Ted Leo and the Pharmacists were formed in the wake of the demise of
Chisel in
1999. Originally a solo project of
Ted Leo, the Pharmacists soon became a full band, earning a vast
cult following and great critical acclaim.
The band has released several albums and
EPs under various
labels, including:
Treble in Trouble (EP) - 1999
The Tyranny of Distance - 2001 (
Lookout! Records)
Hearts of Oak - 2003 (Lookout! Records)
Tell Balgeary, Balgury Is Dead (EP) - 2003 (Lookout! Records)
Shake the Sheets - 2004 (Lookout! Records)
Sharkbite Sessions (EP) - 2005 (Lookout! Records)
Living With The Living - 2007 (
Touch and Go Records)
Current permanent band members are:
Ted Leo - guitar, vocals
James Canty - guitar
Chris Wilson - drums
After the departure of
bassist Dave Lerner in 2007, the current touring the bassist is
Marty Key of
The Young Pioneers, and as of yet a permanent bass player has not been named.