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Wasted Roots is an American band, formed in Riverside, California. The band consists of Richy & Saul Viayra, Ralphy Martinez, and Luis Luevano.

History
Richy Viayra and Ralphy Vargas Martinez met in high school, Richy was a freshmen and Ralphy was a sophomore, they soon became good friends over the next year, and when Richy and his little brother Saul in eight grade at the time were in need for a drummer for a band they were forming, Ralphy being a drummer for about six months had told Richy that he new how to play the drums so he joined up, but a problem emerged when Saul singer/ bass player was having trouble playing bass and singing a few songs. To solve the problem they had close friend Brandon Thompson fill in on bass for Yoalis B-day show. Soon after Brandon became the full time bass player for the band. Still without a name the band got together and came up with a few Black teen angst,Pluto's gone, Slutty nuns, but the name "Dead End" came from Brandon. In 2010 dead end was on the lookout for a rhythm guitar player to give them a better sound, who they found was lead guitarist of the ska/punk band (Buzz-kills) Luis Luevano, Ralphy who had been their temporary drummer until they disbanded early that year. Now as a five piece and getting a decent rep., it would not last very long with the departure of bass player Brandon from the band in fall of 2011. He was kicked out for the lack of his dedication to the band. soon after dead end was at a real dead end not have practiced and bailing on shows for six months, there were no one to offer shows because of ex bass player Brandon. Now in early 2012 they had some struggles finding a new bass player but it came down to Saul to play bass and sing which he got better at. Now at a cross roads they changed their name to Wasted Roots and scraped many originals and tweeked their sound to be more elaborate an interesting then dead end's very repetitive sound. The name came from their wide range of sound from reggae,punk,ska,and rock.

Band Members
Richy Viayra - Guitar/ Vocals

Saul Viayra - Bass Guitar/ Vocals

Rafael Vargas Martinez - Drums

Luis Luevano - Guitar/ Vocals