thanked everyone briefly. In 2011, Justin Pearson, Jose Palafox, Jimmy LaVelle and John Brady, accompanied by Nathan Joyner, briefly reunited under the name Blue Note, for a short tour of Europe. Legacy Swing Kids carried the San Diego "art hardcore" movement past the initial wave of Gravity Records bands and through to the late 1990s, releasing a 7" EP and split 10" EP along the way. Despite their importance in a relatively small scene, Swing Kids' impact both during their tenure and after their 1997 breakup was global, thanks to many independent Zines and a US/European tour. The sound they pioneered inspired bands such as the Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower, Refused, Orchid, Jeromes Dream and many others. Swing Kids are also credited with the unintentional creation of the fad "Spock Rock" during the mid-1990s, largely due to many of their fans emulating Pearson's fashion sense and hair style, which itself was significantly influenced by Ian Svenonius and his band, the Nation of Ulysses. The name comes from Leonard Nimoy's character from the Star Trek television series and films, and more specifically his haircut. The band disliked the term "Spock rock". Jose Palafox went on to play in bands such as Tit Wrench, Bread and Circuits, Yaphet Kotto, and Baader Brains. Bassist John Brady went on to play in Chicago's Sweep the Leg Johnny. Vocalist Justin Pearson went on to play in acts such as the Locust, Retox, All Leather, Some Girls, Holy Molar, Crimson Curse, Head Wound City, and Ground Unicorn Horn. Members Final line-up Justin Pearson – lead vocals (1994–1997, 2009) Eric Allen – guitar (1994–1997, died 1998) John Brady – bass (1994–1997, 2009) Jose Palafox – drums (1994–1997, 2009) Jimmy LaValle – guitar (1997, 2009) Former members Michelle Maskovich – bass (1994) Touring members Nathan Joyner – guitar (2011) Discography Compilation albums Singles and EPs Other appearances References External links Swing Kids homepage from their label website Three One G Swing Kids Myspace American post-hardcore musical groups Hardcore punk groups from California Musical groups from San Diego