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Ted Leo and the Pharmacists (sometimes written Ted Leo/Pharmacists, Ted Leo + Pharmacists, or TL/Rx) are an American rock band formed in 1999 in Washington, D.C. and currently recording for Matador Records. They have released five full-length studio albums and have toured internationally. Though the group's lineup has fluctuated throughout their career, singer/guitarist Ted Leo has remained the band's main songwriter, creative force, and only constant member. The group's music combines elements of punk rock, indie rock, traditional rock, and occasionally folk music and dub reggae. Their most recent album, The Brutalist Bricks, is set for release on March 9, 2010.
Band history
Formation
Ted Leo started the Pharmacists essentially as a solo project in 1999. His previous band Chisel had broken up in the late 1990s, after which he spent time with The Spinanes and The Sin Eaters and acted as producer for The Secret Stars. In 1999 he recorded the album tej leo(?), Rx / pharmacists, a solo effort which was highly experimental and mixed elements of punk rock, reggae, dub, and audio experimentation. In 2000 Leo expanded the project to a full band including James Canty on guitar, Jodi V.B. on bass, and Amy Farina on drums. He named the backing band The Pharmacists, and the group released the EP Treble in Trouble. The EP moved away from many of the experimental elements of tej leo by relying on more traditional rock structures and instrumentation, though it still explored some non-traditional characteristics.
Lookout! Records years
The band signed to Lookout! Records in 2001 and experienced more lineup changes as V.B. and Farina left the group. For the album The Tyranny of Distance Leo and Canty utilized a number of in-studio backing musicians. The album incorporated multiple styles including Celtic rock, acoustic folk balladry, and pop rock. During the supporting tours for The Tyranny of Distance bassist Dave Lerner, drummer Chris Wilson, and keyboardist Dorien Garry became permanent members of the band. The group's next album, 2003's Hearts of Oak, drew from punk rock and new wave influences. The EP Tell Balgeary, Balgury Is Dead soon followed and featured a number of Leo's solo songs and covers. The band's video documentary Dirty Old Town was released the same year.
Prior to the recording of 2004's Shake the Sheets Garry and Canty left the band, reducing the group to a trio. The album explored social and political topics and experienced some success with the single "Me and Mia." The iTunes-exclusive EP Sharkbite Sessions followed in 2005.
Recent activity
In 2006 Ted Leo and the Pharmacists left Lookout! Records amidst financial crises within the label, and signed a new contract with Chicago-based Touch and Go Records. The band's popularity continued to expand through constant touring and performances at large festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Pitchfork Music Festival. Their fourth full band album, Living with the Living, was released on March 20, 2007. First run copies of the album also included the Mo' Living EP. The band also announced that former guitarist James Canty would re-join them for touring in support of Living with the Living.
Bassist Dave Lerner played his last show with the band at McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn, NY on August 12, 2007.[1][2] Marty "Violence" Key of the (Young) Pioneers replaced him on tour.[3] The band has not yet announced a new permanent bassist.
In April 2008 the band recorded a performance for the Beautiful Noise concert series in Toronto.[4] They then performed as openers for six dates of Pearl Jam's 2008 U.S. tour in June.[5]
They toured with Against Me! and Future of the Left in September and October 2008.
On September 15 the band released a surprise digital EP, Rapid Response, in response to the violence at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. The EP is available on the Touch and Go website for a choice of prices with all proceeds going to Democracy Now! and Food Not Bombs of St. Paul.
Band members
| (1999–2000) tej leo(?), Rx / pharmacists |
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| (2000–2001) Treble in Trouble |
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| (2001–2002) The Tyranny of Distance |
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| (2002–2004) Hearts of Oak Tell Balgeary, Balgury Is Dead |
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| (2004–2007) Shake the Sheets Sharkbite Sessions Living with the Living Mo' Living |
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| (2007) live shows only |
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| (2007–present) live shows only |
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Current members
- Ted Leo – vocals, guitar
- James Canty – guitar
- Chris Wilson – drums
Past members
- Jodi V.B – bass (1999–2001)
- Amy Farina – drums (2000–2001)
- Dorien Garry – keyboards (2002–2004)
- Dave Lerner – bass, backing vocals (2002–2007)
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label | Format | Other information |
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| 1999 | tej leo(?), Rx / pharmacists | Gern Blandsten Records | CD | Technically the first Ted Leo and the Pharmacists album, though it is a Ted Leo solo recording. |
| 2001 | The Tyranny of Distance | Lookout! Records | CD | First album as a full band. |
| 2003 | Hearts of Oak | Lookout! Records | CD | |
| 2004 | Shake the Sheets | Lookout! Records | CD | |
| 2007 | Living with the Living | Touch and Go Records | CD | |
| 2010 | The Brutalist Bricks | Matador Records | CD |
EPs
| Year | Title | Label | Format | Other information |
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| 1999 | Guitar for Jodi | Persona Records | vinyl 7" | |
| 2000 | Treble in Trouble | Ace Fu Records | CD | First release as a full band. |
| 2003 | Tell Balgeary, Balgury Is Dead | Lookout! Records | CD | Single from Hearts of Oak backed with 9 Leo solo songs and covers. |
| 2005 | Split with Blueline Medic | Casadeldisco Records | EP | |
| 2005 | Sharkbite Sessions | Lookout! Records/iTunes | downloadable | iTunes-exclusive downloadable EP. |
| 2007 | Mo' Living | Touch and Go Records | CD | Bonus EP included with first run pressings of Living with the Living. |
| 2008 | Rapid Response | Touch and Go Records | digital |
Singles
| Year | Title | Label | Format | Other information |
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| 1999 | Split with One AM Radio | Garbage Czar Records | 7" vinyl | 2 tracks: "The Latest Dart" and a cover of Lungfish's "To Whom You Were Born." Re-released in 2003 on CD by Translucence Records. |
| 2002 | Split with Karla from Ida and Beekeeper | Tigerstyle Records | 7" vinyl | 1 track: "Bridges and Squares" |
Non-album tracks
| Year | Title | Label | Song(s) | Other information |
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| Transmission One: Tea at the Palaz of Hoon | Cosmodemonic Telegraph Records | "You Always Hate the One You Love" | ||
| 2002 | Don't Know When I'll Be Back Again | Exotic Fever Records | "Many Rivers to Cross" |
Videography
Music videos
| Year | Title | Album | Other information |
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| 2003 | "Where Have All the Rude Boys Gone?" | Hearts of Oak | |
| 2004 | "Me and Mia" | Shake the Sheets | |
| 2007 | "Bomb. Repeat. Bomb." | Living with the Living | |
| 2007 | "Colleen" | Living with the Living |
Video releases
| Year | Title | Label | Format | Content | Other information |
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| 2004 | Dirty Old Town | Plexifilm | DVD |
References
- ^ White, Adam (August 13, 2007). "Ted Leo and the Pharmacists part ways with bassist Dave Lerner". Punknews.org. Retrieved August 13, 2007.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Muir, Ryan (August 13, 2007). "Ted Leo Bassist Leaves Band". Pitchforkmedia.com. Retrieved August 13, 2007.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ White, Adam (September 6, 2007). "Young Pioneers bassist joins Ted Leo for upcoming tour". Punknews.org. Retrieved September 6, 2007.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Beautiful Noise taping schedule: March/April 2008". Retrieved July 15, 2008.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Pearl Jam on tour in 2008". Official Pearl Jam website. Retrieved March 21, 2008.
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