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Patent Pending is an American pop punk band, formed in Mount Sinai, New York in 2001.〔(June 7, 2006). "Pop-punk humor is patently contagious", ''Newsday'', p. B5.〕 Consisting of Joe Ragosta (vocals), Anthony Mingoia (drums), Marc Kantor (guitar), Rob Felicetti (guitar, vocals), and Corey DeVincenzo (bass), the band had self-released various EPs before releasing their debut album, ''Save Each Other, the Whales Are Doing Fine'', in 2006 with original vocalist Michael Ragosta, and bassist Drew Buffardi on We Put Out Records. In 2009 Patent Pending released an EP, ''Attack of the Awesome!!!'', with Joe Ragosta and Michael Ragosta switching on lead vocals, and Jay Beiner on bass guitar. Michael Ragosta left the band shortly after the EP's release, with lead vocal duties permanently replaced by Joe Ragosta. Joshua Dicker, long time collaborating songwriter with the band, would appear as a live guitarist consistently during Joe Ragosta's switch to lead singer until former The Ataris guitarist Rob Felicetti replaced Dicker as a touring replacement before joining the band full-time while on tour in 2010. Patent Pending released an EP, ''I'm Not Alone'', in 2010, and their second album, ''Second Family'', in 2011, and performed the single "Dance Til We Die" live at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, hosted at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band released their third album, ''Brighter'', in 2013. The band announced their signing with independent record label Rude Records for the release of 'Armageddon' EP, due to release in August, 2015. The band is notable for their upbeat demeanor, diverse song subjects, close relationship with their fans, and energetic live shows. Since their formation, Patent Pending has released three full length albums, ten extended plays, and ten singles to date. ==History== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Patent Pending (band)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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