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Hailing from Eugene, Oregon, Daddies burst onto the scene in 1989, co-founded by Steve Perry and Dan Schmid. Fusing swing, ska, punk, and jazz with a dynamic horn section, the band helped steer the swing revival into the mainstream. Their breakthrough came with the 1997 album Zoot Suit Riot, which peaked at #17 on the Billboard 200 and spent 53 weeks on the Heatseekers chart. The video for Zoot Suit Riot earned them an MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best New Artist in a Video in 1998. Since then, Daddies have continued to craft high-energy crossover tunes, delivering a blend that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary. Below you’ll find a detailed biography, discography highlights, and up-to-date tour information to help you secure your seats to their next show.