Abe Vigoda was an American punk rock band from Chino, California, formed in 2004. The group, named after character actor Abe Vigoda, began its musical journey right after finishing high school and quickly gained traction in the local scene. Their early releases included the albums Sky Route/Star Roof (2005) and Kid City (2007), followed by the critically acclaimed album Skeleton, released in 2008. In 2010, Abe Vigoda released their fourth studio album, Crush, which ranked number 40 on Pitchfork Media's list of The Top 50 Albums of 2010, marking a significant transition in the band’s sound.