Playing old-school punk rock with an up-to-date level of snottiness and mordant humor, the Spits have enjoyed a surprisingly long and healthy career bashing out stripped-down rock tunes with equal shares of attitude, aggressive eccentricity, and muscle. Spits founders Sean Wood (guitar and vocals) and Erin Wood (bass and vocals) are siblings who were born and raised in Allegan, Michigan and began making music in 1987 with a band called the Riot Midgets. In 2000, Nickel & Dime Records released the band's self-titled debut album, and the Spits hit the road, developing a reputation for their wild stage shows, their relentless touring schedule, and their habit of dressing up for the audience. ~ Mark Deming