The Ringers were a Los Angeles–based rock band formed in 2006. They broke up in 2010. Band members were Joe Hursley (vocals, guitar), Joe Robinson (lead guitar), Joe Stiteler (bass), and Patrick Hursley (drums). They released their second full-length album Headlocks and Highkicks in August 2008, with Dave Cobb producing.

The Ringers
OriginLos Angeles, California, USA
GenresRock
Years active2006–2010
LabelsFort Mason Entertainment
MembersJoe Robinson
Joe Hursley
Joe Stiteler
Patrick Hursley

Their first album, "Tokyo Massage III", was released on November 10, 2006. Joe Hursley, also appeared as Maurice in the comedy film Accepted. In the film, the band performed the song "Keepin' Your Head Up" from Tokyo Massage. The Ringers were one of the only unsigned bands to appear on the Accepted film soundtrack.

In April 2008, Joe Hursley played the coiffed, milk powered, faux rock God 'White Gold'. He wields a milk filled 'One Gallon Axe'[1] guitar in the California Milk Processing Board's ad campaign.

The band has also played shows with: New York Dolls, Lily Allen, Valient Thorr, Authority Zero, Supersuckers, Eagles of Death Metal, Semi Precious Weapons, The Architects, Camp Freddy, Bullets and Octane, Nico Vega, and Veruca Salt and many shows with other local LA bands like: Saint Motel, The Binges, Rumspringa, Roses on Her Grave, The Vacation, and Dirty Kings.

Music videos

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of RNDM Creations

  • "Rough in the Diamond" directed by John McCauley, Jamspeed Arts
  • "Old Man Ron" directed by VIMBY filmmaker Eric Katz. Shot by VIMBY Sr. Producer Eric Thompson / Eric Katz.

Discography

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Film and television

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Music placement

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  • Life of Ryan (MTV)
  • Next (MTV)
  • Parental Control (MTV)
  • Rachel Zoe Project (Bravo)
  • The Hard Times of RJ Berger (MTV)
  • Jersey Shore (MTV)

Press

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Showcases

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  • SXSW 2006–2008 (Austin, TX)
  • Viper Room six-month residency (LA)
  • CMJ 2006 and 2007 (NYC)

References

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See also

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