Wheatus: American Rock Band from New York

Wheatus is an American rock band from Northport, New York. The group was founded in 1995 by lead singer and guitarist Brendan B. Brown and is best known for their hit single, “Teenage Dirtbag”. The song was released in 2000 and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in August of that year. It also reached the top ten in Ireland and Norway, and peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

Formation and Early Career

Brown started Wheatus after a series of bands he had previously been a part of broke up. He recruited his brother Peter Brown on drums, Rich Liegey on bass, and Phil Aiello on guitar to complete the lineup. After performing gigs around Long Island, they released their debut self-titled album in 2000. The album included “Teenage Dirtbag” as well as other successful singles such as “A Little Respect” and “Sunshine”. In 2002, Wheatus released their second album, Hand Over Your Loved Ones. The album featured the singles “Leroy” and “Wannabe Gangstar”.

Recent Albums and Tours

In 2009, Wheatus released their third studio album, Too Soon Monsoon. The album featured the single “The Light of Love” which received some airplay on alternative radio stations. In 2012, they released their fourth studio album, The Valentine LP. This album featured the single “The London Sun” which was played on BBC Radio 2. In 2016, they released their fifth studio album entitled Welcome to the Neutron Dance Party. The album featured the singles “Truckers Son” and “Stacy's Mom” which were both well-received by fans. Wheatus has been touring consistently since 2000 and has played shows all over the world including Europe, Japan, Australia, Canada, and South America. They have also opened for artists such as Billy Idol and Simple Plan.

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