The Zambonis
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The Zambonis are a Connecticut-based indie rock band formed in 1991 by musicians Dave Schneider (The LeeVees), Peter Katis, Jon Aley, and Tarquin Katis. The Zambonis write songs exclusively about ice hockey. Schneider says of the band's musical style: “We’re the only band in the world whose two biggest influences are The Beatles and Wayne Gretzky!”[1]
The Zambonis | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Bridgeport, CT, United States |
Genres | pop punk Indie rock |
Years active | 1991-present |
Labels | Tarquin Records |
Members | Dave Schneider Jon Aley Mat Orefice Tom Andrukevich Shawn Fogel Tarquin Katis Cary Pollick Peter Katis Steve Tanski Matt Gonzalez Bob Anderson Rich Dart |
Website | thezambonis |
The NHL has commissioned the group to compose theme songs for the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche.[2] The band has toured with the Stanley Cup[3] and fundraised for Matt Cullen's organization, Cullen Children's Foundation.[4]
In deference to the ice resurfacer and Frank Zamboni, The Zambonis are a licensee of the Zamboni Company.