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The Wondermints are an American rock band from Los Angeles that released four studio albums between 1995 and 2002. The main line-up consisted of Darian Sahanaja (keyboards); Nick Walusko, and Mike D'Amico (percussion). The band members are also known for serving as part of the backing band for Brian Wilson from 1999 to 2022. Other contributors to the Wondermints have included Brian Kassan (bass), David Nolte (bass) and Probyn Gregory (various).

History
The group formed in 1992, and released a vinyl single, "Proto Pretty", which was later compiled on Rhino Records' "Poptopia" series of power pop compilations. They followed this with the albums Wondermints (1995), Wonderful World of the Wondermints (an album of cover versions from 1996), Bali (1998) and Mind If We Make Love to You (2002). Most of these albums were released in Japan prior to release in the United States. The group also contributed to the soundtrack of the first Austin Powers movie at the request of Mike Myers. In 1999, the group signed on to be part of Brian Wilson's touring band. Wilson died in his sleep in his Beverly Hills home on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82. ==Albums==
Albums
• Wondermints (1995) • Wonderful World of the Wondermints (1996) • Bali (1998) • Mind If We Make Love to You (2002) • ''Kaleidoscopin': Exploring Prisms of the Past'' (2009) ==References==
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