Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Jerry Woods |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta (originally), Montreal (from 1986) , Canada |
Area served | North America |
Key people | Jerry Woods (frontman), Paul Soulodre (original guitarist) |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
| Website | www |
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra is a Canadian alternative rock ensemble known for integrating styles such as surf music, gospel music, rockabilly, garage, and punk into their sound. Their third studio release, Don't Mind If I Do, showcased elements of jazz.
History
Established in 1982 by frontman Jerry Woods in Edmonton, Alberta, the group transitioned from a casual "fuck band" to a dedicated regional act, debuting with the independent EP Fighting Socialism in 1984. Their first full-length album, Road Gore: The Band That Drank Too Much, came out in 1985 through Og Music. In 1986, they moved to Montreal and joined Pipeline Records, aligning with artists such as the Doughboys and Ray Condo and his Hardrock Goners.
The 1987 album Battle Hymn of the Apartment earned positive critical reception. Following Pipeline Records' bankruptcy, the band signed with Aquarius Records in 1990, which re-released their initial two albums on CD. This era represented their commercial height, featuring extensive touring across North America during the early 1990s. Later works included Don't Mind If I Do (1992) and The Sound and The Jerry (1997). In 1999, Jerry Woods relocated back to Edmonton with his family.
The band continued performing until 2005. By 2010, Woods was involved with the punk tribute group "Spartans," which included original guitarist Paul Soulodre and former members of SNFU.
In a 1996 reader poll by Chart magazine, Battle Hymn of the Apartment was voted No. 74 among the Top 100 Canadian Albums of All Time.
EPs
- Fighting Socialism (cassette, 1984)
Albums
- Road Gore: The Band That Drank Too Much (1985)
- Battle Hymn of the Apartment (1987)
- Don't Mind If I Do (1992)
- The Sound and The Jerry (1997)
Compilation appearances
- It Came from Canada, Vol. 1 (1985)
- It Came from Canada, Vol. 3 (1987)
External links
- Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra Official Website