Peter "JR" Wasilewski
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Peter "JR" Wasilewski is the saxophonist for American ska punk band Less Than Jake, and former saxophonist of Connecticut ska band Spring Heeled Jack U.S.A.. During Less Than Jake's set at the Orlando Warped Tour on 6 June 2006, JR's infamously long hair was cut by NOFX bassist, Fat Mike, apparently due to losing a bet.
[edit] Spring Heeled Jack U.S.A.
Wasilewski, a Connecticut native, had his beginnings in the New Haven third wave ska band Spring Heeled Jack U.S.A. He played tenor saxophone and provided additional vocals up until their breakup in 2000. Another notable member of Spring Heeled Jack U.S.A. includes Chris Rhodes, current trombonist of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, who has also played along with Wasilewski's current band, Less Than Jake at various shows.
[edit] Less Than Jake
After the breakup of Spring Heeled Jack U.S.A. JR replaced Less Than Jake saxophonist Derron Nuhfer soon after the band's release of Borders and Boundaries in 2000. To avoid the confusion of having two Petes within the band (then-trombonist Pete Anna) being the second), Pete Wasilewski was dubbed JR: Peter Junior. The nickname has stuck, even following the departure of Pete Anna after the 2001 Warped Tour. The first album he appeared on with the band was 2003's Anthem. He provides vocals as well as saxophone live and when recording.
[edit] Discography
- Static World View (1996)
- Songs From Suburbia (1998)
- Anthem (2003)
- B is for B-sides (2004)
- B is for B-sides (Remixed) (2005)
- In with the Out Crowd (2006)
- Absolution for Idiots and Addicts (EP) (2006)
- GNV FLA (2008)
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