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The group formed in 1992, and released a vinyl single, "Proto Pretty", which was later compiled on [[Rhino Records]]' "Poptopia" series of [[power pop]] compilations. They followed this with the albums ''Wondermints'' (1995), ''Wonderful World of the Wondermints'' (an album of [[cover version]]s from 1996), ''Bali'' (1998)<ref name="Larkin90">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=2000|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0427-8|page=433}}</ref> and ''[[Mind If We Make Love to You]]'' (2002). Most of these albums were released in [[Japan]] prior to release in the United States. The group also contributed to the soundtrack of the [[Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery|first Austin Powers movie]] at the request of [[Mike Myers]].
The group formed in 1992, and released a vinyl single, "Proto Pretty", which was later compiled on [[Rhino Records]]' "Poptopia" series of [[power pop]] compilations. They followed this with the albums ''Wondermints'' (1995), ''Wonderful World of the Wondermints'' (an album of [[cover version]]s from 1996), ''Bali'' (1998)<ref name="Larkin90">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=2000|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0427-8|page=433}}</ref> and ''[[Mind If We Make Love to You]]'' (2002). Most of these albums were released in [[Japan]] prior to release in the United States. The group also contributed to the soundtrack of the [[Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery|first Austin Powers movie]] at the request of [[Mike Myers]].


In 1999, the group signed on to be part of [[Brian Wilson]]'s touring band.<ref name="Larkin90"/> Walusko and Gregory have played with him continuously ever since, with D'Amico only having toured with Wilson in 1999, 2000, 2002, and 2003. When D'Amico left to spend time with his family, he was replaced in 2001 and early 2002 by [[Andy Paley]], and in 2004 by [[Nelson Bragg]]. D'Amico rejoined Wilson's band in the summer of 2008, replacing Jim Hines on drums after relieving fellow multi-instrumentalist Scott Bennett of his temporary drumming duties. Sahanaja also missed a few shows in 2003 and 2008, being replaced by [[Gary Griffin (musician)|Gary Griffin]], and in 2016, when [[Billy Hinsche]] took his place.
In 1999, the group signed on to be part of [[Brian Wilson]]'s touring band.<ref name="Larkin90"/> Walusko and Gregory have played with him continuously ever since, with D'Amico having toured with Wilson only in 1999, 2000, 2002, and 2003. When D'Amico left to spend time with his family, he was replaced in 2001 and early 2002 by [[Andy Paley]], and in 2004 by [[Nelson Bragg]]. D'Amico rejoined Wilson's band in the summer of 2008, replacing Jim Hines on drums after relieving fellow multi-instrumentalist Scott Bennett of his temporary drumming duties. Sahanaja also missed a few shows in 2003 and 2008, being replaced by [[Gary Griffin (musician)|Gary Griffin]], and in 2016, when [[Billy Hinsche]] took his place.


All Wondermints can be heard on Wilson's CDs and DVDs ''[[Live at the Roxy Theatre]]'', ''Brian Wilson on Tour'', ''[[Pet Sounds Live]]'', and ''[[Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin]]'', with Sahanaja, Walusko, and Gregory also appearing on the ''Pet Sounds Live in London'' album and the studio albums ''[[Gettin' in Over My Head]]'', ''[[Brian Wilson Presents Smile]]'', ''[[That Lucky Old Sun (album)|That Lucky Old Sun]]'' and ''[[No Pier Pressure]]''.
All Wondermints can be heard on Wilson's CDs and DVDs ''[[Live at the Roxy Theatre]]'', ''Brian Wilson on Tour'', ''[[Pet Sounds Live]]'', and ''[[Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin]]'', with Sahanaja, Walusko, and Gregory also appearing on the ''Pet Sounds Live in London'' album and the studio albums ''[[Gettin' in Over My Head]]'', ''[[Brian Wilson Presents Smile]]'', ''[[That Lucky Old Sun (album)|That Lucky Old Sun]]'' and ''[[No Pier Pressure]]''.

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The Wondermints[1] are an American rock band from Los Angeles that released four studio albums between 1995 and 2002.[2][3] The main line-up consisted of Darian Sahanaja (keyboards); Nick Walusko (also known as Nicky Wonder; guitar), and Mike D'Amico (percussion). The band members are also known for serving as part of the backing band for Brian Wilson since 1999. Other contributors to the Wondermints have included Brian Kassan (bass), David Nolte (bass) and Probyn Gregory (various).

History

The group formed in 1992, and released a vinyl single, "Proto Pretty", which was later compiled on Rhino Records' "Poptopia" series of power pop compilations. They followed this with the albums Wondermints (1995), Wonderful World of the Wondermints (an album of cover versions from 1996), Bali (1998)[4] and Mind If We Make Love to You (2002). Most of these albums were released in Japan prior to release in the United States. The group also contributed to the soundtrack of the first Austin Powers movie at the request of Mike Myers.

In 1999, the group signed on to be part of Brian Wilson's touring band.[4] Walusko and Gregory have played with him continuously ever since, with D'Amico having toured with Wilson only in 1999, 2000, 2002, and 2003. When D'Amico left to spend time with his family, he was replaced in 2001 and early 2002 by Andy Paley, and in 2004 by Nelson Bragg. D'Amico rejoined Wilson's band in the summer of 2008, replacing Jim Hines on drums after relieving fellow multi-instrumentalist Scott Bennett of his temporary drumming duties. Sahanaja also missed a few shows in 2003 and 2008, being replaced by Gary Griffin, and in 2016, when Billy Hinsche took his place.

All Wondermints can be heard on Wilson's CDs and DVDs Live at the Roxy Theatre, Brian Wilson on Tour, Pet Sounds Live, and Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin, with Sahanaja, Walusko, and Gregory also appearing on the Pet Sounds Live in London album and the studio albums Gettin' in Over My Head, Brian Wilson Presents Smile, That Lucky Old Sun and No Pier Pressure.

The band is part of a power pop scene in Los Angeles, many of whose members play on each other's records. All of the members of Wondermints, especially Gregory, have made frequent guest appearances and have several side projects, some of the more notable of which are Love, The Eels, Baby Lemonade, The Negro Problem, Stew and Kim Fox.

On August 7, 2019, Walusko died at the age of 59.[5]

Albums

  • Wondermints (1995)
  • Wonderful World of the Wondermints (1996)
  • Bali (1998)
  • Mind If We Make Love to You (2002)[6]
  • Kaleidoscopin': Exploring Prisms of the Past (2009)

References

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External links

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  1. ↑ Sahanaja and Walusko refer to their band with a definite article in these interviews:
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  6. ↑ Glauber, Gary (22 August 2002). Wondermints: Mind If We Make Love to You (Review), PopMatters
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