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Cherry Poppin' Daddies

The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies were founded in 1989 in Eugene, Oregon, by singer‑songwriter Steve Perry, bassist Dan Schmid and trumpeter Dana Heitman; the trio began playing punk‑inflected funk before evolving into a horn‑heavy swing‑ska hybrid. Their first demo, From On High, led to the self‑released LP Ferociously Stoned (1990), a regional success that showcased their blend of punk energy and jazz arrangements. Subsequent albums Rapid City Muscle Car (1994) and Kids on the Street (1996) expanded their sound with ska and psychedelic elements, but it was the 1997 compilation Zoot Su...