Article: The Presidents show value of term limits

THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

At: the Paradise on Sunday night

Here's a recipe for sure-fire success in 1995: Write simple punk melodies; surround them with idiotic lyrics about chickens, cats and frogs; and devise an irreverent band name that pokes fun at politicians.

Welcome to the Presidents of the United States of America -- a geeky trio that suddenly has a Top 20 album (self-titled) and has emerged since the floodgates of silliness were opened in recent years by Green Day and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The Presidents, or POT-USA as they've been called in acronym form, are the court jesters of Seattle rock. Where Pearl Jam and Soundgarden uphold that city's ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!