ArtistInfo

Rollo Tomasi

Band, *1999
Alternative and Rock

Rollo Tomasi formed in October 1999 by Neil Sandler, Craig Olson, and Neil Keener, after Olson and Sandler's previous band, Traluma, had disbanded. Sometimes compared to bands like Helmet and The Jesus Lizard, Rollo Tomasi blend tight rhythms and aggression with a healthy nod to the early, post hardcore bands of the mid-90s DC scene. Their name was taken from the film L.A. Confidential, in which a police officer creates a fictional character, Rollo Tomasi, to personify all the bad guys who think “they can get away with it". In November 2011, James Staffel of Yakuza (3) replaced original drummer Craig Olson. In October 2013, bass player Jeff Larsen took over second guitar duties from the departing guitarist Matt Fast, and Chris LaFrombois (formerly of the Reptoids) joined the band on bass.

Members

	James Staffel dr
	Joe Partyka
	Neil Sandler b, voc
	Neil Keener b
	Chris LaFrombois
	Craig Olson dr
	Pete Croke b
	Matt Fast
	Chris Insidioso dr, clap, tam