Questlove 60 min DJ Set RBMA takeover NYC | en

Robert Pollard and Chris Slusarenko .

Grasshopper Takeover (also known as GTO) is a band from Omaha, Nebraska, United States. They were formed in December 1995. Its members are Bob Boyce (Vocals, Drums), Curtis Grubb (Vocals, Guitar), James McMann (Bass), and Michael Cioffero (Guitar). They currently have five full length CDs and three EPs. Their latest EP' "Hear No Evil" and "See No Evil" are part of a three disc collection yet to be completed. It is unknown when the final of the three, "Speak No Evil" will be released. .

The Takeover UK successfully take the pop sensibility of the ‘60s and marry it with Class of ‘77 punk rock. Unabashedly pop, with a punk attitude shining through thick power chords and vocals that teeter between sugar and snarl...this IS exciting pop music. Huge hooks and smashing choruses flirt with one another in songs such as “Ah La La,” while the band’s inherent charm shines through in tracks, “Evelyn” and “The Lonely Ones.” The Takeover UK are as charismatic on record as they are live, with an astonishing ability to craft scores of classic songs that make people move. Having...