Band Members: Chris Ballew, Jason Finn, Dave Dederer
Influenced by: Primus, Pixies, They Might Be Giants, The Replacements, Frank Black, Nirvana
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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Jun 01 2008 7:00AM
by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
Spinner: 'Lump' (No. 21, 1995) 'Peaches' (No. 29, 1996) In 1995, America's youth was unexpectedly captivated by a bald dude stomping around a swamp in a suit. The Presidents' psychotically catchy, utterly weird 'Lump' came out of nowhere to dominate the ... Read moreMar 06 2008 11:00AM
by John D. Luerssen
Filed under: News, Album, Exclusive
Spinner: When Chris Ballew was putting together material for the Presidents of the United States of America's bona fide comeback album, 'These Are the Good Times People,' he unearthed songs from his past and wrote new ones in an unusual way. Take, for ... Read more
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