Deal's Gone Bad

Deal's Gone Bad is a band from Chicago, Illinois. Their sound mixes reggae, rocksteady, and ska music with American soul. They have been together since 1994, with numerous lineup changes over the years. The current incarnation has been mostly stable since 2003.

The band has shared the stage with performers such as the Skatalites, Toots and the Maytals, Desmond Dekker, The English Beat, Hepcat, The Slackers, Flogging Molly, and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

Current lineup

• Todd Hembrook - Lead vocals
• Dave Simon - Guitar
• Karl Gustafson - Keyboards
• Mike Corcoran - Drums
• Mike "Spider" Hobson - Bass
• Aaron Hammes - Baritone sax, vocals
• Tom Riley - Tenor sax, vocals
• Pedro - Trombone

Former members

• Mike Park - Lead vocals
• Doug Corcoran - Trumpet, keys, organ, vocals
• Marty Madera - Bass
• Denis McQuinn - Tenor sax
• Danny Johnson - Alto sax, backing vocals

Discography

• Orgasmico (1996)
• Large and In Charge (1998) (Jump Up! Records)
• Elephants/ Mad at the World 7" (1998) (Jump Up! Records)
• Overboard (1999) (Jump Up! Records)
• Fire! EP (2002) (Jump Up! Records)
• Guide to Boat Drinks and Cruise Cocktails (2002) (Jump Up! Records)
• The Longest Happy Hour: 1998-2003 (2005) (Jump Up! Records)
• The Ramblers (2007) (Jump Up! Records/Megalith Records)

External links

• Deal's Gone Bad Website
• Jump Up! Records
• Megalith Records
• ChicagoSka
• Allmusic.com
• Todd Hembrook and the Hemispheres