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Formed:

Jan 1, 1988 in Riverside, CA

Genres:

Rock Music, Punk and Hardcore Rock Music, Ska, Revival

Decades Active:

1990's|2000's

Deep in the heart of California's Inland Empire, the Hispanic-tinged ska-punk band Voodoo Glow Skulls formed in the late '80s. Originally a hardcore group, the quartet comprised the brothers Casillas (Frank on vocals, Eddy on guitar, Jorge on bass) plus drummer Jerry O'Neill. After several years of playing in a garage, the band decided to expand both their lineup and their sound with a horn section -- saxophone player Joey Hernandez, trumpeter Joe McNally and trombone player Brodie Johnson. By the early '90s, Voodoo Glow Skulls were one of the most interesting ska-punk bands on the West Coast.

After debuting with two seven-inch singles, the band released the LP Who Is? This Is? in 1993 on Dr. Strange Records. They toured America several times (alone and with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and signed to Epitaph Records in 1995. Their second album, 1995's Firme, was available in both Spanish- and English-language versions. Baile de Los Locos followed two years later, and The Band Greek Mafia appeared in 1998. Voodoo Glow Skulls returned in 1999 with Exitos al Cabron. Symbolic was issued a year later.

- John Bush, All Music Guide