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Jank 1000 was a suburban pop punk band originally formed in late 1998, in the suburbs of Omaha, NE. The band's original lineup consisted of on lead vocals and guitar, bassist Danny Isgro and drummer Jake Horrocks. The band were known for their combined catchy, hook filled songs with clever and intelligent lyrics. Jank 1000 initially started as a garage band in 1997 called "Formula One". Lewis and his two previous bandmates (Mike Haddock and Chris Bowen) played primarily at frat parties and street dances, almost always for free. However, with his bassist and drummer heading for college that summer, Lewis looked to regroup. He hooked up with Bellevue University students Jake Harrocks and Danny Isgro in the fall of 1998 and Jank 1000 was officially born. The three began writing songs and playing various house parties until their public debut on December 27th, 1998. When asked about the meaning of the band's name, Lewis stated in an interview from 1999 "It doesn't mean anything really. Most people feel it is what kids say after their skateboard runs have been stopped by the cops. They say, 'Man&that's Jank!" It basiclly means whatever you want it to mean. Nonsense really. It's just a fun, made-up word" Jank 1000's self-made debut EP entitled "" was entrenched on the Homers® Local music top 10 upon it's release in October of 1999. The first single from the EP, entitled Misty 540° (referring to a difficult snowboarding/skateboarding move) became an instant hit on local alternative radio stations KIWR and KTNP, receiving extensive radio airplay. The trio quickly gained a small following and became the front runners in the Nebraska punk scene. Often described as "Raw, poppy- punk rock on speed

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