However, in 1998 the band decided to start things up again, this time with new, and current drummer, John Carroll. The band released its second album, Back on the Streets , and went back on tour. Things seemed well, but internal fights once again tore the band apart. Only weeks…
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The band started touring more and tension between band members started building up. After appearing on the Chicago vs. Amsterdam split EP, 88 Fingers Louie disbanded in late 1996 due to fights between band members, and vocalist Denis Buckley allegedly having urinated on drummer Glenn Porter. However, shortly before disbanding,…
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After appearing on several split and compilation albums in 1994, the band released their next 10-inch EP, “Totin’ 40’s and Fuckin’ Shit Up” in 1995 and shortly after, drummer Dom Vallone left the band. The band was joined by new drummer Glenn Porter, followed by the release of their first…
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88 Fingers Louie was formed in 1993 in Chicago, Illinois, by vocalist Denis Buckley, guitarist Mr. Precision (Dan Wleklinski), bassist Joe Principe and drummer Dom Vallone. The same year the band released their first 7-inch on their own “Go Deaf Records”, and after signing to Fat Wreck Chords the band…
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