The samples were a band formed in Boulder, Colorado in early 1987. The group’s name came from support of the initial members of food samples from local King Soopers store.

[Citation needed] The music has been described as “reggae influenced rock / pop” and a cross between the police and the Grateful Dead.

[1] The founding members were Sean Kelly (Guitar / Vocals), Charles Hambleton (guitar), Andy Sheldon (Bass / Vocals), Jeep MacNichol (Drums / Vocals) and Al Laughlin (keyboards / vocals).