Me First and the Gimme Gimmes is a punk rock supergroup and cover band hailing from San Francisco, California. Formed in 1995, the ensemble is known for their raucous renditions of classic songs, transforming tunes from a variety of genres – including pop, R&B, country, and show tunes – into their signature high-energy punk rock style. The rotating lineup boasts members from other established punk bands, including NOFX's Fat Mike on bass, Lagwagon's Joey Cape and Dave Raun on guitar and drums respectively, Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett (formerly of No Use for a Name) on lead guitar, and frontman Spike Slawson of the Swingin' Utters on vocals.

Their discography is a comedic twist on the traditional tribute album, with each release typically centered around a specific theme or genre. Albums like "Are a Drag" and "Are We Not Men? We Are Diva!" showcase their flamboyant flair for dramatic reinterpretation, with the former poking fun at Broadway musicals and the latter paying homage to divas of the music world. They maintain a consistent presence in the punk scene through electrifying live performances and a merry willingness to upend expectations. With a collection of themed EPs such as "Sing In Japanese" and "Go Down Under," as well as full-length albums like "Have a Ball" and "Love Their Country," Me First and the Gimme Gimmes have carved out a unique niche for themselves as punk rock's irreverent jesters, both celebrating and satirizing the hits of yesteryear.

Genres

Punk

Ska

Ska Punk

Skate Punk

Related Artists

NOFX

Reel Big Fish

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Less Than Jake

The Bouncing Souls

The Vandals

Rancid

Streetlight Manifesto

Bowling For Soup

Goldfinger

Lagwagon

Mad Caddies

Latest Release

¡Blow it…at Madison's Quinceañera!

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

Album - 13 Tracks - Released June 14, 2024