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Miles had the same killer voice he has now. He was managing Sublime. Jon would mention these kids that were in high school that Brad loved. Brad used to always have a Slightly Stoopid sticker on his guitar. I was blown away. They were three high-school guys, but they just had power—this trio that mixed rock, reggae and punk. It was something special.

They both had amazing voices for andyear-old kids, and they were really good musicians. These were just guys having fun. Miguel asked me to help them. Ours is something you definitely remember. It was in Long Beach, right on the strip. We recorded our first record there. We were pumped. They told us we needed to put the work in on the road.

That was the push we needed as kids. Once we got to make our first record and hit the road, it got really exciting. Slightly Stoopid circa , Long Beach, Calif. I would hang out with him up in Long Beach—go to gigs, party until two in the morning. We were just making music and having fun. Brad and Miguel would always tell us that, to make a name for yourself, you have to get in the van plus days a year.

We had a little analog eight-track studio. When I heard them, I thought there was definitely something special going on here. But that happens all the time. With Miles and Kyle, they were able to listen and learn. The stuff I told them, I tell to everybody. To their credit, they listened and put it into action.

The first record is pretty hard. Unfortunately, Brad never got to hear it. Their second record, The Longest Barrel Ride , was the first to be recorded at a real studio. I remember Miguel used to call it metal-dub. It was jammy and really experimental. The way their vocals meshed together, there was nothing else that sounded like that.

I thought this could go beyond the Southern California punk scene. Or do y'all actually have to pay for it? But perhaps the biggest reason why the band resonates with fans, Doughty says, is because it packages the So Cal lifestyle in its music and aesthetic. We grew up surfing, skating, and chilling at the beach every day, and I think that laid-back vibe reflects in the music and the way we are. Slightly Stoopid Slightly Stoopid spent its first decade on the road.

Link copied to clipboard! The band returned in with Top of the World , an album that continued their evolution toward smoother sounds and featured guests like G.

Love , Barrington Levy , and Jurassic 5 's Chali 2na. The album Meanwhile Back at the Lab followed in and was supported by a U. The following year saw the group issue their ninth full-length studio effort, Everyday Life, Everyday People , which featured guest spots from G.

Love , Alborosie , Don Carlos , and Yellowman , among others. AllMusic relies heavily on JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to use the site fully. Blues Classical Country. Yet Miles Doughty, who shares guitar, bass and vocals duties for Slightly Stoopid with Kyle McDonald, said the thrill of performance is what keeps the band on the road. All of those shows moved more than 5, tickets.

As an example of how loyal the audience is, Slightly Stoopid has played one of those venues, Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena At Harveys, for each of the last four summers, and has increased the amount grossed every year.

You can see the level of vibes every time we play. One practical thing the band has been doing to send out positive vibes is keep prices low. The band came in at No. The band has a U. After Mexico, Doughty said the band is looking at South America and perhaps Europe in the spring or fall.

Doughty said a key component of the tours is finding the right package. Subscription Customer Service. Online Help Desk. Technical Support. All Rights Reserved.