Danko Jones
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Danko Jones

Danko Jones formed in Toronto in the early 1990s when Danko Jones met bassist John Calabrese at a local concert. They started playing straightforward rock...

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Danko Jones keeps rock simple and loud

A Toronto trio that's spent decades playing straightforward, driving rock without smoothing out the edges.

For a quick sense of their thing, try 'Full of Regret' or 'I Gotta Rock.' It's all right there.

They've built a whole sound around simple, driving rock songs like 'Full of Regret.' Their 2002 album 'Born a Lion' got them wider attention, and they've maintained a steady presence playing the kind of uncomplicated rock they started with decades ago.

Danko Jones formed in Toronto in the early 1990s when Danko Jones met bassist John Calabrese at a local concert. Their lineup has stayed consistent for years, and they've kept making albums that stick to their basic formula of loud guitars and direct lyrics.

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Danko Jones formed in Toronto in the early 1990s when Danko Jones met bassist John Calabrese at a local concert. They started playing straightforward rock music that didn't try to smooth out its rough edges. Their 2002 album 'Born a Lion' got them some wider attention, though earlier releases had been dismissed by some critics as too raw.

The band's sound is built around simple, driving rock songs like 'I Gotta Rock' and 'Full of Regret.' Their lineup has stayed consistent for years with Danko Jones on vocals and guitar, Calabrese on bass, and drummer Rich Knox. They've kept making albums that stick to their basic formula of loud guitars and direct lyrics.

One of their better-known tracks is 'Type of Girl,' which drew some criticism for its lyrics but became something of an anthem for the band. They've never been a mainstream act, but they've maintained a steady presence playing the kind of uncomplicated rock they started with decades ago.

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