No Authority
| Company type | Boy band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | Josh Keaton, Ricky Godinez, Eric "Stretchy" Stretch, Danny Zavatsky |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
| Owner | MJJ Music (initial), Maverick Records (later) |
No Authority was a United States-based boy band affiliated with Michael Jackson's MJJ Music label. Their notable tracks include "Don't Stop," "One More Time," along with "Girlfriend" (which appeared on the Trippin movie soundtrack), "Can I Get Your Number," and "What I Wanna Do."
Career
Originating from Los Angeles, the founding members—Josh Keaton, Ricky Godinez (who now performs as Ricky Rebel), Eric "Stretchy" Stretch, and Danny Zavatsky—began by playing local shows. A demo they created eventually caught the attention of Michael Jackson, resulting in their signing to his MJJ Music imprint.
Their initial single, "Don't Stop," penned and produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, experienced moderate chart performance on both Billboard’s pop and urban listings. Released through MJJ and Sony Work, their first album Keep On garnered modest commercial success. Following a series of singles that did not enter the charts, Josh Keaton departed from the group. Tommy McCarthy was brought in as a replacement, and the ensemble subsequently inked a deal with Maverick Records.
With Maverick, they launched "Can I Get Your Number," which achieved moderate recognition on pop charts. Despite this, their eponymous second album released under Maverick did not meet commercial expectations, leading to the band's eventual dissolution.
After the group's breakup, Josh Keaton gained prominence for his voice acting roles including characters such as Spider-Man and Spyro the Dragon. Ricky Rebel continues his career in music, having performed as a backup artist during Britney Spears' tours.
Albums
| Year | Album title |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Keep On |
| 2000 | No Authority |
Singles
| Year | Song title |
|---|---|
| 1997 | "Don't Stop" |
| 1998 | "Up and Down" |
| 1998 | "One More Time" |
| 1999 | "Girlfriend" |
| 1999 | "What I Wanna Do" |
| 2000 | "Can I Get Your Number" |