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3 Ska-Punk Bands of the 90s That Had Millennials Skanking and Wearing Checkers and Plaid

In the mid-to-late 90s, ska-punk broke into the mainstream, bringing a flood of fashion trends and a dance craze known as “skanking.”

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The third wave of ska punk came in the mid-90s. During this time, ska-punk exploded into the mainstream with fast tempos, brass arrangements, and a unique fashion sense. These four 90s ska-punk bands had millennials skanking and wearing checkerboard or plaid patterns.

Honorable mentions include Less Than Jake, Goldfinger, and early releases from No Doubt.

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