88 Fingers Louie is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States, which was formed in 1993.After disbanding in 1999, guitarist Dan Wleklinski and bassist Joe Principe formed the well-known punk rock band Rise Against. The band reunited in 2009, and has continued playing shows in Chicago, Canada, Belgium, Las Vegas, and Asbury Park. The band held a 20th anniversary show in 2013. The name comes from a Flintstones gangster who sells dodgy pianos.
Associated Acts
Rise Against, Break The Silence, Shot Baker Alkaline Trio, Explode and Make Up
Genres
Melodic hardcore, Punk rock
Labels
Fat Wreck Chords, Hopeless, Rocco Records, Go Deaf Records
Origin
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Years Active
1993 96, 1998 99, 2009 10, 2013 present
Name
88 Fingers Louie