Also known as pageninetynine | Active until 2011 | |
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Years active 1997–2003, 2011 (reunion) Associated acts City of Caterpillar, Ghastly City Sleep, Malady, Mannequin, Haram, Pygmy Lush, Verse En Coma, A Papier Mache Monster, Tideland, Blake Midgette (Stand up Comedian) Past members Chris TaylorBlake MidgetteMike TaylorJonny WardCory StevensonGeorge CrumBrandon EvansJonathan MooreKevin LongendykeMike CastoT.L. SmootMike WildmanJeff Kane Albums Document #8, Document #5, Document #7 Members Brandon Evans, Kevin Longendyke, Cory Stevenson Genres Screamo, Hardcore punk, Powerviolence, Grindcore Similar Profiles | ||
Pg 99 punk rock in the wrong hands
Pg. 99 (also spelled pageninetynine) was a punk rock band from Sterling, Virginia, a town on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. They are considered one of the pioneers of screamo. The band formed as a six-piece in late 1997 and later expanded to an eight-piece. They would occasionally enlist the services of an additional musician or two for a live song but were never more than an eight-piece composed of two singers, three guitarists, two bassists and a drummer. Pg.99 was known for their intense live shows.
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- Pg 99 punk rock in the wrong hands
- 1997 2002 Existence
- 2003 2010 Hiatus
- 2011 Reunion shows
- Members
- Discography
- Songs
- References
1997-2002: Existence
Pg. 99 made many US tours and a European tour during their tenure. They released 11 records as a total over their various record companies.
2003-2010: Hiatus
After several US tours, a European tour, and numerous releases, they disbanded in May 2003. Before officially breaking up, Pg.99 booked Steve Albini of Shellac and Big Black as their producer for a follow-up to Document No. 8. Guitarist Mike Taylor cited struggles with maintaining a large line-up due to schedule conflicts, and issues with drinking as major reasons for why Pg. 99 broke up. Taylor also said, "It was like a dysfunctional family where a group of people needed to give each other some space and clarity." Four of the members would go on to perform in Pygmy Lush.
Two releases completed before the group's break up have yet to see light: a DVD compiling various live footage, and a split 10" with City of Caterpillar containing both bands' last songs recorded.
2011: Reunion shows
Pg. 99 performed a one-off reunion performance in August 2011. The group performed Document No. 8 in its entirety at the Best Friend's Day festival in Richmond, Virginia. When asked about the future of the band, Taylor said: "We felt that if [Best Friend's Day] went well—how we play, how we sound, how we felt—we'd be up for more. If we're going to do it, it's gotta be right and has to feel good. Community is one of the things that made Pg. 99 gigs so special." After the Best Friend's Day festival sold out, Pg.99 scheduled a second performance on August 27, 2011 at The Black Cat in Washington, DC.
In a group interview with NPR, Pg.99 was asked about the possibility of recording new material, and several of the members gave conflicting responses. Chris Taylor was content writing and releasing new music with Pygmy Lush, and said, "The only reason to realistically do that is being an old fogey and not making any money and being like, 'This could make us some money.'" However, Mike Taylor said he would be interested in "learning some more songs and doing something small."
Members
Discography
Songs
In Love With an ApparitionDocument #8 · 2001
My Application to HeavenDocument #5 · 2000
Punk Rock in the Wrong HandsDocument #8 · 2001