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===1997-2002: Existence===
===1997-2002: Existence===


Pg. 99 toured frequently, performing over 300 shows during its five-year existence.<ref name="RR">{{cite web|last1=X|first1=Chris|title=Pg.99 Biography on Reptillian Records|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031209155632/http://www.reptilianrecords.com:80/reptilian/pg99.html|website=reptillianrecords.com|publisher=Reptillian Records|accessdate=2017-06-19}}</ref> The band underwent a total of nine tours, and have played shows in both the United States and Europe. The band also released three full-length albums, seven splits, an extended play, two compilations, and a demo tape across its lifespan.
Pg. 99 toured frequently, performing over 300 shows during its five-year existence.<ref name="RR">{{cite web|last1=X|first1=Chris|title=Pg.99 Biography on Reptillian Records|url=http://www.reptilianrecords.com/reptilian/pg99.html|website=reptillianrecords.com|publisher=Reptillian Records|accessdate=2017-06-19|deadurl=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031209155632/http://www.reptilianrecords.com/reptilian/pg99.html|archivedate=2003-12-09|df=}}</ref> The band underwent a total of nine tours, and have played shows in both the United States and Europe. The band also released three full-length albums, seven splits, an extended play, two compilations, and a demo tape across its lifespan.


In early 1999, Pg. 99 guitarist Mike Taylor and Reactor No. 7 bassist Andy Low founded Robodog Records (now [[Robotic Empire]]). The label's first two releases were the ''Document #3'' split 7" between Pg. 99 and Reactor No. 7 and the ''Document #4'' tour 6" record that Pg. 99 sold during their first tour in the summer of 1999.
In early 1999, Pg. 99 guitarist Mike Taylor and Reactor No. 7 bassist Andy Low founded Robodog Records (now [[Robotic Empire]]). The label's first two releases were the ''Document #3'' split 7" between Pg. 99 and Reactor No. 7 and the ''Document #4'' tour 6" record that Pg. 99 sold during their first tour in the summer of 1999.
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After several US tours, a European tour, and numerous releases, they disbanded in May 2003. Before officially breaking up, Pg.99 booked [[Steve Albini]] of [[Shellac (band)|Shellac]] and [[Big Black]] as their producer for a follow-up to ''[[Document 8|Document No.&nbsp;8]]''.<ref name="npr-interview"/> Guitarist Mike Taylor cited struggles with maintaining a large line-up due to schedule conflicts, and issues with drinking as major reasons for why Pg. 99 broke up. Taylor also said, "It was like a dysfunctional family where a group of people needed to give each other some space and clarity."<ref name="altpress-reunited"/> Four of the members would go on to perform in [[Pygmy Lush]].<ref name="npr-interview"/>
After several US tours, a European tour, and numerous releases, they disbanded in May 2003. Before officially breaking up, Pg.99 booked [[Steve Albini]] of [[Shellac (band)|Shellac]] and [[Big Black]] as their producer for a follow-up to ''[[Document 8|Document No.&nbsp;8]]''.<ref name="npr-interview"/> Guitarist Mike Taylor cited struggles with maintaining a large line-up due to schedule conflicts, and issues with drinking as major reasons for why Pg. 99 broke up. Taylor also said, "It was like a dysfunctional family where a group of people needed to give each other some space and clarity."<ref name="altpress-reunited"/> Four of the members would go on to perform in [[Pygmy Lush]].<ref name="npr-interview"/>


Two releases completed before the group's break up have yet to see light: a DVD compiling various live footage, and a split 10" with [[City of Caterpillar]] containing both bands' last songs recorded.<ref>[http://www.roboticempire.com/discography.html Robotic Empire discography], see ROBO50 and ROBO078</ref>
Two releases completed before the group's break up have yet to see light: a DVD compiling various live footage, and a split 10" with [[City of Caterpillar]] containing both bands' last songs recorded.<ref>[http://www.roboticempire.com/discography.html Robotic Empire discography] {{webarchive|url=https://www.webcitation.org/5ybSuXW3q?url=http://www.roboticempire.com/discography.html |date=2011-05-11 }}, see ROBO50 and ROBO078</ref>


===2011-present: Reunion shows ===
===2011-present: Reunion shows ===
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060424081116/http://www.pageninetynine.com/ Official website] (archived)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060424081116/http://www.pageninetynine.com/ Official website] (archived)
*[http://www.reptilianrecords.com/reptilian/2007/uncategorized/page-99/ pg. 99 at Reptilian Records]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101125033928/http://www.reptilianrecords.com/reptilian/2007/uncategorized/page-99/ pg. 99 at Reptilian Records]
*[http://www.npr.org/2011/08/31/140082964/pg-99-recorded-live-in-concert Live recording from August 27, 2011 at The Black Cat] via [[NPR]]
*[http://www.npr.org/2011/08/31/140082964/pg-99-recorded-live-in-concert Live recording from August 27, 2011 at The Black Cat] via [[NPR]]


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Pg. 99
Chris Taylor performing with Pg. 99 in Reading, Pennsylvania in 2002
Chris Taylor performing with Pg. 99 in Reading, Pennsylvania in 2002
Background information
Also known aspageninetynine
OriginSterling, Virginia, United States
GenresScreamo,[1][2] hardcore punk,[2] powerviolence,[2] grindcore[2]
Years active1997–2003 (original run)
2011, 2017 (reunions)
LabelsRobotic Empire, Reptilian, Magic Bullet
Past membersChris Taylor
Blake Midgette
Mike Taylor
Jonny Ward
Cory Stevenson
George Crum
Brandon Evans
Jonathan Moore
Kevin Longendyke
Mike Casto
T.L. Smoot
Brian Crozier
Mike Wildman
Jeff Kane

Pg. 99 (also spelled pageninetynine) was a punk rock[1] band from Sterling, Virginia, a town on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. They are considered one of the pioneers of screamo. The band formed as a six-piece in late 1997 and later expanded to an eight-piece. They would occasionally enlist the services of an additional musician or two for a live song but were never more than an eight-piece composed of two singers, three guitarists, two bassists and a drummer. Pg.99 was known for their intense live shows.[3]

History

1997-2002: Existence

Pg. 99 toured frequently, performing over 300 shows during its five-year existence.[4] The band underwent a total of nine tours, and have played shows in both the United States and Europe. The band also released three full-length albums, seven splits, an extended play, two compilations, and a demo tape across its lifespan.

In early 1999, Pg. 99 guitarist Mike Taylor and Reactor No. 7 bassist Andy Low founded Robodog Records (now Robotic Empire). The label's first two releases were the Document #3 split 7" between Pg. 99 and Reactor No. 7 and the Document #4 tour 6" record that Pg. 99 sold during their first tour in the summer of 1999.

2003-2010: Hiatus

After several US tours, a European tour, and numerous releases, they disbanded in May 2003. Before officially breaking up, Pg.99 booked Steve Albini of Shellac and Big Black as their producer for a follow-up to Document No. 8.[5] Guitarist Mike Taylor cited struggles with maintaining a large line-up due to schedule conflicts, and issues with drinking as major reasons for why Pg. 99 broke up. Taylor also said, "It was like a dysfunctional family where a group of people needed to give each other some space and clarity."[6] Four of the members would go on to perform in Pygmy Lush.[5]

Two releases completed before the group's break up have yet to see light: a DVD compiling various live footage, and a split 10" with City of Caterpillar containing both bands' last songs recorded.[7]

2011-present: Reunion shows

Pg. 99 performed a one-off reunion performance in August 2011. The group performed Document No. 8 in its entirety at the Best Friend's Day festival in Richmond, Virginia.[8] When asked about the future of the band, Taylor said: "We felt that if [Best Friend's Day] went well—how we play, how we sound, how we felt—we'd be up for more. If we're going to do it, it's gotta be right and has to feel good. Community is one of the things that made Pg. 99 gigs so special."[6] After the Best Friend's Day festival sold out, Pg.99 scheduled a second performance on August 27, 2011 at The Black Cat in Washington, DC.[9][10]

In a group interview with NPR, Pg.99 was asked about the possibility of recording new material, and several of the members gave conflicting responses. Chris Taylor was content writing and releasing new music with Pygmy Lush, and said, "The only reason to realistically do that is being an old fogey and not making any money and being like, 'This could make us some money.'"[5] However, Mike Taylor said he would be interested in "learning some more songs and doing something small."[5]

In 2017, it was announced that the group will reunite again and will tour with Majority Rule in September of 2017.[11] Mike Taylor has mentioned plans to release a "long hidden" Document #15 through his Yr Screaming Youth imprint sometime in the future.[12]

Style and Influences

Pg. 99 is commonly seen as a screamo band, although the band has expressed some distaste of the label and prefers to be seen as simply punk rock instead.[1] They're also seen as an emoviolence band, mostly due to their grindcore influences.[13][14] The band has also been commonly labeled as hardcore punk.[3][15] Earlier releases showed the band playing a more straightforward style that's heavily influenced by hardcore punk and grindcore, while later releases showed the band experimenting with progression and atmosphere, such as Document #7.[15]

All of the bands releases where known as "documents", according the guitarist Mike Taylor, this was done because each release by the band was seen as a document of their state at the time of recording.[12] The band has gone on to name many groups as influences, such as Rorschach, Deadguy, Unwound, Jeromes Dream, Leonard Cohen (who is referenced by the band with their song "The Lonesome Waltz of Leonard Cohen"), Orchid, and Sunny Day Real Estate.[16] Artwork for their music was primarily done by vocalist Chris Taylor. Members of the band have been largely involved with the local Virginia scene, with members being in bands such as City of Caterpillar, Enemy Soil, Pygmy Lush, among others.

Members

  • Chris Taylor - vocals (1997–2003)
  • Blake "Tiny Dancer" Midgette - vocals (1997–2003)
  • Mike Taylor - guitar (1997–2003)
  • George Crum - guitar (1997–2001, 2002-2003)
  • Jonathan Moore - guitar (2002–2003)
  • Brandon Evans - bass (2000–2003)
  • Cory Stevenson - bass (2000–2002)
  • Kevin Longendyke - bass (2002–2003)
  • Jonny Ward - drums (1997–2003)
Former
  • Mike Casto - guitar (1999–2001)
  • T.L. Smoot - bass (1997–2000)
  • Jonathon Wildman - bass (2001)
  • Jeff Kane - programming, noise (1999)
Timeline

Discography

  • Document No. 1 - Demo tape (self-released, 1999)
  • Document No. 2 - Split 7" with Enemy Soil (Sacapuntas Records, 1999)
  • Document No. 3 - Split 7" with Reactor No. 7 (Robodog Records, 1999)
  • Document No. 4 - Tour 6" (Robodog Records, 1999)
  • Document No. 5 - First full-length LP/CD (Reptilian Records, 2000)[3]
  • Document No. 6 - Split 7" with Process is Dead (Witching Hour Records, 2000)
  • Document No. 7 - LP/CD (Magic Bullet Records/Happy Couples Never Last, 2001)
  • Document No. 8 - LP/CD/Tape (Robotic Empire/Electric Human Project/Scene Police/Old Skool Kids/SzSS, 2001)
  • Document No. 9: A Split Personality - Split 7" with City of Caterpillar (Level Plane Records, 2001)
  • Document No. 10: Do You Need A Play To Stay? - Split Live LP/CD with Waifle (Magic Bullet Records, 2001)
  • Document No. 11 - 7" Reissue of Documents No. 3 and No. 4 (Robotic Empire, 2002)
  • Document No. 12 - Split LP/CD with Majority Rule (Magic Bullet Records, 2002)
  • Document No. 13: Pyramids in Cloth - Split 7" with Circle Takes the Square (Perpetual Motion Machine Records, 2002)
  • Document No. 14: Singles - CD containing all vinyl/compilation/demo tracks (Reptilian Records, 2003) and reissued on vinyl in 2011 through Robotic Empire[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c Lars Gotrich, Pg. 99: A Document Revisited: NPR Music Interview
  2. ^ a b c d "pageninetynine – document #8 CD (robo 009)". Robotic Empire. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Butler, Blake. "allmusic ((( pg. 99 > Overview )))" allmusic.com. Retrieved on 28 May 2009.
  4. ^ X, Chris. "Pg.99 Biography on Reptillian Records". reptillianrecords.com. Reptillian Records. Archived from the original on 2003-12-09. Retrieved 2017-06-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b c d Gotrich, Lars (August 17, 2011). "Pg. 99: A Document Revisited". NPR. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
  6. ^ a b Pettigrew, Jason (July 2011). "Reunited, and it Sounds So Good". Alternative Press. 276 (26): 86. ISSN 1065-1667.
  7. ^ Robotic Empire discography Archived 2011-05-11 at WebCite, see ROBO50 and ROBO078
  8. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 17, 2011). "pg.99 to reunite for Best Friend's Day 2011". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 17, 2011.
  9. ^ a b Kraus, Brian (July 12, 2011). "Pg.99 announce 2nd reunion show and Singles collection". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  10. ^ Wisniewski, Kira (July 12, 2011). "pg.99 reunion show (DC)". Punknews.org. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  11. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Majority Rule playing reunion tour dates with pg.99 and City of Caterpillar". brooklynvegan.com. Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
  12. ^ a b Grice, Nathan (2017-09-18). "Punk Rock in the Wrong Hands: An Interview with Pageninetynine". dustupmag.com. Dust Up Magazine. Retrieved 2017-09-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ Terich, Jeff (2014-02-20). "10 Essential Screamo Albums". treblezine.com. Treble Zine. Retrieved 2017-05-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ Tiernan (2015-07-15), Jack. "Starter Kit: Screamo/Emoviolence". heavyblogisheavy.com. Heavy Blog Is Heavy. Retrieved 2017-05-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ a b Butler, Blake. "allmusic ((( Document #7 > Review )))". Allmusic. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  16. ^ n/a (2017-08-11). "PAGENINETYNINE: DOCUMENT 7 STREAMING AT INVISIBLE ORANGES/BROOKLYNVEGAN; TOUR WITH MAJORITY RULE TO BENEFIT ARTS AND LGBT CAUSES APPROACHES". magicbulletrecords.com. Magic Bullet Records. Retrieved 2017-09-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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