Jordan Pundik
Jordan Pundik | |
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 Pundik performing with his band New Found Glory in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Chugga Chugga |
| Born | October 12, 1979 |
| Origin | Pompano Beach, Florida, US |
| Genres | Pop punk, punk revival, melodic hardcore[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Website | http://www.newfoundglory.com |
Jordan Izaak Pundik (born October 12, 1979 in Pompano Beach, Florida)[2] is an American musician and songwriter.
Pundik is a founding member and the frontman of rock band New Found Glory, for whom he sings lead vocals and contributes lyrics. He is also the guitarist in the band's side-project, the International Superheroes of Hardcore, where he performs under the pseudonym of "Chugga Chugga".
Biography
Jordan Pundik was born in Englewood, New Jersey to Carlos and Maureen Pundik. His family moved to Pompano Beach, Florida when he was 3 years old. He has a brother named Daniel and a sister named Edra.
Musical career
The origins of the band New Found Glory date back to the summer of 1997 when Pundik met Chad Gilbert at J.P. Taravella High School and the pair began writing music together. Pundik later stated the band name was created whilst he and Klein were working in Red Lobster together. Pundik says, "We came up with A New Found Glory, we wrote it on a napkin. I think we pulled some of it from "A Newfound Interest in Massachusetts" by the Get Up Kids".[3] They recruited friend Ian Grushka on bass, who they had previously played with in a band named "Inner City Kids". The band practiced in Grushka's garage, and later invited Joe "Taco Joe" Moreno to play drums. Shortly thereafter, Chad Gilbert (lead guitar), former vocalist of Shai Hulud, joined to complete the quintet.[3]
In addition to his work with New Found Glory, Pundik has also collaborated with many artists. His vocals also appear on the tracks "Kings of Hollywood" and "You're Not Alone" on MxPx's 2003 release Before Everything & After. He also does backup vocals for the song "Cat Like Thief" by Box Car Racer. Jordan also appears on the Hope After the End/A Stab In The Dark split EP with Ned Harrington. In 2004, he appeared on the Breakdance Vietnam song "Graves of Mistakes" from the album Memories of Better Days, released on Broken Sounds Records. Jordan also contributed vocals on "You're the Wanker, If Anyone Is" by Say Anything alongside bandmate Chad Gilbert. Jordan also contributed vocals on the b-side track titled "The Lost Boys" by Set Your Goals. Jordan is also featured in the band Midtown's music video "Just Rock & Roll". In 2010, Pundik collaborated with Paramore's Hayley Williams and Relient K's Ethan Luck for a punk rock cover of "The Bed Intruder Song".
Personal life
In 2003 Jordan became engaged to longtime girlfriend Stacey Greimsmann; the couple married on September 5, 2005. They divorced February 15, 2007. In mid to late 2008, he became engaged to his current wife, Mandy Gerling. The pair married May 23, 2009 in Oceanside, CA where they currently reside. Their son Van Phillip Pundik was born on October 6, 2010.
Pundik has stated that Nirvana is his biggest inspiration.[4]
Discography
with New Found Glory
- 1997: It's All About The Girls (EP)
- 1999: Nothing Gold Can Stay
- 2000: From the Screen to Your Stereo (EP)
- 2000: New Found Glory
- 2002: Sticks and Stones
- 2004: Catalyst
- 2006: Coming Home
- 2007: From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II
- 2008: Hits
- 2008: Tip of the Iceberg (EP)
- 2009: Not Without a Fight
- 2011: Radiosurgery_(album)
with International Superheroes of Hardcore
- 2008: Takin' it Ova!
- 2008: HPxHC (EP)
Record Labels
- with New Found Glory
- Fiddler Records (1997)
- Eulogy Records (1999)
- Drive-Thru Records/Geffen Records (2000–2007)
- Bridge 9 Records (2008 – present)
- Epitaph Records (2009 – present)
References
- ^ {{cite, alternative rockweb|url=http://www.myspace.com/internationalsuperheroesofhardcore%7Ctitle=MySpace Music > International Superheroes of Hardcore|publisher=Myspace|accessdate=2009-07-30}}
- ^ "IMDb > Jordan Pundik > Biography". IMDB. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
- ^ a b Manley, Brendan (March 2010), "1996-1997: The Oral History of New Found Glory", Alternative Press, no. 260, p. 63, ISSN 1065-1667, retrieved 31 January 2010
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1398959/bio
