Biography Wikipedia
Wikipedia:
88 Fingers Louie is a band from Chicago, Illinois which was formed in 1993. They play a style of hardcore punk, melodic hardcore, and punk rock. In 1993 they released their debut 7", Go Away. After disbanding in 1999, members Joe Principe and Dan Wleklinski went on to form the punk rock band Rise Against. Denis Buckley currently sings in melodic hardcore band Explode and Make Up. John Carroll currently plays drums in Chicago based post punk band Paper Mice. Glenn Porter became the drummer for Alkaline Trio after leaving 88 Fingers Louie.
Reunion and Live CD and DVD
In October 2009, the band performed a reunion show at Chicago's annual Riot Fest. The lineup featured founding members Mr. Precision (Dan Wleklinski), Denis "The Grandpa" Buckley, and the band's last drummer before breaking up, John Carroll. Bassist Joe Principe was asked to join, but was unable to due to commitments with Rise Against, so the band added new bassist John Contreras. Previous drummer Glenn Porter also played 5 songs during the reunion show. The album titled 88 Fingers Louie LIVES is a 78-Minute 26-Track Live CD from Chicago’s Bottom Lounge recorded 8-15-2009. The recording is available from online music store www.interpunk.com. The DVD is available through Useless Distribution. The band continued to tour and played at several festivals from 2009 on. The band stopped activities for an indefinite period of time in 2011.
Line-up
Denis Buckley - Vocals (1993–1999, 2009–2011) Mr. Precision (Dan Wleklinski) - Guitar, Backing vocals (1993–1999, 2009–2011) John Contreras - Bass guitar (2009–2011) John Carroll - Drums, Backing vocals (1998–1999, 2009–2011)
Past members
Joe Principe - Bass guitar, Backing vocals (1993–1999) Dom Vallone - Drums (1993–1995)Glenn Porter - Drums (1995–1996)
