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Pepper (band)

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Pepper
Origin U.S. flag Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
Genre(s) Reggae rock
Dub / Ska
Alternative rock
Years active 1997-present
Label(s) Pepper Records
LAW Records
Volcom Entertainment
Lava/Atlantic Records
Website http://www.pepperlive.com/
Members
Bret Bollinger
Kaleo Wassman
Yesod Williams

Pepper is a rock band originally from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, but has since relocated to southern California. They play a mix of reggae, dub, and rock. They graduated from Konawaena High School.

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History

Bret of Pepper, 2007 Vans Warped Tour, in Las Cruces NM, 12JUL07.
Bret of Pepper, 2007 Vans Warped Tour, in Las Cruces NM, 12JUL07.

After gathering a local following on the Big Island, Pepper gained the interest of Volcom Entertainment, who produced & distributed the band's first release, "Give'n It", combining dancehall, reggae, hip-hop, and pop. With the success of Give'N It, the band landed a spot on the 2001 Warped Tour. After extensive touring, Pepper took to the studio with Steve Kravac (Less Than Jake, MXPX) to record their second album entitled "Kona Town", released in March of 2002. With Kona Town, Pepper's sound continued to evolve, adding elements of an "island sound". The track "Give It Up" was released as a single. Pepper continued to tour throughout 2003 and into 2004, including dates with 311 and Snoop Dogg, along with appearances at the annual Bob Marley Birthday celebration, San Diego's Festival "Street Scene", and a U.S. tour with Slightly Stoopid. In March of 2004, Pepper released "In With the Old". Recorded at 311's completely-analog Hive studios by Ron St. Germain, the album showcases a broader range of influences shared by the trio, exploring everything from heavy metal, '80s pop and more dub. In Summer 2006 Pepper supported 311 along with The Wailers on their U.S. tour. In August 2006 Jagermeister announced that Pepper & Slightly Stoopid would headline the annual Jagermeister Musictour through December 2006. The band released their fourth album (and major label debut) entitled "No Shame" on October 3, 2006. It features production from Nick Hexum of 311, Tony Kanal of No Doubt, and Sublime Producer Paul Leary. They have recorded a video for the first single "No Control". On March 20, 2007, Pepper released "To Da Max", their first compilation CD containing rare and B-side tracks. Pepper has been invited to appear on all the dates of the 2007 Warped Tour. Pepper just finished a tour with The Expendables and Passafire. They will be releasing a new album next summer and will be touring with Slightly Stoopid.

Members

  • Kaleo Wassman - Guitars, Vocals
  • Bret Bollinger - Bass, Vocals
  • Yesod Williams - Drums

Discography

Albums

Demos

  • Seven-song demo - 1997 Pepper Records
  • Give n' It - 2000 Law Records

EPs

  • Limited Edition Warped Tour EP 2001 Volcom Entertainment

DVDs

  • Pepper LIVE DVD - Volcom Entertainment
  • Searching For The Haj DVD - Law Records

Compilations

  • The Early Poems of Volcom Entertainment- 1999 Volcom Entertainment
  • 1999 Summer Sampler- 1999 Volcom Entertainment
  • Santa's Stuck in the Chimney - 2000 Volcom Entertainment
  • To Da Max - 2007 Law Records

Singles

Year Song US Hot 100 U.S. Modern Rock U.S. Mainstream Rock Album
2005 "Give It Up" - 34 - Kona Town
2006 "No Control" - 19 - No Shame
2007 "Your Face" - - - No Shame

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