Skatergate

(n.)- The fan controversy that surrounds a ska band changing their sound and moving away from the genre. Often seen as a betrayal by ska fans and usually engenders accusations of "selling out".
The No Doubt Skatergate controversy enters its seventy-first month as ska fans continue to demand a reinstatement of horns and guitar upstrokes into prominent positions within the band's sound. Frontwoman Gwen Stefani declined to comment.
by Gnome Chomsky March 05, 2008
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Skatergate

(n.)- The fan controversy that surrounds a ska band changing their sound and moving away from the genre. Often seen as a betrayal by ska fans and usually engenders accusations of "selling out".
The No Doubt Skatergate controversy enters its seventy-first month as ska fans continue to demand a reinstatement of horns and guitar upstrokes into prominent positions within the band's sound. Frontwoman Gwen Stefani declined to comment.
by Gnome Chomsky March 08, 2008
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