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With their combination of 50's teen pop and cheerleader stage presence, Junior Varsity could easily provide the soundtrack of any high school pep rally. Originally consisting of Matt Murillo (drums/ vocals), Kim Hammond (bass/ vocals), DJ Butchie Cordell and Sean McManus (guitar/ vocals), this Houston trio contain the self-described sound of "frat-hop" as they also share a love for beach movies and three-chord punk. A number of compilation contributions and singles eventually followed between 1996 to 1998 before Junior Varsity's first full-length Bam Bam Bam came out in 1998. This release featured the debut of new member Rebecca Whitley, who joined after the departure of McManus. ~Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide