Flight 180 (first known as 180 or One Eighty) was an American Christian ska band, with punk and swing influences, from Orange County, California. Fronted by Kim Tennberg, singer and songwriter, they formed in 1998 and disbanded in 2001, releasing three albums with BEC Recordings: Crackerjack (1998), Lineup (1999) and Girls and Boys (2001).
Background The band formed in Orange County, California, in 1998. They released their first major label studio album, Crackerjack, by BEC Recordings, on November 3, 1998. Line Up was released on September 14, 1999, and Girls and Boys was released on February 27, 2001, by BEC Recordings. They disbanded as a group in 2001. Members Kim Tennberg, Chris Tennberg, Jamin Boggs and Josh Brisby continued to tour and record music independently after their third and final album was released.
Members
Kim Tennberg - lead vocals, songwriter, trumpet Madelyn Mendoza - vocals, percussion Jerry Elekes - lead guitar Chris Tennberg - rhythm guitar Dave Des Armier - bass Jamin Boggs - drums Josh Brisby - trombone John Anderson - tenor saxophone
Discography Studio albums Crackerjack (November 3, 1998, BEC) Lineup (September 14, 1999, BEC) Girls and Boys (February 27, 2001, BEC)
See also
The O.C. Supertones – a Christian, third-wave ska band also from Orange County, California Dance Hall Crashers – another former ska punk band with two leading female vocalists
References
External links Facebook page Cross Rhythms artist profile New Release Tuesday artist profile