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Joey Cape and Tony Sly
Joey Cape and Tony Sly formed Lagwagon in Goleta, California in 1990 with guitarist Chris Rest, bassist Jesse Buglione, and drummer Derrick Plourde. Their...
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Exit
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International You Day
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Justified Black Eye
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Move Your Car
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Not Your Savior
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On The Outside
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Stunt double
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Tragic Vision
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Twenty-Seven
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Violet
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Violins
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Wind In Your Sails
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Joey Cape and Tony Sly formed Lagwagon in Goleta, California in 1990 with guitarist Chris Rest, bassist Jesse Buglione, and drummer Derrick Plourde. Their 1992 debut album 'Duh' had a raw energy, but it was 1995's 'Hoss' that really connected with people. The ballad 'May 16' from that record became one of their most recognizable songs.
Lagwagon's 1997 song 'Exit' remains a touchstone for many fans, with Tony Sly's lyrics and Joey Cape's vocals exploring themes that felt personal and direct. Other tracks like 'International You Day' and 'Justified Black Eye' showed their range within the punk format, balancing melody with straightforward delivery.
Tony Sly was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1998, which affected the band's stability at times. Lagwagon continued recording and touring through lineup changes, with Cape and Rest remaining constant members. Their catalog includes eight studio albums along with various EPs and live recordings.
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