The Luddites exploded upon the scene in the era before the first dot-com bubble. The scene wiped the Luddites off with a flick of the wrist and a blink of an eye. Still, the tenacious Luddites persisted, crafting a few chords and a handful of licks into a mesmerizing, befuddling collection of original music loved by generations.

Generations? Perhaps people and pets of varying ages would be more accurate, but accuracy is someone else's problem. No matter. Back to our story.

The Luddites have gone on to craft multiple albums of varying heft throughout the years. Some records made good coasters, some excellent blunt weapons, while still others managed to float a few inches above the ground with complete disdain for our perception of gravity.

The one constant has been change. Craig plays drums, Pete plays guitar and Trace plays bass while the rest of the band has stopped by from time to time to try out the healing effects of being the fourth or fifth Luddite. The Luddites currently employ Brandon on sax and vocals in the extra slot.

To learn more, check out "A History of the Luddites in Their Own Words and Hand Gestures" by Anonymous in your local library or perhaps visit the the Luddites official blog.