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Buck-O-Nine is a San Diego-based ska-punk band that gained a small following in the mid-'90s, and whose popularity increased as the third-wave ska revival reached the mainstream with the success of Rancid and No Doubt.br /br /Buck-O-Nine is comprised of Jon Pebsworth (vocals), Jonas Kleiner (guitar), Scott Kennerly (bass), Steve Baurer (drums), Tony Currey (trumpet), Don Albert (trombone) and Craig Yarnold (saxophone). The group formed in the early '90s and became fixtures on the California ska-punk scene. In 1994, they released their debut album, Songs in the Key of Bree, on Taang Records. It was followed in 1995 by Barfly, which helped expand the group's fan base. In the spring of 1996, the group released the Water in My Head EP.br /br /In 1996, Buck-O-Nine moved to TVT Records and began working on 28 Teeth with producers Neil King and David Kershenbaum. Released in April 1997, 28 Teeth found the group delving deeper into reggae and ska. The Pass the Dutchie EP followed in 1998, and a year later Buck-O-Nine returned with Libido. Hellos & Goodbyes appeared in fall 2000. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide |
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