The Want is an American rock band from Washington, D.C.

The Want formed in Washington D.C.^[1] in the early 1990s ^[2] and began playing live shows in 1994.^[3] The Washington Post describes their music as “musically tough” with “satiric lyrical twists that are pretty dang funny on closer inspection.” ^[3] Allmusic writer Steve Huey describes The Want as “influenced primarily by rockabilly-tinged L.A. punk bands like X and Social Distortion.” ^[2] Washington City Paper music and film critic Mark Jenkins described The Want as “skillfully eclectic outfit.” ^[4]

In April 1995 The Want released their first CD, "Too Much Stuff," on Selling the Ranch Records followed by "Texas" in 1998.^[2] The current lineup of The Want is guitarist Bob Stewart, bassist Jack Stanton, and drummer Damian Banaszak.

• Damian Banaszak - drums & vocals
• Jack Stanton - bass guitar & vocals
• Bob Stewart - guitar & vocals