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Slightly Stoopid's Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald were signed to Sublime mastermind Brad Nowell's Skunk imprint while still in high school, and did two albums for the label, Slightly Stoopid in 1996 and Longest Barrel Ride two years later. While the sound back then was SoCal skatepunk influenced by thrash elements and copious amounts of weed, Doughty and McDonald's playing and singing had matured considerably by 2001 and Live & Direct: Acoustic Roots. The duo was later rounded by drummer Rob Moran and percussionist/vocalist Oguer Ocon. By 2003 and Everything You Need, they were rocking a California-centric sound of loopy sampledelic pop, hip-hop influence, sunny marijuana affirmations, and the occasional return to raucous skatepunk. In 2005, Slightly Stoopid released their most accomplished album to date, Closer to the Sun. The record mixed dub and reggae influences with light hip-hop and an easy groove -- on tracks like "Ain't Got a Lot of Money," Doughty and McDonald suggested Jack Johnson fronting Fun Lovin' Criminals. Their eclectic mix of sounds found the band on tours over the years with a variety of bands including the Marley Brothers, blink-182, G. Love & Special Sauce, Pennywise, and N.E.R.D. Considering Slightly Stoopid's longtime and adamantly D.I.Y. work ethic, Closer to the Sun impressively debuted in the Billboard Top 200 and sold nearly 25,000 copies in its first two months of release. The EP Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid appeared next, which contained Sun outtakes and other classic studio recordings. Playing nearly 200 shows a year for their diverse fan base affectionately termed Ese Locos or Stoopidheads, the group released a live album (Winter Tour '05-'06) and DVD (Live in San Diego) in June 2006. The releases reflected the band's tendency to jam for nearly two hours at their gigs, focusing on improvisation and crowd interaction. ~ Johnny Loftus, All Music GuideMore

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Nov 7th, 2:53am
keep on jammin'
Jul 19th, 10:27am
sick ass show at red rocks you guys killed it by far one of the best shows ive ever been to! keep doin what you guys do and keep that sticky icky burnin
Jul 7th, 5:48pm
you guys should play an accoustic set at red rocks on the 15th i would be able to die a happy man if you did. count down has begun blazed and confused at red rocks july 15th = 1 epic night
Jun 8th, 9:16pm
Better see all you Stoopid heads at the Blazed & Confused tour with Snoop Dogg this summer!!
Jun 3rd, 7:45pm
you guys had me swaying in columbia,mo. Kinda suprised not as many fans passed up the chronic, because i was getting shit left and right, ya know. Well anyway, I hope to make your show at the santa barbara bowl. Stoopid is Soul Lifting. -Evan
May 26th, 7:24am
You guys best keep your eyes peeled for the new 311 record, Uplifter. It's out so so soon!

Apr 1st, 9:11pm
slighty stoopid, beautiful melodies, groovy bass lines, pure natural music. simply amazing doods! keep on keepin on!
BE ONE!
Mar 30th, 5:11pm
hate to say it.but you guys are starting to lose it.
your should fake your death or disappear befor its too late.
Mar 22nd, 9:16pm
u guys bring bliss to my stressful days
thank u and much much LOVE!
keep on jammmin!!!!
Mar 18th, 6:34pm
thanks so much for the musica! sessions always start and end with you guys!