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After originally forming as a side project in 2005, in Denver, Colorado
USA, Flobots brought together Emcees Jonny 5 and Brer Rabbit with violist
Mackenzie Roberts, guitarist Andy Guerrero, trumpet player Joe Ferrone,
bassist Jesse Walker and drummer Kenny Ortiz. By the end of the year,
it was clear that the band's refreshingly positive message and nontraditional
instrumentation gave it both a wide appeal and a marketable buzz factor.
Progressive in both style and message, the band's ability to drop from
symphonic Rock-infused crescendos into stripped-down string-laden breakbeats
has earned Flobots a reputation for both originality and authenticity.
After selling over 3000 copies of their first recording, "Present
Platypus", released in October 2005, the group played many Colorado
venues on a regular basis building a loyal fan base.
The upward trajectory continued, in October 2007 Flobots put out its
first full-length disc, "Fight With Tools", which includes the
single "Handlebars" and by early 2008, they signed a major record
deal with Universal Republic Records.
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