The Poptart Monkeys formed in 1998 when current member and drummer, Rob Hampton�s band were to play at a benefit show at WZXR�s (Williamsport) Birthday Bash. Two of the members out of Hampton�s band backed out, so he called a few friends, including Paul Reddon, current lead vocalist. They quickly decided upon some songs to play at the show. After the show, they got such a great response from the crowd, they decided to stay together.
There was just one problem, the band had no name. While trying to decide on a name,, Rob Hampton�s younger brother Joey jokingly thought of the name �Poptart Monkeys.� They thought that was a cool name,and decided to use it.
A year later, shortly after they adopted that name, current members James Balogach and Bill Talanca joined.
The Poptart Monkeys have had one member, Dave Danishefsky, quit in 2000. Later an old friend of theirs, Chris Kurtz, who had stepped in for Dave, joined the group. Now the members of Poptart Monkeys are Paul Reddon, lead vocals;
James Balogach, bass guitarist and background vocals; Bill Talanca, guitarist and background vocals; Chris Kurtz, guitarist and background vocals;
and Rob Hampton, percussions.
The Poptart Monkeys currently have out 2 CD's. The first CD, "Dancing With My Lunatic", was released in October of 2000. It has the hit tracks "Dancefloor Collision", "Wrecking Ball", "La De Da", and "Paint My World". On it are two re-makes, "Unbelievable", and "Obsession". The second CD, "Just Like Me"(my personal fav), was released in October of 2001 and is being sold in music stores in the US. It includes "Just Like Me", "Voices", "Superhero", and "Porno Queen". The CD is all original PTM music. The CD has a hidden bonus track named "Thrift Store Chair". Check out both these CDs. You will not be disappointed. I think I'm about to wear my CD out!!!!
If you get a chance you should check out a PTM show. I can tell that they put every bit of themselves into a show. I have not been disappointed yet. The time passes by so quickly it's time for the cluc etc. to close before I know it. It's party time from the first moment they hit the stage. They are really great about talking to their fans, and signing autographs. They appreciate their fans, which today is hard to come by. Thanks guys. Thank you for reading. So go, check out a PTM show! What are you waitning for? Go!!! Don't forget to check out their official web site at http://www.poptartmonkeys.com
Also be sure to check out the Official PTM Fan Club Site by clicking on the link below!
