The Toyes
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| The Toyes | |
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| Origin | Oregon, United States |
| Genre(s) | Reggae |
| Years active | 1983?–present |
| Website | www.thetoyes.com |
The Toyes are an American reggae band based in Oregon. Their style has been described as a "cross between Bob Marley and Barenaked Ladies." [1] They are perhaps most famous as the original songwriters and recorders of the song "Smoke Two Joints," [2]. It was originally recorded in 1983, and was re-released on their 1993 debut album The Toyes. An influential version was recorded by the band Sublime; the song has since been mistakenly attributed to them or to Bob Marley. The Toyes also wrote and performed a song called "Monster Hash", a parody of Bobby "Boris" Pickett's "Monster Mash".
The Toyes are well known for their advocacy of the legalization of marijuana.
[edit] References
- ^ Jim Foley, KXCI, Tucson, Arizona.
- ^ "Smoke 2 Joints" from thetoyes.com
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