The Slackers Are A New York City Band Formed In Brooklyn In 1991. The Band's Sound Is A Mix Of Ska Rocksteady Reggae Dub Soul Garage Rock And Jazz. The Slackers' Notability Is Credited To Their Prolific Career Tours Of North America Europe And Elsewhere And Signing To Notable Punk Label Hellcat Records. There Are Several Side Projects Of The Slackers Including David Hillyard & The Rocksteady Seven Crazy Baldhead Sound System Da Whole Thing The SKAndalous All Stars As Well As An Acoustic Solo Project By Vic Ruggiero. Vic Ruggiero Jay Nugent And David Hillyard Were Also In The NYC Ska Band Stubborn All-Stars Led By Frontman King Django.