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'Split Five '

Split Five is a Pop Punk/Rock band from Baltimore Maryland. Formed in 2008 by Billy England(singer), Ronnie Squires(Drummer), and Andy Jacobs(lead guitar). Shortly after the start of the band Christian Nygeun was picked up as the bass player. Finding a lack of sound Billy England decided to pick up a guitar as rythm. Shortly after this decsion Andy Jacobs left the band to persue other career oppurtunities, Christian than moved to the lead guitar position. In March 2009 Bucky "Keith" Martin joined Split Five as the bassist. Now Split Five with a solid line-up they moved to Tony Correlli(Producer) to record their first professional song "Hollywood" with great reaction from fans Split Five moved forward with writing and recording more songs. In August 2009 Bucky Martin(Bassist) left the band due to personal conflicts with other memebers of the band. In the following months Ronnie Squires(Drums) left the band. With this news Bucky Martin(bassist) decided to return to the band brining his long-time friend and former band mate Jerry Z as the drummer. Split Five picked up speed in early 2010 brining attention from many Baltimore Clubs, Split Five appeared on WIYY (98 Rock Baltimore) in May of 2010 releasing a new single "Fall time low boy" (Produced by Tony Correlli). This new release had a huge reaction from the local music community. During the next year Split Five played numerous shows throughout the mid-atlantic region. In July 2011 Jerry Z. annouced his departure from Split Five to spend more time with Family. Now Split Five without a drummer continued to write music, striving to finish their full length cd. In September 2011 Split Five had a show booked without a drummer, determined to play this show for their fans Split Five contracted Jeffy Gardner for one show, with positive reaction from the fans Jeffy join Split Five in Decemeber 2011 at a show just prior to hitting the stage. "Now finally after years of playing with butt holes with finally feel complete, Jeffy was our missing link", "We are finally running at 100%" Bucky Martin Stated after the show. Split Five is known for the catchy songs and their unpredictable stage antics. In early 2012 Split Five signed with "O Management" to boost there careers to the next levels. "We just love playing music for our fans and that's what we want to focus on" Billy England.