Crazy 8s

The Crazy 8s—one of the more popular college bands to have emerged during the 1980s from the Pacific Northwest (of the United States)—made their way to the top of the charts (hitting the space for #1 on College Radio). Their most celebrated pieces are "Johnny Q." and "Law and Order." By the time the Crazy 8s were ready to disband, they accumulated a large fan following throughout colleges, towns, and cities along the West Coast, however, they were unable to make the transition to mainstream musical success. Crazy 8s were formed at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon in 1982, as "The Cheeks." Because a UK band had already used this name, they changed their name to "The Sweet Cheeks". Notorious for their raucous frat/house party...