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'''Ara Babajian''' (born July 9, 1972) is an [[United States|American]] [[drum kit|drummer]] who has been a member of such bands as [[Leftöver Crack]] and [[The Slackers]].<ref>[http://www.punknews.org/article/20977 Punk News - Interview with Leftover Crack]</ref> Ara is of Armenian descent, and is named after [[Aramu|Ara]], an Armenian king.<ref>http://www.mumsthewurd.com/2009/07/interview-with-ara-babajian-of-the-slackers/</ref>
'''Ara Babajian''' (born July 9, 1972) is an [[United States|American]] [[drum kit|drummer]] who has been a member of such bands as [[Leftöver Crack]] and [[The Slackers]].<ref>[http://www.punknews.org/article/20977 Punk News - Interview with Leftover Crack]</ref> Ara is of Armenian descent, and is named after [[Aramu|Ara]], an Armenian king.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumsthewurd.com/2009/07/interview-with-ara-babajian-of-the-slackers/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-05-25 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041649/http://www.mumsthewurd.com/2009/07/interview-with-ara-babajian-of-the-slackers/ |archivedate=2016-03-04 |df= }}</ref>


Together with Dunia Best, [[Jay Nugent]] and [[Alec Baillie]] he started the [[third wave ska]] band Agent 99 in the early nineties. In 1998 they released the compilation album ''Little Pieces 1993-1995''.
Together with Dunia Best, [[Jay Nugent]] and [[Alec Baillie]] he started the [[third wave ska]] band Agent 99 in the early nineties. In 1998 they released the compilation album ''Little Pieces 1993-1995''.
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Ara Babajian has played in a number of other bands, including [[King Django]], [[Ruder Than You]], The Trick Babys, Skandalous All Stars (a [[ska]] [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] featuring several members of the Slackers), and Sic & Mad.
Ara Babajian has played in a number of other bands, including [[King Django]], [[Ruder Than You]], The Trick Babys, Skandalous All Stars (a [[ska]] [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] featuring several members of the Slackers), and Sic & Mad.


He is an endorser of Pro-Mark Drumsticks<sup>[http://www.promark.com/endorsers/endorser.cfm?endorser_id=8d7820a2-85d6-4fd6-88bf-e94934601dd4]</sup>.
He is an endorser of Pro-Mark Drumsticks<sup>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071009023054/http://www.promark.com/endorsers/endorser.cfm?endorser_id=8d7820a2-85d6-4fd6-88bf-e94934601dd4]</sup>.


He was also the original drummer of the [[Star Fucking Hipsters]].
He was also the original drummer of the [[Star Fucking Hipsters]].
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.promark.com/endorsers/endorser.cfm?endorser_id=8d7820a2-85d6-4fd6-88bf-e94934601dd4 Pro-Mark Drumsticks]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071009023054/http://www.promark.com/endorsers/endorser.cfm?endorser_id=8d7820a2-85d6-4fd6-88bf-e94934601dd4 Pro-Mark Drumsticks]
*[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p229971|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Entry]
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Ara Babajian
Ara Babajian of The Slackers performing in Bristol on 11July 2014.
Ara Babajian of The Slackers performing in Bristol on 11July 2014.
Background information
Birth nameKenneth Ara Babajian
Also known asAra Babajian, Ara Crack
BornJuly 9, 1972 (1972-07-09) (age 52)
OriginHollywood, California, United States
GenresSka, Punk, Reggae
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter
InstrumentDrums
Years active1995–present
LabelsHellcat Records, Fat Wreck Chords, Alternative Tentacles, Moon Ska Records
WebsiteThe Slackers, Leftöver Crack

Ara Babajian (born July 9, 1972) is an American drummer who has been a member of such bands as Leftöver Crack and The Slackers.[1] Ara is of Armenian descent, and is named after Ara, an Armenian king.[2]

Together with Dunia Best, Jay Nugent and Alec Baillie he started the third wave ska band Agent 99 in the early nineties. In 1998 they released the compilation album Little Pieces 1993-1995.

In April 2000, Babajian joined Baillie to play drums in Leftöver Crack under the pseudonym "Ara Crack" until 2002. In early 2003 Ara joined The Slackers. In 2005, he rejoined Leftover Crack and currently plays in both bands, along with being an active member of The World/Inferno Friendship Society.

Ara Babajian has played in a number of other bands, including King Django, Ruder Than You, The Trick Babys, Skandalous All Stars (a ska supergroup featuring several members of the Slackers), and Sic & Mad.

He is an endorser of Pro-Mark Drumsticks[1].

He was also the original drummer of the Star Fucking Hipsters.

During the 80's, Ara also played drums in the funky-style band Das Booty with Brian Pitts on bass, Matthew Moreno on Horns (for a short time), Michael Cardenas on guitar and others. Demos of this band were to later circulate on YouTube mistakenly as lost Red Hot Chili Peppers recordings. It was eventually cleared up and credit has been given to Das Booty.

References

  1. ^ Punk News - Interview with Leftover Crack
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-05-25. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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