The Donots formed in 1993 in Ibbenbüren, Germany.The name of the band came into being by chance: The bassist of the band, Jan-Dirk Poggemann wanted to name the band like the pastries donuts, but he wrote the name the wrong way by mistake.

The other band members liked the name, because they found their philosophy in the name (donots = do nothing, like slackers), so they retained the name. Very rarely the band calls themselves "Ibbtown Rockers" because of their provenance.

The US edition of “Wake The Dogs” features 14 new songs from the punk-veterans, plus 2 additional bonus tracks not included in the original German release, and was released on OK! Good Records.MembersIngo Knollmann (Vocalist) - since 1993Guido Knollman (Guitar) - since 1993Jan Dirk Poggemann (Bass Guitar) - since 1993Eike Herwig (Drums) - since 1995Alex Siebenbiedel (Guitar) - since 1996Discography1996: Pedigree Punk1998: Tonight's Karaoke-Contest Winners1999: Better Days Not Included2001: Pocketrock2002: Amplify the Good Times2002: We're Not Gonna Take It2004: Got the Noise2005: 10 Years of Noise (DVD)2006: The Story So Far: Ibbtown Chronicles2008: Coma Chameleon2010: The Long Way Home2012: Wake The Dogs