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Hanson Brothers are a side-project created by Robby Hanson (Rob Wright) and Johnny Hanson (John Wright) with Tommy Hanson (Tom Holliston) - all members of the legendary Canadian band Nomeansno, but with John Wright on vocal duties in stead of drums). They took their name from characters in the 1977 George Roy Hill film Slap Shot starring Paul Newman.
Kenny Hanson (Ken Jensen) of D.O.A. was their original touring drummer, but he died in a house fire in 1995. Kenny Hanson II (Ken Kempster) of Showbusiness Giants became their drummer for subsequent tours. Currently, Mikey Hanson (Mike Branum) serves as the band's touring drummer.
Their songs, performed in a Ramones style, focus mainly on beer, ice hockey and girls.
The inspiration is most obviously heard in 'Blitzkrieg hops'. As usual No Means No show a great sense of humour by also covering themselves. The song 'Brat' (only available on 7") is based on their own 'Dad'. While the latter has extremely serious lyrics about incest, the former is about a brother always picking toys.
Originally started as a humorous side project, the band have since released three full-length albums as well as several singles. Hanson Brothers have toured almost as extensively as their alter egos Nomeansno (so
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The music and entertainment industry are not known for decades-long careers from rock and pop artists. In fact, their legends have codified in the mind of pop culture that few if any artists expect to claim long term success due to the highly competitive landscape and shifting sands of a trend-laden, non-artist friendly business. This makes the story of HANSON’s 32-year long career, more than 20 of it as an independent artist, all the more rare.
Made up of three brothers, Isaac, Taylor and Zac from Tulsa, Oklahoma, the band broke in the late 90’s at the youthful ages of 16,14, and 11 respectively. In contrast with the time’s Alternative rock wave exemplified by Nirvana and Pearl Jam, their breakout sunny soulful organic pop was an anomaly. Lead by their infectious 1997 hit “MMMBop” which went to #1 in 27 countries, their debut multi-million selling album Middle Of Nowhere garnered three Grammy nominations.
HANSON became a household name from Tulsa to Tokyo, and more than 25 years after their breakthrough are still touring the world and selling out concerts from Sydney to Los Angeles. In 2024 the story continues, and this year’s projects are helping the band mark one of the key milestones that has allowed for their longevity -
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The Hanson Brothers (band)
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