Ridgemont High founder and bass player Keith Kozak formed the 1980s tribute band, named for the stoner cult flick/coming-of-age classic “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” about 20 years ago. Nowadays he and his bandmates command stages at the Doc Cramer athletic complex in Stafford Township – as they did on Saturday evening during Founders Day – and at Manahawkin Lake Park during the fall festival, as well as in area bar and club venues.
Joining Kozak are lead vocalist Thom Sacco, guitarists and vocalists Rich Lancia and Tom Kozak, and drummer Tim…
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