Slightly Stoopid
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Background information | |
Origin | San Diego, California, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | Skunk, Stoopid, Surfdog |
Members | Miles Doughty Kyle McDonald Ryan Moran Oguer Ocon DeLa Paul Wolstencroft Andy Geib |
Past members | Adam Bausch Kelly Vargas Dan Lancelot Paul Vrieling Damion Ramirez Doze C-Money Rob Farmer |
Website | slightlystoopid |
Slightly Stoopid is an American rock band based in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego, California, who describe their music as "a fusion of folk, rock, reggae and blues with hip-hop, funk, metal and punk." As a band, they have released thirteen albums (four live), with their ninth studio album entitled Everyday Life, Everyday People on July 13, 2018. The band was originally signed by Bradley Nowell from the band Sublime to his label Skunk Records while still in high school.
History
Founding, early releases (1994–2007)
In 1994, Slightly Stoopid was formed in
The group self-released 2001's Acoustic Roots: Live & Direct (a 40-minute acoustic set, captured live at San Diego's 91X radio station) – the first for their own label, Stoopid Records,[4] before issuing 2003's Everything You Need on Surfdog Records (a musical departure for the band,[4] that sold more than 185,000 copies).
Adam Bausch left the band shortly after recording and releasing The Longest Barrel Ride. Slightly Stoopid had fourteen drummers between Adam Bausch and their current drummer, Ryan 'RyMo' Moran. These drummers include: Kelly Vargas (of Sublime / Dissension), Dan 'Dano' Lancelot (of Gloritone / Dano's Island Sounds), Damion Ramirez (of Capitol Eye / Long Beach Shortbus), and Paul Vrieling (who is pictured in the background on the cover of the Everything You Need album).
After solidifying a new line-up with first the removal of Bausch, due to personal differences, then with the additions of Ryan 'RyMo' Moran (drums), as well as Oguer 'OG' Ocon (congas, percussion, harp, vocals), the band began to mix even more different musical styles on 2005's Closer to the Sun. The album featured collaborations with well-known reggae names such as Barrington Levy and Scientist. Closer to the Sun impressively debuted in the Billboard Top 200 and sold nearly 25,000 copies in its first two months of release.[6]
A year later, Slightly Stoopid issued their first-ever electric live album,
Live touring
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The group has toured frequently since its inception, including appearances at arts festivals such as
Slightly Stoopid has played with the Dave Matthews Band, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley (and the Marley Brothers), Sublime, the Roots, The Expendables, Snoop Dogg, G. Love & Special Sauce, Ozomatli, Toots and the Maytals, Helva, and Pennywise, among others, as well as their first-ever sole headlining tour of amphitheaters in 2008, joined by their friends Pepper and Sly & Robbie featuring Cherine Anderson.
The band teamed up with
Stoopid Records, live albums (2008–2011)
In 2008, the band issued their first-ever 'odds and ends' collection,
On September 13, 2011, the band was invited by the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir to his state-of-the-art TRI Studios for a live webcast and in-studio performance. Utilizing the technology of the studio's Constellation sound system, Slightly Stoopid had the privilege of inviting some of their closest friends and family members down to record Live at Roberto's TRI Studios, performing alongside Weir as well as Karl Denson, Don Carlos, Ivan Neville, Ian Neville, and host Tommy Chong.[8]
Top of the World and Meanwhile...Back At The Lab (2012–Present)
The band's seventh studio album,
Following the album release, the band performed on the "
Slightly Stoopid continued to tour extensively, playing 38 dates in 2014 in cities all across the US.
On April 20, 2015, Slightly Stoopid announced via their social media pages and website that they intended to release a new album, entitled Meanwhile...Back At The Lab. The album was released on June 30, 2015. The album's track list was subsequently published on iTunes.[14]
The band's eighth album, Everyday Life, Everyday People, released on July 13, 2018. It topped the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
![Slightly Stoopid perform at PNC Bank Arts Center in New Jersey on August 17, 2023.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Slightly_Stoopid_8-17-2023.jpg/220px-Slightly_Stoopid_8-17-2023.jpg)
Musical influences
The group is noted for their eclectic mix of
The band has also experimented with hip-hop on their more recent albums.[citation needed] The song "The Otherside" off the album Chronchitis features the late rapper Guru. They note hip hop influences NWA and Eazy-E, Wu-Tang Clan, and Gang Starr.[citation needed] Miles Doughty's vocal style in particular references reggae legends
]Lineup
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Current band members
- Miles Doughty – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass (1994–Present)
- Kyle McDonald – Lead Vocals, Bass, Guitar (1994–Present)
- Ryan Moran ("RyMo") – Drums (2000–Present)
- Oguer "OG" Ocon – Congas, Percussion, Harp, Backing Vocals (2003–Present)
- Daniel "DeLa" Delacruz – Saxophone (2006–Present)
- Andy Geib – Trombone (2013–Present)
- Paul Wolstencroft – Keyboards (2013–Present)
Guest members
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- Karl Denson – saxophone (guest on Top of the World album) (2012)
- Don Carlos
- Rashawn Ross
- Jurassic Five)
Past band members
- Adam Bausch – Drums (1994–2000)
- Chris "C-Money" Welter – Trumpet (2006–2013)
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Album title | Billboard chart Peaks | Release details | |||||||
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US [17] |
Ind [18] |
Alt
[19] |
Digi
[20] |
Heat
[21] |
Taste
[22] |
Int [23] |
Reg
[23] | |||
1996 | Slightly $toopid | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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1998 | The Longest Barrel Ride | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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2003 | Everything You Need | — | 20 | — | — | 35 | — | — | — |
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2005 | Closer to the Sun | 121 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — |
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2007 | Chronchitis | 55 | 2 | 15 | 55 | — | 10 | 55 | — |
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2008 | Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid | 73 | 8 | 22 | 19 | — | — | — | — |
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2012 | Top of the World | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | — |
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2015 | Meanwhile...Back at the Lab | 37 | 3 | 3 | 13 | — | 12 | 13 | — |
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2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People | 60 | 2 | 5 | 9 | — | 13 | — | 1 |
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Live albums/DVDs
- 2004: Acoustic Roots: Live & Direct
- 2006: Winter Tour '05-'06 Live CD/DVD
- 2006: Live in San Diego DVD
- 2013: Slightly Stoopid & Friends: Live at Roberto's TRI Studios[24]
EPs
- Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid EP (2008)
Singles
Year | Title | Chart peaks[25] | Certifications | Album | |
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Mod Rock
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Hot Rock
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2007 | "2 A.M." | 37 | — |
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Chronchitis |
2012 | "Top Of The World" | 25 | Top of the World | ||
2015 | "The Prophet" | 40 | — | Meanwhile...Back at the Lab
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Other certified songs
Year | Title | Certifications | Album |
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2003 | "Collie Man" | RIAA: Gold[26] | Everything You Need |
2005 | "Closer To The Sun" | RIAA: Platinum[26] | Closer To The Sun |
Songs
- Singles that did not chart/top tracks off each album
Title | Release Date | Album |
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"Hey Stoopid" (Live) | 1996 | Slightly $toopid |
"Righteous Man" | 1996 | Slightly $toopid |
"Civil Oppression" | 1996 | Slightly $toopid |
"Smoke Rasta Dub" | 1996 | Slightly $toopid |
"American Man" | 1996 | Slightly $toopid |
"To A Party" | 1996 | Slightly $toopid |
"Living Dread" | 1998 | Longest Barrel Ride |
"Struggler" | 1998 | Longest Barrel Ride |
"Ese Loco" | 1998 | Longest Barrel Ride |
"Castles Made of Sand" | 1998 | Longest Barrel Ride |
"Johnny Law" | 1998 | Longest Barrel Ride |
"Sinking Stone" | 1998 | Longest Barrel Ride |
"Hands of Time" | 1998 | Longest Barrel Ride |
"I'm So Stoned" | 1998 | Longest Barrel Ride |
"Slightly Stoopid" | 1998 | Longest Barrel Ride |
"Collie Man" | 2003 | Everything You Need |
"Killin' Me Deep Inside" | 2003 | Everything You Need |
"Everything You Need" | 2003 | Everything You Need |
"Mellow Mood" (feat. G. Love) | 2003 | Everything You Need |
"Wicked Rebel" | 2003 | Everything You Need |
"Officer" | 2003 | Everything You Need |
"Leaving On A Jet Plane" | 2003 | Everything You Need |
"World Goes Round" (feat. I-Man ) |
2003 | Everything You Need |
"Runnin' With A Gun" | 2003 | Everything You Need |
"Prophet" | 2004 | Acoustic Roots: Live & Direct |
"Couldn't Get High" | 2004 | Acoustic Roots: Live & Direct |
"Sensimilla" | 2004 | Acoustic Roots: Live & Direct |
"Fire Shot" | 2004 | Acoustic Roots: Live & Direct |
"Closer To The Sun" | 2005 | Closer To The Sun |
"This Joint" | 2005 | Closer To The Sun |
"Bandelero" | 2005 | Closer To The Sun |
"Don't Care" | 2005 | Closer To The Sun |
"See It No Other Way" (feat. Barrington Levy) | 2005 | Closer To The Sun |
"I Would Do For You" | 2005 | Closer To The Sun |
"Till It Gets Wet" | 2005 | Closer To The Sun |
"Ain't Got A Lot of Money" | 2005 | Closer To The Sun |
"Fat Spliffs" | 2005 | Closer To The Sun |
"Open Road" | 2005 | Closer To The Sun |
"Hold on to the One" | 2007 | Chronchitis |
"Anywhere I Go" | 2007 | Chronchitis |
"Ocean" | 2007 | Chronchitis |
"Round The World" | 2007 | Chronchitis |
"Nobody Knows" | 2007 | Chronchitis |
"The Otherside" (feat. Guru) | 2007 | Chronchitis |
"Blood of My Blood" | 2007 | Chronchitis |
"Baby I Like It" (feat. G. Love) | 2007 | Chronchitis |
"Girl U So Fine, Part 1 & 2" | 2007 | Chronchitis |
"The Fruits (Legalize Them)" | 2008 | Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid EP |
"Tom & Jerry" | 2008 | Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid EP |
"No Cocaine" | 2008 | Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid EP |
"Supernatural" | 2008 | Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid EP |
"Thinkin' Bout Cops" | 2008 | Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid EP |
"She Bang" | 2008 | Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid EP |
"Just Thinking" (feat. Chali 2na) | 2012 | Top of the World |
"Marijuana" (feat. Don Carlos) | 2012 | Top of the World |
"Don't Stop" | 2012 | Top of the World |
"Deal With Rhythm" | 2012 | Top of the World |
"Ur Love" (feat. Barrington Levy) | 2012 | Top of the World |
"New Day" | 2012 | Top of the World |
"Mona June" (feat. Angela Hunte ) |
2012 | Top of the World |
"Hiphoppablues" (feat. G. Love) | 2012 | Top of the World |
"Ska Diddy" (feat. Angelo Moore) | 2012 | Top of the World |
"Dabbington" | 2015 | Meanwhile...Back at the Lab |
"One Bright Day" (feat. Angela Hunte ) |
2015 | Meanwhile...Back at the Lab |
"Fuck You" (feat. Beardo) | 2015 | Meanwhile...Back at the Lab |
"This Version" | 2015 | Meanwhile...Back at the Lab |
"Rolling Stone" | 2015 | Meanwhile...Back at the Lab |
"If You Want It" (feat. Alborosie) | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"One More Night" | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"Stay The Same (Prayer For You)" (feat. Don Carlos) | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"Livin' In Babylon" (feat. Yellowman) | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"Punisher" | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"Everyday People" (feat. G. Love) | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"Fire Below" | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"Legalize It" (feat. Ali Campbell of UB40) | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"Too Late" | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"Higher Now" (feat. Chali 2na) | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"Talk Too Much" (feat. Don Carlos) | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"No One Stops Us Now/Nobody Knows" | 2018 | Everyday Life, Everyday People |
"The Gambler" (Kenny Rogers cover) | April 3, 2020 | (Single) |
"Too Late" (Stick Figure Remix) | June 17, 2020 | (Single) |
"Everyday People" (Headhunter Remix) (feat. B-Real of Cypress Hill and G. Love & Special Sauce) | December 10, 2021 | (Single) |
"Got Me On The Run" (feat. Stick Figure and Pepper) | November 10, 2023 | (Single) |
Summer tours
Year | Tour name | Tour-mates |
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2007 | Summer Haze Tour | G. Love and Ozomatli |
2008 | Tailgate Tour | Sly & Robbie
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2009 | Blazed and Confused Tour | Stephen Marley
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2010 | Legalize It Tour | Cypress Hill and Collie Buddz |
2011 | Seedless Summer Tour | Rebelution and Shwayze & Cisco Adler |
2012 | Unity Tour | 311, SOJA, and The Aggrolites |
2013 | Kickin' Up Dust Tour | Atmosphere |
2014 | Summer Sessions Tour | Stephen Marley, G. Love & Special Sauce, and NOFX
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2015 | Everything is Awesome Tour | Dirty Heads, The Expendables, and Stick Figure |
2016 | Return of the Red Eye Summer 2016 Tour | SOJA, Fortunate Youth (select dates), Zion-I, The Grouch, and Eligh (select dates) |
2017 | Sounds of Summer Tour 2017 | Iration, J Boog, and The Movement |
2018 | School's out for Summer 2018 | Stick Figure and Pepper |
2019 | How I Spent My Summer Vacation 2019 | Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds, and HIRIE |
2020 | Summer Traditions 2020 | Pepper, Common Kings, and Don Carlos (Canceled due to COVID-19) |
2021 | Summer Traditions 2021 | Pepper, Common Kings, and Don Carlos (Canceled due to COVID-19) |
2022 | Summer Traditions 2022 | Pepper, Common Kings, and Fortunate Youth |
2023 | Summertime 2023 | Sublime with Rome, Atmosphere, and The Movement |
Other projects
In August 2021, Slightly Stoopid collaborated with Stay Up Movement (SUM), a company that makes
After a decades-long relationship with Black Flys Sunglasses, in 2022, Slightly Stoopid teamed up with owner Moe Sim on his company's "Artist Collaborations" line. One of their limited edition sunglasses is called a "Stoopid Fly" which is decked out in the band's own branding.[28]
In the summer of 2022, the band collaborated with Torrance, California's Buzzrock Brewing Co. with the "Stoopid Tangie Summer Haze", a fruity lager that's brewed with "stoopid" fruits, including tangerine.[29]
Gallery
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Flagstaff, AZ show 2007
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Slightly Stoopid in concert
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Bassist Kyle McDonald crowdsurfing
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New Year's Eve 2007 at the House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
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Group picture
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New Years 2014
References
- ISSN 0006-2510.
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- ^ "Polarized Sunglasses | SUM Eyewear". Stayupmovement.com. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Slightly Stoopid's Collaboration with Black Flys Sunglasses". Thepier.org. 24 June 2022.
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External links
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- SlightlyStoopid.com
- Slightly Stoopid on YouTube
- Slightly Stoopid collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
- Slightly Stoopid at purevolume.com
- Slightly Stoopid Almanac online band almanac