The WBC
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| The WBC | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Genre(s) | Ska | |
| Years active | 1998 - present | |
| Members | ||
| Matiu Sadd Olly Harris Andy Pearce Oliver Emmitt Stu Preece Rob Sharp Mike Clarkin Ant Davies |
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| Former members | ||
| Ben Sheat Milon Williams Clint Murphy Julian Sylvester Iain McLauchlan Matt Paterson Duncan Taylor Jordan Stone |
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The WBC is a ska band from Auckland, New Zealand. Their musical style is primarily based in third-wave ska, however they also have influences from dub and rock. They formed in 1998, and have since played with bands such as Bad Manners, Reel Big Fish, Kora, The Black Seeds, and Fat Freddys Drop.
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[edit] Members
The current line-up of the band is:
- Matiu Sadd (vocals/tenor sax)
- Olly Harris (trumpet)
- Andy Pearce (alto saxophone)
- Oliver Emmitt (trombone)
- Stu Preece - (guitar)
- Rob Sharp - (bass guitar)
- Ant Davies - (drums)
- Mike Clarkin - (live sound)
Former members:
- Ben Sheat (trombone)
- Milon Williams (guitar)
- Clint Murphy (drums)
- Julian Sylvester (drums)
- Iain McLauchlan (trumpet)
- Matt Paterson (guitar)
- Duncan Taylor (trombone)
- Jordan Stone (Drums)
[edit] Discography
| Cover | Date of Release | Title | Label | Charted | Country | Catalog Number |
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| Albums | ||||||
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2006 | Hi-Fidelity Offbeat | - | - | ||
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2000 | Ska Septet | - | - | ||
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2003 | Ease Ya Mind | - | - | ||
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Album | NZ Singles Chart | Certification |
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| 2005 | "Uncle Benny" | - | - |
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