1998
Jan 01
In 1998, the band recorded a demo tape on compact cassette which they sent to record companies in the hope of getting a recording contract.
1996
Jan 01
The band met their manager and producer Greig Nori , also the lead vocalist of the band Treble Charger , in 1996 at Jonopalooza, and Whibley convinced Nori to watch his band perform. Nori was not impressed with the band’s songs or the original vocalist Jon Marshall and advised Whibley…
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1994
Jan 01
Sum 41 has its origins in the band Kaspir, which was formed by Deryck Whibley and Grant McVittie in 1994, inspired by Weezer and Nirvana . As time went on, the band’s drummer was replaced by Steve Jocz and the music became increasingly inspired by NOFX , particularly their 1991…
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