Jawbox
Jawbox played their first show opening for Fugazi in 1989. Jawbox was highly organized and ready to work, and the band immediately set out touring and recording. They released their first single on the Desoto/Dischord split label in 1990. Bassist Kim Coletta borrowed the Desoto label name from another DC band, Edsel, on which to release the Jawbox single. Ultimately she inherited the name and, along with J. Robbins and Bill Barbot, turned it into a full-fledged label. Jawbox released two records on Dischord, "Grippe" and "Novelty", and toured heavily throughout the early 90's. The industry had become quite taken with the underground music scene at that time and were particularly attracted to bands like Jawbox, who were proven not only by their popularity, but by their work-ethic and autonomy. In 1993 Jawbox left Dischord to sign with Atlantic Records and went on to release two more albums, "For Your Own Special Sweetheart" and "Jawbox" before breaking up four years later.
Jawbox
(1989 - 1997)
J. Robbins - vocals, guitar
Bill Barbot - guitar, vocals
Kim Coletta - bass
Adam Wade - drums
Zach Barocas - drums on Jackpot Plus!
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