The Urge
The Urge | |
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| Origin | Webster Groves of St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1987–2001, 2003–2005, 2011–present |
| Labels | Epic/Immortal |
| Members | Steve Ewing Karl Grable Jerry Jost Matt Kwiatkowski John Pessoni Bill Reiter |
| Past members | Jeff Herschel Pat Malecek Jordan Chalden Todd Painter Tony Albano |
The Urge is an heavy alternative rock band based in St. Louis, Missouri. Their music combines several genres, including hardcore punk, heavy metal, ska, reggae, funk, rock, and rhythm and blues. Consistent touring throughout the 1990s earned the band a reputation for high-energy live performances.