[1] Originally formed by Matt Morginsky, Jason Carson and Tony Terusa while in junior high school,[2] the band played a mix of many styles including punk, rap, metal, disco, and funk.
[3] In 1995 they formed as The Orange County Supertones and settled on a ska based sound, similar to Operation Ivy or Mike Park's Skankin' Pickle.
[2] Although drummer Jason Carson had known Tooth & Nail founder Brandon Ebel for years, the label was reluctant to sign them.
The band explained the musical evolution to CCM: "pop culture has the attention span of a flea... ska's time in the white-hot spotlight has come and gone.
[6][14] Originally these were fronted by drummer Jason Carson, who had been active in youth ministry before the Supertones found their break.
The band released Unite, a greatest hits compilation, and played their last show at Biola University in La Mirada, California on October 7, 2005.
Former members Jason Carson, Darren Mettler and Tony Terusa re-joined the band on stage for three songs.
On February 12, 2008, former Supertones guitarist Ethan Luck became the newest member playing drums for the Christian pop-punk band, Relient K. Former front man Matt Morginsky released his debut solo album, "Doctorate in Cold Rockin' It" under the moniker Mojo & the Info via iTunes and MySpace on April 20, 2008.
Original drummer Jason Carson is founder and senior pastor of Encounter Church in Orange County, California.
Held at Shoreline Church in San Clemente, California, the show was recorded for a live album and DVD release.