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Early Years
Sassing Mackenzie was a party-rock trio that hailed from Richmond Hill, Ontario in late 1997. Co-founders Derek Rucas, Jaash Singh and Sean Phelan started off playing Nirvana cover songs while concurrently writing original music.

Sassing Mackenzie aligned with Fred Duval at Powerlines Studio in early 1998 to start production on their first full-length LP titled "House". Post-production on "House" finished in the summer and on December 4, 1998, "House" was officially released to the public. Sassing Mackenzie played several shows in and amongst the Toronto area including an appearance on the hit CBC Television teen talk show "Jonovision" hosted by Jonathan Torrens. They were also an important part of the Toronto music scene, playing several shows with such bands as Sweener, Karma 69, The Heatscores, and sass-punk indie greats Eww...You're a Girl and Girls Suck.

In early 2000, Phelan left the band to pursue other music interests, leaving Rucas and Singh to find a new bassist, but to no avail. He returned briefly in the fall of 2000, but only for a short stint, as the band decided to break up shortly thereafter. Sassing Mackenzie's Farewell Show was on December 28th, 2000--in Dominic's home--at the Reverb in Toronto, Ontario.

Post-Sassing Mackenzie
On August 7, 2005 Sassing Mackenzie reunited for one last show at the Reverb.

Band members

 * Derek Rucas – vocals, guitar (1997–2000)
 * Sean Phelan – bass guitar (1997–2000)
 * Jaash Singh – drums, backing vocals (1997–2000)