Three quarters of a quarter of a century ago, something magnificent happened
in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Sensing a desperate public need for musical
comedy, The Arrogant Worms was formed. The Arrogant Worms began as a comedy
troupe performing songs and sketches on the campus radio station in 1991. As
the live show developed, the songs delighted the audience. The sketches -
not so much.
It began as a hobby, making fun of a big dumb world. Luckily, the world is
still dumb and The Arrogant Worms (Mike McCormick, Chris Patterson and
Trevor Strong) still have plenty to sing about. The shows are fast, furious
and family friendly. The wit is quick, the satire is biting and the
musicianship is second to none. Their appeal has earned them fans from kids
to parents to grandparents to Princess Leia.
The Arrogant Worms have sold more than 150,000 copies of their 12 albums and
played on three continents to crowds as large as 100,000. They were
recognized in 2003 as the Touring Act of the Year by the Canadian Arts
Presenters Association. The Worms have entertained at corporate functions,
sung anthems at sporting events and emceed at major festivals. Their songs
are in school lesson plans, in textbooks and even played on the Space
Shuttle. On earth or in space, everyone digs these Worms.
The Arrogant Worms are as comfortable on the radio or on camera as they are
on stage Their energy and showmanship were captured on the DVD of their
concert with the renowned Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. The DVD also features
appearances by Worm pals figure skating champion Kurt Browning and actors
Tom Cavanaugh (Ed, Love Monkey) and Nathan Fillion (Saving Private Ryan,
Desperate Housewives).
In recent years the Worms have been pleased to donate their time and talent
to the cause of literacy in Canada through Frontier College and were awarded
the Peter Gzowski Award for their efforts.
So The Arrogant Worms will continue to provide tuneful and silly escapism
for everyone who needs it. And if you think you don't need it, well you're
wrong. You do. The Arrogant Worms know what's best for you and what's best
for you is The Arrogant Worms.
Mike McCormick - plays guitar and sings. He enjoys short walks on gravel,
golf and ice cream. He is a member of every hotel and airline loyalty
program. He talks back to the GPS. A lot.
Chris Patterson - plays bass and sings. His life-long dream of becoming an
Olympic athlete was dashed at a young age on account of he's not very
athletic.
Trevor Strong - sings and counts merchandise. Trevor enjoys history but has
a poor memory. He knows more than you but he can't remember it.
