Recording career DefJam released the band's song "Sardines" as a single in 1986. The song received considerable airplay, and the band embarked on a tour of the United States as an opening act for acts such as Guy, Salt-n-Pepa, Tupac Shakur, The Roots, and labelmates Beastie Boys and Slayer. No longer viewed simply as a novelty act, the group performed at such prestigious venues as the Kennedy Center and the Apollo Theater. The group signed with Street Records, a Motown Records subsidiary, in 1992. Discography Albums Singles and EPs Many bootleg tapes and cds of the band's live shows are in circulation. Although recordings exist from throughout the band's existence, recordings from the band's prime era (1987–1997) are the most sought-after. References External links [ Junk Yard Band] at AllMusic. Go-go musical groups Musical groups established in 1980 Musical groups from Washington, D.C. 1980 establishments in Washington, D.C.