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Toadies

Fort Worth, TX

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rock Popularity: 52 Established Division

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Region: North Texas / DFW Conference: Texas Regional Rank: #64

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Did You Know

  • Toadies formed after Vaden Todd Lewis heckled a Fort Worth band, leading to an impromptu audition.
  • "Possum Kingdom" almost wasn't a single until KZEW-FM championed it, launching their fame.
  • Their name, Toadies, originated from childhood nicknames Lewis and drummer Mark Reznicek shared.
  • Toadies formed in Fort Worth, Texas, amidst the city's burgeoning alternative rock scene.
  • Their name, "Toadies," was inspired by a group of childhood bullies.
  • "Possum Kingdom"'s eerie lyrics reference the Texas lake of the same name.
  • Grunge and post-punk bands like Pixies influenced Toadies' raw sound.
  • Rubberneck, their debut, went platinum without significant mainstream radio play initially.
  • Vaden Todd Lewis briefly fronted Burden Brothers, a heavier, southern rock project.
  • Toadies' sound helped solidify a regional sound that some labeled "Texas Grunge."
  • They took a hiatus in 2001 due to label pressures and internal conflicts.
  • Reunion shows in the late 2000s reignited their fanbase and recording career.
  • Toadies curated Dia de los Toadies, an annual music festival in Texas.

Locations in Lyrics

2 location references across 3 songs

Songs & Places

Possum Kingdom
Graford, TX
"Possum Kingdom"
Send You To Heaven
Memphis, TN
"I caught you thumbing your way to Memphis"
Tyler
"Into Mexico"

Rivers & Roads in Song Nearby

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