The Slackers

About

Formed in Manhattan, New York in 1991, The Slackers are an American ska band whose music blends ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, soul, garage rock, and jazz. Drawing heavily from 1960s Jamaican music while incorporating American and British influences, the band emerged from New York City's early-1990s ska scene and became associated with the revival of traditional ska and rocksteady in the United States during the 1990s. They distinguished themselves from the more punk-oriented third-wave ska movement through an emphasis on roots reggae, rocksteady, and soul-based arrangements. Over a career spanning more than three decades, The Slackers have released numerous studio albums and toured extensively across North America, Europe, South America, and Japan while maintaining a largely independent, do-it-yourself approach to recording and touring.