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History of Toasters Timeline

(1893–Present)

The history of toasters traces the development of electric heating, automatic popping mechanisms, browning controls, and smart kitchen technology. Less

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Formation and early years

Robert Hingley relocates to New York City

1980

Englishman Robert Hingley relocated to New York City in 1980, an important step in the circumstances that preceded the formation of The Toasters.

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Robert Hingley relocates to New York City

Hingley manages Forbidden Planet

1980

After moving to New York City, Robert Hingley managed the city's location of the Forbidden Planet comic book store.

The Toasters support Bad Brains

1981

At their first performance, The Toasters appeared as the supporting act for Bad Brains at the A7 venue.

The Toasters play their first live show

1981

The group's first live show took place in 1981, supporting Bad Brains at A7.

Hingley forms The Toasters

1981

Robert Hingley formed The Toasters in 1981 after seeing The Beat perform at the Roseland Ballroom.

The Toasters are founded in New York City

1981

The Toasters were founded in New York City in 1981, beginning a career that would eventually include nine studio albums.

Recordings and releases

The Toasters build a studio-album catalog

1981

From their 1981 founding onward, The Toasters developed a catalog that ultimately reached nine studio albums, primarily released through Moon Ska Records.

The Toasters release music through Moon Ska Records

1981

The Toasters released most of their studio albums through Moon Ska Records during the label’s existence.

The Toasters release “Beat Up”

1983

The Toasters self-released their first single, “Beat Up,” in 1983.

“Beat Up” becomes the group’s first single

1983

“Beat Up” was the first single issued by The Toasters and marked their earliest independently released recording.

Hingley and Joe Jackson’s association continues

1985

Joe Jackson had known Robert Hingley since 1978 and produced The Toasters’ 1985 debut EP.

Joe Jackson appears as Stanley Turpentine

1985

Joe Jackson appeared on some Toasters albums under the pseudonym Stanley Turpentine.

Joe Jackson produces Recriminations

1985

In 1985, The Toasters recorded their debut EP, Recriminations, with Joe Jackson as producer.

The Toasters record Recriminations

1985

The Toasters recorded Recriminations in 1985, establishing the release as their debut EP.

Recriminations establishes the group’s album career

1985

The release of Recriminations gave The Toasters their first documented EP and preceded their first full-length album.

Skaboom! becomes the first full-length album

1987

Skaboom! was significant as The Toasters’ first full-length album, following their earlier single and debut EP.

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Skaboom! becomes the first full-length album

The Toasters release Skaboom!

1987

The Toasters released their first full-length album, Skaboom!, in 1987.

The Best Of... is released

2000

The Toasters released the compilation The Best Of... in 2000.

One More Bullet is released

2007

The Toasters marked their 25th anniversary in 2007 with the release of the new studio album One More Bullet.

Collaborations and tours

Ska Against Racism features Less Than Jake

1998

Less Than Jake appeared alongside The Toasters on the 1998 Ska Against Racism tour.

Ska Against Racism features Five Iron Frenzy

1998

Five Iron Frenzy joined The Toasters and other bands on the 1998 Ska Against Racism tour.

Ska Against Racism features the Blue Meanies

1998

The Blue Meanies were among the groups appearing with The Toasters on the 1998 Ska Against Racism tour.

The Toasters join Ska Against Racism

1998

In 1998, The Toasters participated in the Ska Against Racism tour.

Roots and Culture is released

1998

King Django’s album Roots and Culture was released in 1998 with performances by members of The Toasters.

The Toasters collaborate with King Django

1998

Members of The Toasters performed on King Django’s 1998 album Roots and Culture.

The Toasters undertake a 30th anniversary tour

2011

In 2011, The Toasters undertook a world tour to commemorate their 30th anniversary.

Later history

Buford O’Sullivan joins The Toasters

2000

Trombonist Buford O’Sullivan joined The Toasters around 2000 after leaving The Scofflaws.

Buford O’Sullivan leaves The Scofflaws

2000

Before joining The Toasters, trombonist Buford O’Sullivan left The Scofflaws.

Moon Ska Records collapses

2004

Moon Ska Records collapsed in 2004, ending the label relationship through which The Toasters had primarily released their studio albums.

Hingley becomes based in Valencia

2004

After the collapse of Moon Ska Records in 2004, Robert Hingley became based in Valencia, Spain.

The Toasters celebrate their 25th anniversary

2007

The Toasters celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2007.

The Toasters continue performing worldwide

2011

The Toasters continued to perform around the world, including their 2011 30th anniversary world tour.

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Key Facts

  1. The first known electric toaster was developed in 1893 by British inventor Alan MacMasters, although household electricity was not yet widely available.
  2. General Electric introduced the D-12 toaster in 1909, one of the first commercially successful electric toasters in the United States.
  3. Early toasters required users to turn bread by hand because they lacked automatic pop-up mechanisms.
  4. Charles Strite patented the automatic pop-up toaster in 1921, greatly improving convenience and preventing bread from burning.
  5. Modern toasters commonly include adjustable browning settings, electronic timers, safety features, and, in some cases, smart connectivity.

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