The Dollyrots
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The Dollyrots are an American pop punk
band composed of Kelly Ogden (bass, vocals) and Luis Cabezas (guitar). They have released three studio albums and are currently signed to the Blackheart Records
label.
. The onus to go professional was made due to the results of the 2000 US Presidential Election
.
As Ogden recalls:
The pair soon embarked on a road trip to find a new home to accommodate their musical aspirations. In January 2002 after visiting various cities they finally settled in Los Angeles. Ogden described Los Angeles as having "everything we needed — record labels, venues, other bands.It seemed like the right place”. In 2003 the band self recorded and released an EP Feed Me, Pet Me. In 2004 they signed a deal with Panic Button Records
/Lookout! Records
and released their first studio album Eat My Heart Out
.
. Ogden had given a compact disc of the band's music to Joan Jett
, the co-founder of Blackheart Records, while the Dollyrots were on the Vans Warped Tour
. The same year, drummer Amy Wood left the band. Wood suggested that Ogden and Cabezas ask Chris Black to replace her.
Their second album, Because I'm Awesome
, was released on March 13, 2007. A review in the webzine PopMatters noted that "the Dollyrots' sound is the same as it ever was, with clever, catchy lyrics running around a track of straightforward, chugging pop-punk." The title song was featured in a Kohl's
commercial during the fall of 2007 where the band made an appearance at the end.
Winner of the 7th annual Independent Music Awards
Vox Pop vote for best Pop/Rock song "Because I'm Awesome".
.
The band opened for the Buzzcocks
on their 22 date North American tour in May/June 2010.
A Little Messed Up
is the band's third album, and the second one to be released on Blackheart Records.
The band opened for Bowling for Soup
on their Just Can't Get Rid of Us UK tour in 2010. In May/June of this year, they played six dates supporting The Go-Go's
on their Ladies Gone Wild Tour. In August, they will again support Bowling For Soup on a west coast tour.
On August 9, the band released an EP, Arrested Youth, on their own label, Arrested Youth Records.
to raise money for the production and release of the album in which they received their goal within one day and went on a month later to make almost five times the goal of money raised, donated by fans and supporters.
On November 30, 2011, it was announced that drummer Chris Black was parting ways with the bamd.
for Snake Oil Supercharm, a 2003 tribute album to Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction. The band recorded a version of "Santa Baby
" for the 2009 album A Blackheart Christmas and also recorded a cover of "Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett
for the film Easy A
. In July the band announced that they would be teaming up with Bowling For Soup
to release a split 7"
. The 7" will feature both bands covering one of the others songs.
Brand New Key was used on the British Scifi show Doctor Who
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band composed of Kelly Ogden (bass, vocals) and Luis Cabezas (guitar). They have released three studio albums and are currently signed to the Blackheart Records
Blackheart Records
Blackheart Records is an American record label founded by rock musicians Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna. Artists include The Eyeliners, Endless Bummer, Girl in a Coma, the Cute Lepers, the Dollyrots, the Vacancies, and, of course, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts....
label.
Formation
Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas had known each other since the 8th grade. They formed The Dollyrots with drummer Frank Beasley while they were attending New College of FloridaNew College of Florida
New College of Florida is a public liberal arts college located in Sarasota, Florida. It was founded originally as a private institution and is now an autonomous honors college of the State University System of Florida.-History:...
. The onus to go professional was made due to the results of the 2000 US Presidential Election
United States presidential election, 2000
The United States presidential election of 2000 was a contest between Republican candidate George W. Bush, then-governor of Texas and son of former president George H. W. Bush , and Democratic candidate Al Gore, then-Vice President....
.
As Ogden recalls:
"We were watching the 2000 presidential election results, and at four o'clock in the morning, when we found out that George W. Bush had won, Luis and I were like, "The world's probably gonna end anyway, and I don't want to go to med school," so we thought, "Let's just do the band," says Ogden. "So that's when it happened. We had no future anyways, so let's just be in a rock band!"
The pair soon embarked on a road trip to find a new home to accommodate their musical aspirations. In January 2002 after visiting various cities they finally settled in Los Angeles. Ogden described Los Angeles as having "everything we needed — record labels, venues, other bands.It seemed like the right place”. In 2003 the band self recorded and released an EP Feed Me, Pet Me. In 2004 they signed a deal with Panic Button Records
Panic Button Records
Panic Button Records was a record label which was formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1997. It was co-owned by Ben Weasel and John Jughead, both members of Screeching Weasel...
/Lookout! Records
Lookout! Records
-History:Larry Livermore and David Hayes formed the label in 1987. From the start, Lookout released punk rock records, but over time expanded its scope to include various types of pop rock, reggae fusion, acoustic rock, pop punk, and indie rock...
and released their first studio album Eat My Heart Out
Eat My Heart Out
Eat My Heart Out is the debut album by pop punk band The Dollyrots. It was released on 28 September 2004 on Lookout Records.-Release history:...
.
Blackheart Records and Because I'm Awesome
The band started work on their second album but were forced to find a new label due to problems with Lookout Records. Kelly Ogden stated: "we started recording and then had everything ready. Then Lookout went out of business for all intents and purposes. They had troubles with Green Day and financial problems, and so they pretty much told all of us that we had to go find a new label." In 2006 the Dollyrots signed to Blackheart RecordsBlackheart Records
Blackheart Records is an American record label founded by rock musicians Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna. Artists include The Eyeliners, Endless Bummer, Girl in a Coma, the Cute Lepers, the Dollyrots, the Vacancies, and, of course, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts....
. Ogden had given a compact disc of the band's music to Joan Jett
Joan Jett
Joan Jett is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and actress.She is best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts including their hit cover "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 20 to May 1, 1982, as well as for their other popular...
, the co-founder of Blackheart Records, while the Dollyrots were on the Vans Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
. The same year, drummer Amy Wood left the band. Wood suggested that Ogden and Cabezas ask Chris Black to replace her.
Their second album, Because I'm Awesome
Because I'm Awesome
Because I'm Awesome is the second studio album by the American punk band The Dollyrots. It was released on March 13, 2007 on Blackheart Records....
, was released on March 13, 2007. A review in the webzine PopMatters noted that "the Dollyrots' sound is the same as it ever was, with clever, catchy lyrics running around a track of straightforward, chugging pop-punk." The title song was featured in a Kohl's
Kohl's
Kohl's Corporation is an American department store chain headquartered in the Milwaukee suburb of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, operating , 1,089 stores in 49 states. In 1998, it entered the S&P 500 list, and is also listed in the Fortune 500...
commercial during the fall of 2007 where the band made an appearance at the end.
Winner of the 7th annual Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards is an international program that honors top-ranked independent artists and releases in more than 50 Album, Song, Music Video and Design categories....
Vox Pop vote for best Pop/Rock song "Because I'm Awesome".
A Little Messed Up
The Dollyrots promoted their 7-inch single "California Beach Boy" with a feature performance during the Showcase on the CBS game show The Price Is RightThe Price Is Right (U.S. game show)
The Price Is Right is an American game show which was created by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. Contestants compete to identify the pricing of merchandise to win cash and prizes. The show is well-known for its signature line of "Come on down!" when the announcer directs newly selected contestants to...
.
The band opened for the Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Bolton in 1976, led by singer–songwriter–guitarist Pete Shelley.They are regarded as an important influence on the Manchester music scene, the independent record label movement, punk rock, power pop, pop punk and indie rock. They achieved commercial...
on their 22 date North American tour in May/June 2010.
A Little Messed Up
A Little Messed Up
A Little Messed Up is the third studio album by pop-punk band The Dollyrots. It was released on August 17, 2010 on Blackheart Records. -Reception:...
is the band's third album, and the second one to be released on Blackheart Records.
The band opened for Bowling for Soup
Bowling for Soup
Bowling for Soup is an American pop-punk band which originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994...
on their Just Can't Get Rid of Us UK tour in 2010. In May/June of this year, they played six dates supporting The Go-Go's
The Go-Go's
The Go-Go’s are an all-female American rock band formed in 1978. They made history as the first all-female band that both wrote their own songs and played their own instruments to top the Billboard album charts....
on their Ladies Gone Wild Tour. In August, they will again support Bowling For Soup on a west coast tour.
On August 9, the band released an EP, Arrested Youth, on their own label, Arrested Youth Records.
New Album
The Dollyrots next album will be released on their own record label. On September 12, 2011, the band launched a fundraising drive on KickstarterKickstarter
Kickstarter is an online threshold pledge system for funding creative projects. Kickstarter has funded a diverse array of endeavors, ranging from indie film and music to journalism, solar energy technology and food-related projects.-Model:...
to raise money for the production and release of the album in which they received their goal within one day and went on a month later to make almost five times the goal of money raised, donated by fans and supporters.
On November 30, 2011, it was announced that drummer Chris Black was parting ways with the bamd.
Other work
The Dollyrots recorded a cover of the song "There's A Barbarian In The Back Of My Car" by Voice of the BeehiveVoice of the Beehive
Voice of the Beehive is an Anglo-American alternative pop rock band formed in London in 1986 by Californian sisters Tracey Bryn and Melissa Brooke Belland, daughters of The Four Preps singer, Bruce Belland.- Career :...
for Snake Oil Supercharm, a 2003 tribute album to Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction. The band recorded a version of "Santa Baby
Santa Baby
"Santa Baby" is a 1953 Christmas song written by Joan Javits and Philip Springer. Although Tony Springer is listed as co-writer, he was a legal fiction created for purposes of membership in the performing rights organization BMI.The song is a tongue-in-cheek look at a Christmas list sung by a...
" for the 2009 album A Blackheart Christmas and also recorded a cover of "Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett
Joan Jett
Joan Jett is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and actress.She is best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts including their hit cover "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 20 to May 1, 1982, as well as for their other popular...
for the film Easy A
Easy A
Easy A is a 2010 teen comedy film written by Bert V. Royal, directed by Will Gluck, and starring Emma Stone. The screenplay was partially inspired by the novel The Scarlet Letter. The film was shot at Screen Gems studios and in Ojai, California. Screen Gems distributed with a release on...
. In July the band announced that they would be teaming up with Bowling For Soup
Bowling for Soup
Bowling for Soup is an American pop-punk band which originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994...
to release a split 7"
The Dollyrots vs. Bowling for Soup
The Dollyrots vs. Bowling for Soup is a 7" split EP released by pop punk bands The Dollyrots and Bowling for Soup, in which the bands cover each other's songs, with The Dollyrots covering Bowling for Soup's "High School Never Ends" and Bowling for Soup covering The Dollyrots' "Because I'm...
. The 7" will feature both bands covering one of the others songs.
Uses in media
Songs by the Dollyrots have been used in films, TV shows, and commercials.- "Because I'm Awesome" was used in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 is a 2008 sequel to the 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. The original cast , return to star in the movie, which was directed by Sanaa Hamri...
and in the trailer for Bring It On: Fight to the FinishBring It On: Fight to the Finish- Marketing :American Cheerleader Magazine had an interview and photo shoot with cast members Christina Milian, Cody Longo, Vanessa Born, Rachele Brooke Smith and Gabrielle Dennis, which can be seen in the August 2009 issue. Christina Milian is also on the cover of American Cheerleader Magazine's...
. The song has been featured on a number of television shows, including ABC's Ugly BettyUgly BettyUgly Betty is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta, which premiered on ABC on September 28, 2006, and ended on April 14, 2010. The series revolves around the character Betty Suarez and is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian telenovela soap opera Yo soy Betty, la fea...
, ABC Family's GreekGreek (TV series)Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system...
(where they appeared as themselves) and Picture This, Oxygen's Bad Girls Road TripBad Girls Road TripThe Bad Girls Road Trip is a reality-based series which airs on the American cable television channel, Oxygen.It is a spinoff from Oxygen's original show, The Bad Girls Club. It premiered June 12, 2007...
and the CW's ReaperReaper (TV series)Reaper is an American television series that focuses on Sam Oliver, a "reaper" who works for the Devil by retrieving souls that have escaped from Hell.The series originally ran on the CW from September 25, 2007 to May 26, 2009....
(as well as several other songs). The song was featured for a month as a "Hip Clipz" on the website of Curly Grrlz Skateboards. The song was featured in a back-to-school commercial for the Kohl'sKohl'sKohl's Corporation is an American department store chain headquartered in the Milwaukee suburb of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, operating , 1,089 stores in 49 states. In 1998, it entered the S&P 500 list, and is also listed in the Fortune 500...
department store chain, where the band was replaced by teen models and actors.
- "Watch Me Go (Kissed Me, Killed Me)" was featured on the E! show The Simple LifeThe Simple LifeThe Simple Life was a reality television series that was broadcast from December 2, 2003 to August 5, 2007. The first three seasons aired on Fox, and the final two on E!...
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Brand New Key was used on the British Scifi show Doctor Who
- "Kick Me to the Curb" and "Goodnight Tonight" were featured on the CSI: NYCSI: NYCSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
episode Stuck On You, in which the band crew guest starred as members of the fictional indie band Rough Sects. In the episode, Kelly Ogden played Stephanie O'Dell, the bassist of Rough Sects. - The band appear as themselves in the upcoming film Girltrash: All Night LongGirltrash: All Night LongGirltrash: All Night Long is an upcoming rock musical film directed by Alexandra Kondracke. The screenplay was written by Angela Robinson and is a prequel to Robinson's Girltrash! web series...
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Studio Albums
| Album | Release Date | Label |
| Eat My Heart Out Eat My Heart Out Eat My Heart Out is the debut album by pop punk band The Dollyrots. It was released on 28 September 2004 on Lookout Records.-Release history:... |
September 14, 2004 | Lookout Records |
| Because I'm Awesome Because I'm Awesome Because I'm Awesome is the second studio album by the American punk band The Dollyrots. It was released on March 13, 2007 on Blackheart Records.... |
March 13, 2007 | Blackheart Records |
| A Little Messed Up A Little Messed Up A Little Messed Up is the third studio album by pop-punk band The Dollyrots. It was released on August 17, 2010 on Blackheart Records. -Reception:... |
August 17, 2010 | Blackheart Records |
Official Singles
- "Because I'm Awesome" (August 27, 2007)
- "My Best Friend's Hot" (April 15, 2008)
- "California Beach Boy" (2010)
- "Rollercoaster" (April 26, 2011)
Other Singles
- "Kick Me to the Curb" (2004)
- "New College" (2004)
- "Promised Call" (2005)
- "Watch Me Go (Kissed Me, Killed Me)" (2007)
- "Brand New Key" (2008)