1.6 Band
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1989 in Holbrook, Long Island, New York, United States |
| Founder | Kevin Egan, Lance Jaeger, Vin Novara, Mike Yanicelli |
| Headquarters | Holbrook, Long Island , United States |
| Products | Hardcore punk music |
1.6 Band was a hardcore punk ensemble from the United States, consisting of Kevin Egan (previously with Beyond and later involved in The Last Crime and $24,000), Lance Jaeger (also a member of Beyond), Vin Novara (who went on to join Crownhate Ruin, Canyon, Gena Rowlands Band, and Alarms & Controls), and Mike Yanicelli (subsequently part of Die 116, Moses, and several New Jersey-based bluegrass groups).
Early history
The band originated in 1989 when Jaeger, Novara, and Yanicelli came together in Holbrook on Long Island, New York. Initially exploring multiple musical directions, they finalized their lineup by adding Egan in early 1991 and settled on the name 1.6 Band. After laying down demo tracks featuring Egan's contributions, they made their live debut at a backyard gathering in Lake Ronkonkoma during July 1991.
Their initial EP, titled 1.6 Band—also referred to as "Tongue Family Style"—was produced by Wharton Tiers and recorded in the autumn of 1991. The group embarked on an extensive tour along the East Coast of the United States throughout late 1991 and much of 1992. Prior to Novara relocating to the Maryland suburbs near Washington DC in September 1992 to finish his college education, the band recorded their only full-length album with Tiers. Around this time, Yanicelli joined Die 116 but exited within a year.
Following brief tours in summer 1993, they returned to the studio with Tiers to record another EP named Pimpin' Ain't Easy. Their last performance during this era occurred at the Beta-Punks Warehouse located in Washington, DC, in October 1993.
Reunion
In 2009, the members of 1.6 Band reunited with the intent to compose new songs and perform select concerts. After sharing stages with groups such as Rorschach, they recorded four fresh tracks with Chris Pierce at Technical Ecstasy studio. These sessions culminated in the release of the EP Checkered Past of All Things Present through Metastasis Records.
Reaction
The Guardian characterized the band as "unexpectedly musical, reminiscent of the Minutemen but considerably more intense," referencing the influential punk group from the 1980s. According to All Music Guide, "Although 1.6 Band is not typically cited among prominent '90s hardcore acts, repeated listening to their album [1.6 Band Broke Up] suggests they merit greater recognition."
Albums
- 1.6 Band (Gern Blandsten LP, 1993)
- Broke Up (Gern Blandsten CD, 1996)
EPs
- 1.6 Band [also known as "Tongue Family Style"] (Sunspot Records, 1992)
- Split release with Rorschach (Chainsaw Safety, 1993)
- Pimpin' Ain't Easy (Wardance Records, 1994)
- The Checkered Past of All Kings Present (Metastasis Records, 2010)
Compilations
- Various artists – Fear of the Smell (Vermiform Records, 1992), featuring an early version of "Throwing Rocks," later re-recorded for their self-titled LP
- Various artists – Emo – iTunes Essentials (iTunes/Apple Computers, 2006), including "These Giants" from their self-titled album
External links
- Official Myspace page for 1.6 Band
- [All-Music Guide entry for 1.6 Band]