Ugly Kid Joe
Santa Barbara-area hard rockers with a smirk, behind the early '90s hit 'Everything About You' and a heavy cover of Harry Chapin's 'Cat's in the Cradle'.
Where to see Ugly Kid Joe
About Ugly Kid Joe
Ugly Kid Joe is a hard rock band from Isla Vista, CA, formed in 1989.
Ugly Kid Joe formed in Isla Vista, California, in 1989 around singer Whitfield Crane and guitarist Klaus Eichstadt, taking a name that mocked the glam band Pretty Boy Floyd. The EP As Ugly as They Wanna Be came first, followed by the album America's Least Wanted in 1992, then Menace to Sobriety and Motel California.
The band split in the late 1990s and regrouped in 2010, going on to release Uglier Than They Used ta Be and Rad Wings of Destiny. The sound mixes chunky hard rock riffs with funk-metal bounce and Crane's wisecracking delivery.
Hard rockFunk metal
Listen
More like Ugly Kid Joe
Questions about Ugly Kid Joe
What festivals is Ugly Kid Joe playing in 2027?
Ugly Kid Joe is booked at 1 festival we cover: Sonic Temple 2027.
Is Ugly Kid Joe on tour?
Yes. Ugly Kid Joe has 8 shows listed, from Nantes, France on Feb 2, 2027 to Brisbane, Australia on Mar 21, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Ugly Kid Joe playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, Ugly Kid Joe is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Sunday, May 16.
Where is Ugly Kid Joe from?
Ugly Kid Joe is from Isla Vista, CA.
Who is in Ugly Kid Joe?
Ugly Kid Joe is Whitfield Crane (lead vocals), Klaus Eichstadt, Cordell Crockett, Dave Fortman and Shannon Larkin. Former members include Mark Davis and Roger Lahr.
When did Ugly Kid Joe form?
Ugly Kid Joe formed in Isla Vista in 1989.
What was Ugly Kid Joe's first album?
Ugly Kid Joe's first album was America’s Least Wanted (1992). The latest is Rad Wings of Destiny (2022).
What kind of music does Ugly Kid Joe play?
Ugly Kid Joe plays hard rock and funk metal.