The Philadelphia-based alt-metal quintet
Liquid Gang first emerged in 1995, but fully became a performing unit in 1998 when bassist and founding member Eric Nagy, lead vocalist Jose Maldonado, and guitarists
Chris Holt and Stinger decided to commit themselves to the band. Drummer
Craig Smith joined shortly thereafter and
Liquid Gang went on to open for bands such as
Sevendust, Staind, 2 Skinny J's, and
KoRn. In 1999, they independently released an album and an EP, later signing with Lava/Atlantic.
Liquid Gang released
Sunshine in August 2000. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide