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Bending Over Backwards is a punk rock band based in New Hyde Park, NY. They have been cited as "ressurecting old school punk." The currently band consists of Eddie Boroslawski (lead guitar/vocals), Dana Canale (bass/vocals), and Brendan Malley (rhythm guitar/vocals). The band is currently seearching for a permanent drummer.

History

In February 2010, Eddie and Dana formed a band with Brian Torrusio and Joe Carrotta called "Leaders of Mayhem." Due to musical differences, Joe left the band and then Brian left shortly after.

They decided to change their name to "Bending Over Backwards" and began their search for new band members. Around November of 2010, Bending Over Backwards joined with The Breaking Point for a short period of time.

After Eddie and Dana left The Breaking Point in April of 2011, they changed their name back to Bending Over Backwards and had their first official show on Dana's 20th birthday on April 29th, 2011 at the Broadway Bar in Amityville. Months went by as they were once again looking for new members.

On November 12th, 2011, ryan Meehan joined Bending Over Backwards on drums. However Ryan left the band shortly after due to musical diferences. As a result The search for a new drummer commenced until March 2012, as Tom Catterson joined on drums.

In June 2012, Bending Over Backwards recorded their three track EP, "Ready, Set, Go!!", with Tom Douglas of The Cowboy Presents. In Auagust 2012, Brendan Malley, former bassist of Fear of Failure, joined as rhythm guitarist. The first show of this lineup was on August 19th, 2012 at Sinclair's Pub in West Babylon.

Musical Style and Influences

The band's genre is rooted in punk rock. Their influences include Ramones, Green Day, Joan Jett, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Rancid, The Runaways, The Beatles, TAT, The Gits, The Offspring, and Rise Against.

Discography

Ready, Set, Go!! EP (2012)

Members

Eddie Boroslawski - Lead guitar, vocals

Dana Canale - Bass guitar, vocals

Brendan Malley - Rhythm guitar, vocals

Websites

http://www.Facebook.com/BendingOverBackwards