Rubberman Biography
Formed in 1996, the Montreal, Canada, quartet Rubberman consists of members Jonas (vocals), Keif (guitar), Chris Vinson (bass), and Dave Phillips (drums). The quartet's first big break came when a music website that Vinson had created was featured on CBC's CityBeat, promptly featuring his band. In 1997, a four-song demo was shopped around to record companies, and the new outfit won the title of Best Band in Montreal by winning a contest at Montreal's Spectrum Club, and in 1998, a Rubberman video was in rotation at MusiquePlus, as they were selected as finalists on the Conan O'Brien College Band Search. In 1999, Rubberman was the winner of the CHOM-FM Esprit contest and signed on with the Aquarius label, resulting in the release of their self-titled debut in 2001 (produced by alternative/metal vet Glen Robinson). ~ Greg Prato
, All Music Guide
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