Constellation sound system, Slightly Stoopid had the privilege to invite some of their close friends and family down to record ''Live at Roberto's TRI Studios'', performing alongside Weir as well as
Karl Denson
Karl Denson (born December 27, 1956) is an American funk and jazz saxophonist, flutist and vocalist from Santa Ana, California. He was a member of Lenny Kravitz's band and has co-founded and led The Greyboy Allstars. Denson has recorded with art ...
,
Don Carlos
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,
Ivan Neville
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Career
He has released four solo (music), solo albums and ha ...
, Ian Neville, and host
Tommy Chong
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.
''Top of the World'' and ''Meanwhile...Back At The Lab'' (2012–Present)
The band's seventh studio album, ''
Top of the World'', was released on August 14, 2012.
The seven-piece band continues to explore a variety of styles on ''
Top of the World'', with help from some of their biggest influences and heroes including: reggae legends
Barrington Levy
Barrington Ainsworth Levy (born 30 April 1964) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist.
Career
Levy was born in Clarendon, Jamaica. He formed a band called the Mighty Multitude, with his cousin, Everton Dacres; the pair released "My Blac ...
and
Don Carlos
''Don Carlos'' is a five-act grand opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi to a French-language libretto by Joseph Méry and Camille du Locle, based on the dramatic play '' Don Carlos, Infant von Spanien'' (''Don Carlos, Infante of Spain'') by Friedri ...
of
Black Uhuru
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; "unofficial 8th member"
Karl Denson
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of
Greyboy Allstars
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; longtime band friend and touring partner
G. Love
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Biography
Dutton, the son of a banking lawyer, was born in the Soci ...
;
Fishbone
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frontman
Angelo Moore
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; ex-
Jurassic 5
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emcee extraordinaire
Chali 2na
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;
Dumpstaphunk
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's Ian Neville; and hit-making singer/songwriter
Angela Hunte
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. The album entered the
''Billboard'' 200 at a career high #13, as well as on ''
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'' Independent Albums chart at #3. ''
Top of the World'' also debuted on ''
Billboard
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'' Rock Albums and Alternative Albums charts with a final position of #4.
Following the album release, the band performed on the "
Red Bull
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Sound Space at
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The stat ...
" on August 23, followed by appearances on tastemaker indie music website
Daytrotter
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The original studio in Rock Island, Illinois, was founded in 2006 ...
and
SiriusXM
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. The group also appeared on ''
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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'' on September 12 to play their current single, "Top of the World."
Slightly Stoopid continued to tour extensively, playing 38 dates in 2014 in cities all across the US. Their summer 2014 tour featured G. Love and also
Bob Marley
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's son,
Stephen Marley.
On April 20, 2015, Slightly Stoopid announced via their social media pages and website that they intended to release a new album, entitled ''Meanwhile...Back At The Lab''. The album was released on June 30, 2015. The album's track list was subsequently published on
iTunes
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.
The band's eighth album, ''Everyday Life, Everyday People'', released on July 13, 2018. It topped the ''Billboard'' Reggae Albums chart. The album features special guests, Italian reggae artist,
Alborosie
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Born Alberto d’Ascola and raised in ...
,
UB40
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's
Ali Campbell
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,
Chali 2na
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Personal life
Early lif ...
,
Don Carlos
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(on two tracks),
G.Love
Garrett Dutton (born October 3, 1972), better known as G. Love, is an American singer, rapper and musician best known as the frontman for the band G. Love & Special Sauce.
Biography
Dutton, the son of a banking lawyer, was born in the Soci ...
, and
Yellowman
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.
Musical influences
The group is noted for their eclectic mix of
rock
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,
reggae
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,
blues
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,
hip-hop,
metal
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and
funk
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in their works. When the group first started out, they drew numerous influences from the likes of
punk rock groups such as
Sublime
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Entertainment
* SuBLime, a comic imprint of Viz Media for BL manga
* Sublime (band), an American ska punk band
** ''Sublime'' (album), 1996
* ''Sublime'' (film), a 2007 horror film
* SubLime FM, a Dutch radio station dedic ...
,
Operation Ivy
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, and
Rancid. Slightly Stoopid's self-titled album was released months after Brad Nowell's death in 1996 under Skunk Records. Their reggae influences stem from artists such as
Yellowman
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,
Don Carlos
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and
Buju Banton
Mark Anthony Myrie (born 15 July 1973),Larkin, Colin (1998) "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae", Virgin Books, professionally known by his stage name Buju Banton, is a Jamaican reggae dancehall musician. He is considered to be one of the most ...
.
The band has also experimented with
hip-hop on their more recent albums. The song "The Otherside" off the album ''
Chronchitis
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'' features the late rapper
Guru
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. They note hip hop influences
NWA
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* N.W.A ("Niggaz Wit Attitudes"), a hip hop group from Compton, California, US
* National Wrestling Alliance, a professional wrestling organization
NWA or Nwa may refer to:
Music
* New Weird America, a subgenr ...
and
Eazy-E
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,
Wu-Tang Clan
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, and
Gang Starr
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.
Miles Doughty's vocal style in particular references reggae legends
Eek a Mouse,
Pinchers
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He released one album as a teenager in Jamaica for Blue Trac Records, before moving to the UK in 1985.
In his career si ...
, and
Tenor Saw
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quite often.
Lineup
Current band members
*Miles Doughty – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass (1994–Present)
*Kyle McDonald – Lead Vocals, Bass, Guitar (1994–Present)
*Ryan Moran ("RyMo") – Drums (2000–Present)
*Oguer "OG" Ocon – Congas, Percussion, Harp, Backing Vocals (2003–Present)
*Daniel "DeLa" Delacruz – Saxophone (2006–Present)
*Andy Geib – Trombone (2013–Present)
*Paul Wolstencroft – Keyboards (2013–Present)
Guest members
*Karl Denson – saxophone (guest on ''Top of the World'' album) (2012)
*
Don Carlos
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*
Rashawn Ross
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*
Chali 2na
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Personal life
Early lif ...
(
Jurassic Five
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)
Past band members
*Adam Bausch – Drums (1994–2000)
*Chris "C-Money" Welter – Trumpet (2006–2013)
Discography
Studio albums
Live albums/DVDs
*2004: ''
Acoustic Roots: Live & Direct''
*2006: ''
Winter Tour '05-'06 Live CD/DVD
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''
*2006: ''Live in San Diego'' DVD
*2013: ''Slightly Stoopid & Friends: Live at Roberto's TRI Studios''
EPs
*''Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid EP'' (2008)
Singles
Other certified songs
Songs
*
Singles that did not chart/top tracks off each album
Summer tours
Other projects
In August 2021, Slightly Stoopid collaborated with Stay Up Movement (SUM), a company that makes
eco-friendly
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sunglasses. They have a pair of exclusive limited-edition polarized shades used and approved by the band (one in matte black with red + orange tinted lenses, and one in a tortoise shell frame).
After a decades-long relationship with
Black Flys Sunglasses, in 2022, Slightly Stoopid teamed up with owner Moe Sim on his company's "Artist Collaborations" line. One of their limited edition sunglasses is called a "Stoopid Fly" which is decked out in the band's own branding.
In the Summer of 2022, the band collaborated with
Torrance, California
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's
Buzzrock Brewing Co. with the "Stoopid Tangie Summer Haze", a fruity lager that's brewed with "stoopid" fruits, including tangerine.
Gallery
File:StoopidArena7.jpg, Flagstaff, AZ show 2007
File:StoopidArena2.jpg, Slightly Stoopid in concert
File:StoopidArena3.jpg, Bassist Kyle McDonald crowdsurfing
File:StoopidArena4.jpg, New Year's Eve 2007 at the House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
File:STOOPIDGRP1.jpg, Group picture
File:Slightly Stoopid live at the Fillmore Silver Spring on New Years Eve2.jpg, New Years 2014
References
External links
SlightlyStoopid.comSlightly Stoopidon
Facebook
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Twitter
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;Media
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YouTube
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Slightly Stoopid collectionat the
Internet Archive
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's live music archive
Slightly Stoopidat purevolume.com
*https://stoopidheads.com/ online band almanac
Further reading
Kyle and Rymo answer the Fans Questions, 2007Skratch Magazine interviewTheWaster.com Interview
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