The F-Ups
Encyclopedia
The F-Ups are an American punk rock
band from Rochester, Minnesota
in 2003. Their debut album, which featured a cover of Mott the Hoople
's "All the Young Dudes
", was released in July of the next year to mixed reviews.
The song "Lazy Generation" was included on the Burnout 3
soundtrack
, but the line shit on a silver platter shine was changed to cars on a silver platter shine. The band drew lyrical influences from such experiences as laziness ("Lazy Generation", "I Don't Know"), rebellion against parents ("Look At Your Son Now", "Screw You") and even a Jerry Springer
episode ("Crack Ho"). The group followed the album's release with appearances on the Warped Tour
.
In late 2006, the group broke up, and Allen, DeWerd and Collett re-formed as Hang 'Em High (see below). Hang 'Em High disbanded in 2009 and Travis Allen decided to reform The F-Ups. DeWerd returned as rhythm guitarist, though Nogo and Collett had not returned and had been replaced by Nick Sacco on bass
and Alex Allen (formerly of Hang 'Em High) on drums
. Recently, DeWerd was replaced with Jared Ward. Their MySpace page became active once again, but there has not been an update since the 25th of September, 2009.
page for $8.00. After the recording of their first album, Mario Ortiz replaced Chris DeWerd on rhythm guitar. With newly recruited member, they performed at various venues and also an online venue called "Deep Rock Drive". Hang 'Em High released several YouTube videos under the name of "Doctornoise". Polls on their official website show that the fans' favourite song is "Old School Fight Song" and the fans' second favourite song is "Not For Me". Bill Martin left the band in 2009 to begin a solo project. The band has finished in May 2009.
Credits:
, it is also the theme song of the game.
Hang 'Em High
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band from Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on both banks of the Zumbro River, The city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census, making it Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest outside of the...
History
The group formed in 1999 while its members were still in high school. Originally the band was named Mr. Completely, and just prior to signing with Capitol Records in 2003 changed the name to "The F-Ups." They came second in a high school competition, but took first place the next year. They began touring locally before signing with Capitol RecordsCapitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
in 2003. Their debut album, which featured a cover of Mott the Hoople
Mott the Hoople
Mott the Hoople were a British rock band with strong R&B roots, popular in the glam rock era of the early to mid 1970s. They are popularly known for the song "All the Young Dudes", written for them by David Bowie and appearing on their 1972 album of the same name.-The early years:Mott The Hoople...
's "All the Young Dudes
All the Young Dudes
All the Young Dudes is an album by Mott the Hoople, released in 1972. Their initial album for the CBS Records label , it was a turning point for the then-struggling British band. They were about to break up when David Bowie stepped in and gave them the song "All the Young Dudes"...
", was released in July of the next year to mixed reviews.
The song "Lazy Generation" was included on the Burnout 3
Burnout 3: Takedown
Burnout 3: Takedown is the third game in the Burnout series of video games. Released on September 7, 2004, developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts , the game drew critical acclaim and a large fanbase.A GameCube version was planned but was scrapped during development...
soundtrack
Burnout 3 soundtrack
Burnout 3: Takedown is the third game in the Burnout series of video games. Released on September 7, 2004, developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts , the game drew critical acclaim and a large fanbase...
, but the line shit on a silver platter shine was changed to cars on a silver platter shine. The band drew lyrical influences from such experiences as laziness ("Lazy Generation", "I Don't Know"), rebellion against parents ("Look At Your Son Now", "Screw You") and even a Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer
Gerald Norman "Jerry" Springer is a British-born American television presenter, best known as host of the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show since its debut in 1991...
episode ("Crack Ho"). The group followed the album's release with appearances on the Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
.
In late 2006, the group broke up, and Allen, DeWerd and Collett re-formed as Hang 'Em High (see below). Hang 'Em High disbanded in 2009 and Travis Allen decided to reform The F-Ups. DeWerd returned as rhythm guitarist, though Nogo and Collett had not returned and had been replaced by Nick Sacco on bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
and Alex Allen (formerly of Hang 'Em High) on drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
. Recently, DeWerd was replaced with Jared Ward. Their MySpace page became active once again, but there has not been an update since the 25th of September, 2009.
Album
Track listing:- All lyrics written by The F-Ups.
- All music written by Travis Allen, except on "All The Young Dudes", by Travis Allen and David BowieDavid BowieDavid Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
.
- Album title: Screw You
- "Lazy Generation" - 2:24
- "Screw You" - 2:34
- "Look At Your Son Now" - 2:44
- "Glad That I Lost You" - 2:27
- "I Don't Know" - 2:10
- "All the Young DudesAll the Young DudesAll the Young Dudes is an album by Mott the Hoople, released in 1972. Their initial album for the CBS Records label , it was a turning point for the then-struggling British band. They were about to break up when David Bowie stepped in and gave them the song "All the Young Dudes"...
(Mott the HoopleMott the HoopleMott the Hoople were a British rock band with strong R&B roots, popular in the glam rock era of the early to mid 1970s. They are popularly known for the song "All the Young Dudes", written for them by David Bowie and appearing on their 1972 album of the same name.-The early years:Mott The Hoople...
cover)" - 3:06 - "Falling Down" - 3:35
- "Wrong The Right" - 2:24
- "Told You So" - 2:33
- "Eye For An Eye" - 2:12
- "Crack Ho" - 2:48
- "No No No" - 2:35
Credits
- Travis Allen - lead vocals, lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
- Chris DeWerd - rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
, vocals - Andy Collett - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals - Taylor Nogosek - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Members
- Travis Allen - lead vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Alex Allen - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, vocals - Nick Sacco - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, vocals - Jared Ward - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, vocals
Hang 'Em High
After The F-Ups break up in 2006, Travis Allen, Chris DeWerd and Andy Collett reformed with Bill Martin and Alex Allen (Travis' brother) as Hang 'Em High. Hang 'Em High released their debut album (called "Hang 'Em High") which is only available on Hang 'Em High's MyspaceMyspace
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page for $8.00. After the recording of their first album, Mario Ortiz replaced Chris DeWerd on rhythm guitar. With newly recruited member, they performed at various venues and also an online venue called "Deep Rock Drive". Hang 'Em High released several YouTube videos under the name of "Doctornoise". Polls on their official website show that the fans' favourite song is "Old School Fight Song" and the fans' second favourite song is "Not For Me". Bill Martin left the band in 2009 to begin a solo project. The band has finished in May 2009.
Album
Track listing:- All music and lyrics written by Hang 'Em High.
- "Overwhelming"
- "Last To Fall"
- "Just Back Down"
- "One World"
- "Cabin Fever"
- "I Wanna Know"
- "Full Throttle"
- "Not For Me"
- "Old School Fight Song"
- "It's Alright"
- "Goodbye For Now"
- "Sincity Murder"
- "Just The Way We Are"
- "Fade To Red"
Credits:
- Bill Martin - lead vocals
- Travis Allen - lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
, vocals - Chris deWerd - rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
, vocals - Andy Collett - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Alex Allen - drums
- Mario Ortiz - rhythm guitar/ backing vocals (replaced Chris deWerd)
- Members - 2011 - present
- Bill Martin - Vocals
- Travis Allen - Guitar/ Vocals
- Jared Ward - Guitar/ Vocals
- Jesse Wolf - Bass guitar/ Vocals
- Alex Allen - Drums
Gameoraphy
The song Lazy Generation was featured in NHL 2005 & Burnout 3: TakedownBurnout 3: Takedown
Burnout 3: Takedown is the third game in the Burnout series of video games. Released on September 7, 2004, developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts , the game drew critical acclaim and a large fanbase.A GameCube version was planned but was scrapped during development...
, it is also the theme song of the game.
External links
The F-Ups- Official website (no longer valid)
- Official MySpace
Hang 'Em High
- Official MySpace (Blank)
- Official website (No longer valid)