The Untouchables | |
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&sq=crain_ford&lang=en&file=File:Untouchableslive2024.jpg) Original members Chuck Askerneese (left) and Jerry Miller (right) performing at the Whisky A Go Go, Jan 27, 2024 - Photo by Ron Batzdorff | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The UTs |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, ska,[1] mod revival |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Stiff Records, MCA |
| Members | Chuck Askerneese (vox) Dave Cassell (guitar) Bubba Sanchez (keys) Ryan Roberts (bass) James Robertson (drums) Jack Sneddon (t-bone) Nick Ramos (trumpet) William Overholtzer (sax) |
| Past members | Clyde Grimes (deceased) Jerry Miller (deceased) Anthony Brewster Dave Ramsey Doug Sanborn Danny Moynahan Moises Casillas Timothy Moynahan Derek Breakfield George Hughes Herman Askerneese Kevin Long Rob Lampron Glenn Symmonds Caine Carruthers Terry Ellsworth David White Will Donato Kevin T Williams Jeff Kashua Mel Scott Gabriel Gonzalez (deceased) Matt Fronke Dave Blazer Brian Wayy James Debrose Mark London Sims Josh Harris |
The Untouchables are a soul and mod revival band from the Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California area. Described by original lead singer Kevin Long as "mods who played ska music," The Untouchables are credited with being America's first ska band.[2][3]
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