Aaron Barrett (born August 30, 1974 in San Bernardino County, California) is the lead singer, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter for the ska-punk band Reel Big Fish. Prior to forming with Reel Big Fish, Barrett played trombone in another ska-punk act, The Scholars, along with future Reel Big Fish bandmates Scott Klopfenstein and Grant Barry. More recently he formed The Forces of Evil with former members of Jeffries Fan Club, The Scholars and Lone Raspberry. In terms of sound, The Forces of Evil sounded similar to Barrett's main band although lyrically, were much more negative and pessimistic. The Forces Of Evil appeared to cease touring and playing in early 2005, although members have gone on to play with Reel Big Fish. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 778 × 583 pixelsFull resolution (778 × 583 pixel, file size: 222 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Aaron Barrett. ... is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see SKA (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Alternative music redirects here. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... Reel Big Fish is an American ska punk band, best known for the 1997 hit Sell Out. ... The Scholars was also the name of a 1950s Texas pop music group, that is now famous as the first band Kenny Rogers recorded with. ... Members Jay and John playing at the Ska Summit 2003. ... is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... San Bernardino County is the largest county in the contiguous United States by area, containing more land than each of nine states. ... Reel Big Fish is an American ska punk band, best known for the 1997 hit Sell Out. ... The Scholars were an American band. ... Scott Klopfenstein is a long-time member of Reel Big Fish. ... Grant Barry, from Corpus Christi, is the former trombone player of Reel Big Fish and before he was in Reel Big Fish he was in The Scholars with Scott Klopfenstein and Aaron Barrett. ... Members Jay and John playing at the Ska Summit 2003. ... Jeffries Fan Club was a Third-wave ska band formed in the late 1990s. ... The Scholars were an American band. ...

Barrett gained notoriety in 2004 when he appeared onstage with Reel Big Fish at a concert in Syracuse, apparently intoxicated. After around 45 minutes, Barrett flew into a frenzy mid-song, destroying equipment onstage and leaving the venue. Barrett later referenced the incident in a blog entry. The show was also reviewed by Punknews.org. This article or section should include material from drunkenness Intoxication is an impaired mental and physical state caused by ingesting alcoholic beverages or other psychoactive drugs. ...

Barrett is also featured in Serious Awesomeness, a DVD by The Aquabats, interviewing attendees of an Aquabats show outside of The Glass House in Pomona, California, calling himself "Joe Famous" and is also seen briefly on stage with the band. He also did backing vocals on "Irie", a song by The Hippos featured on their album Forget the World. He made a cameo appearance in the music video for "Come Back Home" by Suburban Legends. The cover of Serious Awesomeness. ... The Aquabats (often written as The Aquabats!) are an American rock band formed in 1994 in Huntington Beach, California and currently recording for Nitro Records. ... Nickname: Location in Los Angeles County and the State of California Country State County Los Angeles County, California Government  - Mayor Norma Torres Area  - City 22. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Hippos was a third wave ska-punk band from Southern California. ... Forget the World is the debut album by the Los Angeles, California ska band The Hippos, released in 1997 by Vagrant Records and Fueled by Ramen Records. ... Suburban Legends is a seven piece third wave ska band from Orange County, California. ...

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Barrett married actress Molly Torrence in Las Vegas in July 2004.

Barrett plays a variety of guitars. Of his more famous guitars are his white Gibson Les Paul with a black pick guard, complete with a decal of the devil smoking a cigar on the body; his black, sticker slapped Gibson SG; his black Fender Jazzmaster; Gordon Smith. In a fan interview he stated that the reason he is currently, as of 2007, playing a student-level Epiphone Les Paul because he broke the headstock off of his Gibson and was not able to come up with the money fast enough for the tour. On their live DVD commentary, Barrett comments that he paid $2000 for his Gordon Smith, but it is the best sounding guitar he has ever had. In the video for "Take on Me" Barrett plays a blue double-neck Ibanez guitar which also appears on the cover of the album Why Do They Rock So Hard? as a silhouette. Epiphone Emperor The Epiphone Company is a guitar manufacturer. ... This article is about the musician. ... // Gibson may refer to: Gibson Amphitheatre Gibson Appliance Gibson Girl Gibson Guitar Corporation Gibson cocktail Alexander Gibson (conductor) (1926–1995), Scottish composer and music director Alexander Gibson (industrialist) (1819–1913), Canadian industrialist Alfred Gibson (?–1874), Australian explorer Althea Gibson (1927–2003), African-American tennis player Bob Gibson (born 1935), American... Why Do They Rock So Hard? is the third full-length release by the ska punk band Reel Big Fish. ... For other uses, see Silhouette (disambiguation). ...

He also plays an Ibanez guitar in the videos for "Everything Sucks", "Sell Out" and "She Has A Girlfriend Now". He is also shown to be playing an Ibanez on the sleeve of Reel Big Fish's first album Everything Sucks. On tour recently he has been playing an Epiphone, which are known to make Gibson copies.

Aaron Barrett is also a Aquacadet, a member of the The Aquabats official fan legion; he can be seen wearing a cadet patch in the music video for Reel Big Fish's "Party Down."

Discography

Full-Length Albums

• Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free (Reel Big Fish - 2007)
• Greatest Hit...And More (Reel Big Fish - 2006 - This album was not authorized to be produced by Aaron nor Reel Big Fish) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album (Reel Big Fish - 2006) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar
• We're Not Happy 'Til You're Not Happy (Reel Big Fish - 2005) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Friend or FOE? (The Forces of Evil - 2003) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Favorite Noise (Reel Big Fish - 2002) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Cheer Up! (Reel Big Fish - 2002) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Last Great Record of The 20th Century (The Scholars - 1999) -- Trombone
• Why Do They Rock So Hard? (Reel Big Fish - 1998) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Turn The Radio Off (Reel Big Fish - 1996) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Everything Sucks (Reel Big Fish - 1995) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar

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• Duet All Night Long (Reel Big Fish / Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer - 2007) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Because We Care (The Forces of Evil - 2002) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar
• Keep Your Receipt EP (Reel Big Fish - 1997) -- Lead Vocals, Guitar