The Samples
The Samples | |
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The Samples in concert, September 25, 1993 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Boulder, Colorado, United States |
| Genres | Alternative rock, rock, reggae, folk |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Arista, What Are?, MCA, Apache |
| Members | Sean Kelly Tom Askin Billy Mutchler Jared Johnson Joe Biglin Karl Dietel Will James Andy Sheldon Tom R Hughes Jeremy Miller |
| Website | www |
The Samples is an American rock band formed in Boulder, Colorado in 1987. The band's name came from the members' early sustenance of food samples from the local grocery store. The music has been described as "reggae influenced rock/pop" and a cross between The Police and the Grateful Dead. The founding members were Sean Kelly (Guitar/Vocals), Charles Hambleton (Guitar), Andy Sheldon (Bass/Vocals), Jeep MacNichol (Drums/Vocals), and Al Laughlin (Keyboards/Vocals).