Peter "JR" Wasilewski

Peter "JR" Wasilewski, born May 27, 1976 in Wallingford, Connecticut, is the saxophonist for American ska punk band Less Than Jake,[1] and former saxophonist of Connecticut ska bands JC Superska and Spring Heeled Jack.

Peter "JR" Wasilewski
Wasilewski performing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 29, 2008
Background information
Born (1976-05-27) May 27, 1976
OriginNew Haven, Connecticut, United States
GenresSka, reggae, punk, rock
InstrumentsSaxophone
Years active1995–present
LabelsAsian Man, No Idea, Capitol, Fat Wreck Chords, Fueled by Ramen, Sire, Sleep It Off Records
Associated actsLess Than Jake, Spring Heeled Jack USA, Four Year Strong, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Early bands

Wasilewski, a Connecticut native, had his beginnings in the band JC Superska before joining New Haven third wave ska band, Spring Heeled Jack. He played tenor saxophone and provided additional vocals up until their breakup in 2000.

Less Than Jake

After the breakup of Spring Heeled Jack, Wasilewski replaced Less Than Jake saxophonist Derron Nuhfer soon after the band's release of Borders and Boundaries in 2000. To avoid potential confusion with having two people named Pete within the band, trombonist Pete Anna being the second, Wasilewski was nicknamed "JR" or Pete Junior. The nickname stuck despite the departure of Pete Anna after the 2001 Warped Tour. The first Less Than Jake album Wasilewski appeared on was 2003's Anthem. He also provides backing vocals, both live and when recording.

Discography

JC Superska

  • JC Superska (1993)
  • Hepstepper (1995)

Spring Heeled Jack

Less Than Jake

  • Anthem (2003)
  • B is for B-sides (2004)
  • B is for B-sides (Remixed) (2005)
  • In with the Out Crowd (2006)
  • Absolution for Idiots and Addicts (EP) (2006)
  • GNV FLA (2008)
  • Greetings From Less Than Jake (2011)
  • Seasons Greetings From Less Than Jake (2012)
  • Greetings & Salutations From Less Than Jake (2012)
  • See the Light (2013)
  • Live From Astoria (2016)

Guest appearances

The Amazing Royal Crowns

  • The Amazing Royal Crowns (1998)

Ann Beretta

  • To All Our Fallen Heroes (1999)

Bonnie McKee

  • Honey (2004)

The Mountain Movers

  • We've Walked In Hell And There Is Life After Death (2008)

Billy Reese Peters

  • Almost Heaven (2006)

Reel Big Fish

  • A Best Of Us... For The Rest Of Us (2010)

The Interrupters

  • Say It Out Loud (2016)

Ice Nine Kills

  • IT Is The End (2018)

References
  1. Bush, John. "Biography: Less Than Jake". Allmusic. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
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