26-585: Theodore Francis Leo (born September 11, 1970) is an American singer and musician. He is the frontman and lead guitarist of the rock group Ted Leo and the Pharmacists , and in 2013, he and Aimee Mann formed the indie rock duo The Both . Born in South Bend, Indiana , Leo grew up in Bloomfield, New Jersey , where his family was from and spent many formative years in the hardcore punk scene of New York City during
52-583: A consistent presence as a solo performer since the 1990s. In 2011, Leo joined TV Casualty, a Misfits tribute band. They released a self-titled 7" with proceeds going to the Attic Youth Center in Philadelphia. In early 2013, Leo and Aimee Mann formed a duo called The Both , after Leo had toured with Mann for several months as her supporting act. He and Mann began writing songs together, and in March 2013,
78-417: A consistent presence as a solo performer since the 1990s. In 2011, Leo joined TV Casualty, a Misfits tribute band. They released a self-titled 7" with proceeds going to the Attic Youth Center in Philadelphia. In early 2013, Leo and Aimee Mann formed a duo called The Both , after Leo had toured with Mann for several months as her supporting act. He and Mann began writing songs together, and in March 2013,
104-612: A contributor to programs on WFMU , such as The Best Show with Tom Scharpling . Ted Leo and the Pharmacists Ted Leo and the Pharmacists (sometimes written Ted Leo/Pharmacists , Ted Leo + Pharmacists , or shortened to TL/Rx ) are an American rock band formed in 1999 in Washington, D.C. They have released six full-length studio albums and have toured internationally. Though the group's lineup has fluctuated throughout their career, singer/guitarist Ted Leo has remained
130-523: A cover of the song "Ping Pong" by Stereolab that Leo had played live the night before. This was followed up by The Old 200 EP a month later. He sporadically put out more EPs throughout the rest of the year, all credited under the Pharmacists name. On February 13, 2024, Leo announced the Pharmacists would be going on a US tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Shake The Sheets with opening support from Ekko Astral and Diners . Ted Leo Theodore Francis Leo (born September 11, 1970)
156-502: A number of Leo's solo songs and covers. A video documentary of the band performing at the 2003 Siren Music Festival in Coney Island , Dirty Old Town , was released in early 2004 by Plexifilm . Prior to the recording of 2004's Shake the Sheets , Garry and Canty left the band, reducing the group to a trio. The album explored social and political topics and experienced some success with
182-541: Is an American singer and musician. He is the frontman and lead guitarist of the rock group Ted Leo and the Pharmacists , and in 2013, he and Aimee Mann formed the indie rock duo The Both . Born in South Bend, Indiana , Leo grew up in Bloomfield, New Jersey , where his family was from and spent many formative years in the hardcore punk scene of New York City during the 1980s and early 1990s. He graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange in 1988 and
208-660: The Steven Universe television series) and voice actress Deedee Magno Hall (as Pearl ). Leo grew up in New Jersey before moving to South Bend to attend Notre Dame, where he formed Chisel. He then moved to D.C., and briefly moved to Boston thereafter. Leo has lived in Rhode Island since 2005, and he also maintained an apartment in New York City until 2016. Leo met his wife, musician, and visual artist Jodi Buonanno, in
234-434: The Steven Universe television series) and voice actress Deedee Magno Hall (as Pearl ). Leo grew up in New Jersey before moving to South Bend to attend Notre Dame, where he formed Chisel. He then moved to D.C., and briefly moved to Boston thereafter. Leo has lived in Rhode Island since 2005, and he also maintained an apartment in New York City until 2016. Leo met his wife, musician, and visual artist Jodi Buonanno, in
260-682: The (Young) Pioneers , replaced him on tour,. In April 2008, the band recorded a performance for the Beautiful Noise concert series in Toronto. They then performed as openers for six dates of Pearl Jam 's 2008 U.S. tour in June. They toured with Against Me! and Future of the Left in September and October 2008. On September 15, 2008, the band released a surprise digital EP, Rapid Response , in response to
286-617: The Pitchfork Music Festival . Their fourth full-band album, Living with the Living , was released on March 20, 2007. First-run copies of the album also included the Mo' Living EP. Canty rejoined them for touring in support of Living with the Living . Bassist Lerner played his last show with the band at McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn, NY on August 12, 2007. Marty "Violence" Key, formerly of
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#1733086297613312-662: The University of Notre Dame in the fall of 1993 with a degree in English . Leo was a founding member of the New York punk band Citizens Arrest in 1989. In the 1990s, Leo played in bands that included Chisel , Puzzlehead, and the Sin-Eaters. Ted Leo and the Pharmacists was formed in 1999 in Washington, D.C. The group recorded six studio albums between 1999 and 2010. Leo has also maintained
338-510: The 1980s and early 1990s. He graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange in 1988 and the University of Notre Dame in the fall of 1993 with a degree in English . Leo was a founding member of the New York punk band Citizens Arrest in 1989. In the 1990s, Leo played in bands that included Chisel , Puzzlehead, and the Sin-Eaters. Ted Leo and the Pharmacists was formed in 1999 in Washington, D.C. The group recorded six studio albums between 1999 and 2010. Leo has also maintained
364-418: The band to open a record store. The band continued as a trio with Canty taking over on bass. In a 2012 interview, Leo alluded to a new album to be released that summer, which has yet to be issued. In 2017, Leo released The Hanged Man under his own name after funding it through a Kickstarter campaign. On March 4, 2022, Leo released an EP titled Andy, Come Out on his Bandcamp, featuring two new songs and
390-446: The band's main songwriter, creative force, and only constant member. The group's music combines elements of punk rock , indie rock , art punk , traditional rock, and occasionally folk music and dub reggae . Their most recent album, The Brutalist Bricks , was released on March 9, 2010. Ted Leo's previous band, Chisel , had broken up in 1997 after internal struggles with both a direction to go and Leo's bounding depression. After
416-563: The breakup, Ted spent time producing and working on albums for The Spinanes , The Secret Stars, and Jejune . He also fronted the Sin Eaters, a short-lived band featuring members of The Van Pelt and Native Nod . After these projects either finished or fizzled out, Leo started playing solo. In 1999, he recorded and released tej leo(?), Rx / pharmacists , a solo effort which was highly experimental and mixed elements of punk rock, reggae , dub, and audio experimentation. In 2000, Leo expanded
442-499: The duo performed their first show together as the Both (originally formatted as #BOTH). Their self-titled debut album, The Both , was released in April 2014. Leo released his debut solo album The Hanged Man on September 8, 2017. The album was inspired by several years of career and personal hardships, including the loss of a daughter in 2011 due to a late-term miscarriage in which Leo's wife
468-402: The duo performed their first show together as the Both (originally formatted as #BOTH). Their self-titled debut album, The Both , was released in April 2014. Leo released his debut solo album The Hanged Man on September 8, 2017. The album was inspired by several years of career and personal hardships, including the loss of a daughter in 2011 due to a late-term miscarriage in which Leo's wife
494-528: The group. For the album The Tyranny of Distance , Leo and Canty utilized a number of in-studio backing musicians. The album incorporated multiple styles including Celtic rock, acoustic folk balladry and pop rock . During the supporting tours for the album, bassist Dave Lerner, drummer Chris Wilson, and keyboardist Dorien Garry became permanent members. The group's next album, 2003's Hearts of Oak , drew from punk rock and new wave influences. The EP Tell Balgeary, Balgury Is Dead soon followed and featured
520-673: The late 1990s when both were touring in bands. She is credited with clapping, whistle, and background vocals on the Hearts of Oak album. His brothers, Chris and Danny Leo, are also singer-songwriters and have been members of bands such as Native Nod , the Lapse , the Van Pelt , Vague Angels, and Holy Childhood. Leo is a vegan, and has served as a spokesman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals . He has made frequent radio appearances as
546-463: The late 1990s when both were touring in bands. She is credited with clapping, whistle, and background vocals on the Hearts of Oak album. His brothers, Chris and Danny Leo, are also singer-songwriters and have been members of bands such as Native Nod , the Lapse , the Van Pelt , Vague Angels, and Holy Childhood. Leo is a vegan, and has served as a spokesman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals . He has made frequent radio appearances as
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#1733086297613572-622: The project to a full band including James Canty on guitar, Jodi Buonanno on bass and Amy Farina on drums. He named the backing band the Pharmacists, and the group released the EP Treble in Trouble . The EP moved away from many of the experimental elements of tej leo by relying on more traditional rock structures and instrumentation, though it still explored some non-traditional characteristics. The band signed to Lookout! Records in 2001 and experienced more lineup changes as Buonanno and Farina left
598-484: The single "Me and Mia". The iTunes -exclusive EP Sharkbite Sessions followed in 2005. In 2006, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists left Lookout! amidst financial crises within the label, and signed a new contract with Chicago -based Touch and Go Records . The band's popularity continued to expand through constant touring and performances at large festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and
624-563: The violence at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota . The EP was made available on the Touch and Go website for a choice of prices with all proceeds going to Democracy Now! and Food Not Bombs of St. Paul. The Pharmacists' most recent album, The Brutalist Bricks , was released on March 9, 2010, followed by a tour of the United States and Europe. In September 2011, Key left
650-403: Was forced to go into premature labor. For the 2019 animated television film Steven Universe: The Movie , Leo collaborated with Rebecca Sugar and Stemage to write the song "Independent Together". In the film, Leo voiced the role of Steg, a fusion of Steven Universe and Greg Universe. As Steg, Leo performed "Independent Together" alongside Aimee Mann (who reprised her role as Opal from
676-401: Was forced to go into premature labor. For the 2019 animated television film Steven Universe: The Movie , Leo collaborated with Rebecca Sugar and Stemage to write the song "Independent Together". In the film, Leo voiced the role of Steg, a fusion of Steven Universe and Greg Universe. As Steg, Leo performed "Independent Together" alongside Aimee Mann (who reprised her role as Opal from
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