The Dirty Sock Funtime Band
The Dirty Sock Funtime Band was an American rock band formed in New York City. "A rock band for kids that really rocks," in the words of Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors, who is a featured vocalist on the CD "Mr. Clown and the Day the Sun Got Wet". They were featured on the Noggin TV program Jack's Big Music Show and were also invited to compose music for a Nick Jr. recycling PSA titled "Playful Parent", and band member Mike Messer sang a rocked-up version of the Wonder Pets theme for a commercial promoting the show's new season at the time. They won a 2006 Time Out NY Kids Reader's Choice Award for Best NYC-Based Kids' Band. The group silently retired after 2020. Mike Messer continues to perform and release music as a solo artist. Members Mike Messer – Guitar and vocals Stephen Jacobs – Guitar and vocals Adam Jacobs (Mr. Clown) – Vocals William Phillips (Billy Z) – Guitar Sean Dixon – Drums Annie Elmer – Dancer Former members Uwe Petersen – Drums Eric Rockwin – Bass guitar and vocals Paul Chuffo – Drums Nadine Nassar – Dancer Diana Ferrante – Dancer Ken Thomson – Saxophone Discography