Toad the Wet Sprocket

Toad the Wet Sprocket was an American folk pop band which consisted of singer Glen Phillips, guitarist Todd Nichols, bassist Dean Dinning, and drummer Randy Guss.

Biography

Toad the Wet Sprocket was formed in 1986 at San Marcos High School just outside of Santa Barbara, California, and drew its name from the Eric Idle monologue "Rock Notes" on Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album (1980). The band's first public appearance was at an open-microphone talent contest (which they lost) in September 1986.

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1986 - Santa Barbara, California - Eric Idle - Monty Python - 1980

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Toad the Wet Sprocket released five original LPs, one "rarities" compilation album, one "hits" compilation album, various singles, a music video compilation, and one live recording, who reissued their independently produced debut Bread and Circus in 1989. Their best-known album is 1991's Fear, which featured the hit singles "All I Want" and "Walk on the Ocean".

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Music video - Bread and Circus - 1989 - 1991 - Fear

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Toad the Wet Sprocket formally broke up in July 1998, citing creative differences and strain on the foursome's friendship. Glen Phillips has since embarked on a solo career, while Todd Nichols went on to form the band Lapdog, which currently includes Randy Guss and formerly included Dean Dinning.

Related Topics:
1998 - Glen Phillips - Todd Nichols - Lapdog - Randy Guss - Dean Dinning

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Toad the Wet Sprocket temporarily reformed and reunited for a 25-date tour in February and March 2003 without a new album.

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Glen Phillips recently released another solo album, entitled Winter Pays for Summer (2005), which contains songs that are very reminiscent of his works with Toad the Wet Sprocket.

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