Bigwig (band)

Bigwig
Origin Nutley and New Providence, New Jersey United States
Genres Hardcore punk
Melodic hardcore
Punk rock
Skate punk
Years active 1995-present
Labels Kung Fu Records
Fearless Records
Fueled by Ramen Records
Associated acts
Detournement,

Bigwig is a hardcore punk band from New Jersey, formed in 1995. They were originally composed of Josh Farrell (guitar), John Castaldo (bass), Tom Petta (guitar/vocals), and Dan Rominski (drums).

Bigwig have performed with such bands as Pennywise, Less Than Jake, Blink-182, The Ataris, The Vandals,[1] New Found Glory, No Use for a Name, NOFX, The Suicide Machines, Agnostic Front, Lagwagon, and Reel Big Fish. Following the release of their 2001 album Invitation To Tragedy, both Josh Farrell and Tom Petta have received producers credits on several well known albums. Tom Petta has most recently produced the new record entitled For Heaven's Sake by Canadian punk rock band Only Way Back.

Their latest album,[2] Reclamation, was released on February 7, 2006 by Fearless Records. It was rated 4 stars by Sputnikmusic.[3]

In June 2014, Bigwig performed at Canada's Amnesia Rockfest in Montebello, Quebec[2] and also in September at East Coast Taunami Fest, Reading, PA.

Members

Discography

Incomplete list of compilations

References

  1. "Bigwig". PunkNews.org. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Bigwig Returns Battered". RiffYou. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  3. Pete Mossberg. "Bigwig: Reclamation". SputnikMusic. Retrieved 20 October 2015.

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