The Thumbs were a punk rock band from Baltimore, Maryland. They were active from 1995 until approximately 2002. They were known for having an intense touring ethic, having completed nine U.S. tours, and two Japanese tours between 1997 and 2001. The band was formed by Mike Hall, Bobby Borte, and Mark Minnig, however Hall and Borte remained the only constant members amidst constant drummer changes.
The Thumbs were formed when Mike left his former band The Pee Tanks and Bobby and Mark left their former band Rubber Sole. While active, The Thumbs released records on their own Sneezeguard Records, as well as Soda Jerk Records, Adeline Records, and Snuffy Smile.
Mike Hall - Vocals, Guitar (1995–1998), Vocals, Bass (1998–2003)Bobby Borte - Vocals, Guitar (1995–2003)Mark Minnig - Vocals, Bass (1995–1998)Tom Fortwengler - Drums US Tour Sept 1998Phil Spence - Drums (1996–1999), Sprague Dawley Rats recording (1996), Sweet Merciful Crap (1997), Make America Strong (1998)Lee Ashlin - Drums scattered appearances in late 90's, 2001-2003 Japan Tour No. 2 Sept 2001Randy Rampage - Drums (1995–1996), self-titled 12" 1995, All Lesser Devils recording 1999, 2nd Snuffy Smile 7" recording 2001Roman Kuebler- Drums (2000–2001) Last Match recordingBug - Drums US/Japan Tour Sept 1999Friendly Pat - Drums US Tour March 1999Jason Gambrel - US Tour Jan-Mar 1997, Eldon recording 1999Pat from Crispus Attucks - Eldon recording 1999Sprague Dawley Rats - 7" EP Sneezeguard RecordsSweet Merciful Crap - 7" EP Soda Jerk RecordsAll Lesser Devils - 7"/CD EP Adeline RecordsThe Thumbs/The Urchin - Split 7" on Snuffy SmileThe Thumbs/Jack Palance Band - Split 7" on ADD recordsThe Thumbs/One Leaf -Split 7" on Snuffy SmileThe Thumbs - 12" LP Sneezeguard RecordsMake America Strong - CD Soda Jerk RecordsLast Match - CD/LP Adeline Records"Dropping Food On Their Heads Is Not Enough"- GC Records -They Improve Ideas52 Lessons on Life Reinforcement Records -They Improve IdeasEvery Dog Will Have Its Day, Adeline Records Comp.2 -Hour One"Fast Music Comp" CD (Fast Music 2000) Song- Drug Screamer"Might As Well Can't Dance" CD (Adeline 2000.) Song- Ribbon Men"Dear Fred: Standby For The Next Objective" CD (Sneezeguard, 1998.) Song- I Don't"A.D.D. Zine Comp" CD (A.D.D. Records, 1999.) Song- John Staab Pants"Letters From Punksville" CD (Re-inforcement Records, 1998.) Song- Looking For The Cure"Punx Just Want To Have Fun" cassette comp (8TH DImension Records, 1998.) Song- Sasquatch"Breathmint Comp" CD (Breathmint Records, 1998.) Song- Happens All The Time (recorded at WFMU OCT 97)"Punker Than Your Mother" CD (Soda Jerk, 1998.) Song- Pilot Fish"North American Takeover" CD (Cloister Records, 1998.) Songs- Chrissy Snow, Fall at Your Feet"It Takes a Dummy to Know a Dummy" CD (Dumb Ass Records, 1997.) Song- Sprague Dawley Rats"If It's Not Punk, It's Junk" CD (GFY Records, 1997.) Song- Shuck"Exploitational Sampler" CD (Creep Records, 1996.) Song- Chrissy SnowMike and Bobby play for The Sick Sick Birds (http://www.myspace.com/sicksickbirds)Lee Ashlin plays for The Fuses, The Swims, and MeanspiritsRoman plays for The Oranges BandMark Minnig plays bass in Kid Casanova(http://www.kidcasanova.com/) and runs a coffee shop in New York City