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Scott Mercado
Scott Mercado (born c. 1964) was the original drummer of Sky Cries Mary and co-founder of the Seattle rock group Candlebox, a band reunited in 2006 with a "Best of" CD, live DVD (''Alive in Seattle'', 2007), and a latest CD called ''Into the Sun'', released January 2008. With over 5 million CDs sold, Candlebox continues to tour and record around the United States and the world. Mercado has also performed with Johnny Graham (Earth, Wind & Fire), Living Colour, and most recently, Brandi Carlile. Known for his unique blend of jazz drumming elements into rock and roll and use of the Open-handed drumming technique. Voted best Up and Coming drummer in Modern Drummer magazine. He currently resides in Seattle as a studio drummer and private drum instructor. Discography With Candlebox * ''Candlebox'' (1993) * ''Lucy'' (1995) * ''The Best of Candlebox'' (2006) * '' Into The Sun'' (2008) * '' Alive In Seattle'' (2008) * ''Love Stories & Other Musings ''Love Stories & Other Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candlebox
Candlebox is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. Since its formation in 1990, the group has released seven studio albums, several charting singles, a compilation, and a CD+DVD. Candlebox found immediate success with the release of its self-titled debut album in July 1993. ''Candlebox'' featured four singles: "Change", "You", " Far Behind" and "Cover Me". "Far Behind" reached the top 20, and the album was certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA. The band's next album, ''Lucy'' (1995), was certified gold, and was followed three years later by '' Happy Pills'' (1998). After troubles with its record company, Candlebox broke up in 2000. The band reunited in 2006 and they have since released four more studio albums: '' Into the Sun'' (2008), ''Love Stories & Other Musings'' (2012) ''Disappearing in Airports'' (2016), and ''Wolves'' (2021). History Early career (1990–1992) Formed in November 1990, Candlebox originally consisted of lead singer Kevin Martin, guitarist P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Into The Sun (Candlebox Album)
''Into the Sun'' is the fourth studio album by Seattle post-grunge band Candlebox. Released in 2008, it is their first album since 1998's '' Happy Pills'' and would mark both the band's studio return after a seven-year hiatus as well as their first album with Silent Majority Group. Recording and background In 2005, Kevin Martin wrote a song entitled "Stand." However, he felt the track didn't suit his current band, Hiwatts, and that it was "just too Candlebox." By the following year, Rhino Records, through Warner Bros., contacted Martin regarding an upcoming Candlebox best-of compilation. Martin and Klett favored the idea and decided the band should tour for its promotion, thus ending their indefinite hiatus. After a successful tour, bassist Bardi Martin left the band to continue his education, allowing Adam Kury to take his place. Candlebox wrote new material from November 2006 through January the following year; however, this would all be discarded as it was considered poor. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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American Male Drummers
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1964 Births
Events January * January 1 – The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is dissolved. * January 5 - In the first meeting between leaders of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches since the fifteenth century, Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople meet in Jerusalem. * January 6 – A British firm, the Leyland Motor Corp., announces the sale of 450 buses to the Cuban government, challenging the United States blockade of Cuba. * January 9 – ''Martyrs' Day'': Armed clashes between United States troops and Panamanian civilians in the Panama Canal Zone precipitate a major international crisis, resulting in the deaths of 21 Panamanians and 4 U.S. soldiers. * January 11 – United States Surgeon General Luther Terry reports that smoking may be hazardous to one's health (the first such statement from the U.S. government). * January 12 ** Zanzibar Revolution: The predominantly Arab government of Zanzibar is overthrown by African nationalist rebels; a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Stories & Other Musings
''Love Stories & Other Musings'' is the fifth studio album by the alternative rock band Candlebox. It was released in 2012 on Audionest. Reception Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic thought the album to be Candlebox's best and richest album, and that this is due to a combination of "the melodicism of post-grunge and bear the lightness and nimble chops that come with middle age." The album debuted at No. 82 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and No. 25 on Top Rock Albums. with around 5,000 copies sold in its first week. The album has sold 21,000 copies as of April 2016. Track listing Tracks 10–14 are rerecordings of band's previous hits. Personnel Candlebox * Kevin Martin – lead vocals *Peter Klett – lead guitar *Sean Hennesy – rhythm guitar *Adam Kury – bass *Scott Mercado – drums Additional musicians *Dave Krusen David Karl Krusen (born March 10, 1966) is an American musician who is best known for being the first drummer for the American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alive In Seattle (album)
''Alive in Seattle'' is a live DVD and album released in 2003 by the American rock band Heart. It is a recording of their final concert in Seattle, during their "Summer of Love Tour" in summer 2002. The show included many of their greatest hits and some new songs. The soundtrack of the concert was released in a double-CD package. Track listing Personnel Heart * Ann Wilson – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, autoharp, flute, ukulele * Nancy Wilson – lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele * Scott Olson – lead and rhythm guitars, acoustic guitar, lap steel, backing vocals * Tom Kellock – keyboards * Mike Inez – bass guitar * Ben Smith – drums, percussion A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater including attached or enclosed beaters or rattles struck, scraped or rubbed by hand or struck against another sim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Best Of Candlebox
''The Best of Candlebox'' is a greatest hits album by the Seattle rock band Candlebox, released on May 23, 2006. The album contains songs from the band's first three albums, as well as the song "Glowing Soul," from the soundtrack to ''The Waterboy''. Candlebox was contacted upon the decision by WEA to release a best-of compilation. This prompted their reuniting after a seven-year hiatus and a tour in support of the compilation. Shortly after, Candlebox recorded their first studio album in ten years, '' Into the Sun''.Korbin, HeatheKevin Martin of CandleboxThey Will Rock You (July 5, 2008). Retrieved on 12-10-10. Track listing # "You" – 4:57 from ''Candlebox'' # "Blossom" – 4:31 from ''Candlebox'' # "Understanding" – 4:47 from ''Lucy'' # "Simple Lessons" – 2:53 from ''Lucy'' # "Best Friend" – 3:27 from ''Lucy'' # "Arrow" – 3:13 from ''Candlebox'' # "Happy Pills" – 3:26 from '' Happy Pills'' # " Far Behind" – 4:59 fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sky Cries Mary
Sky Cries Mary is an American psychedelic rock/trance musical group from Seattle, Washington, formed in the late 1980s by Roderick Wolgamott. Early band influences included European industrial music bands such as Einstürzende Neubauten, Coil, and Test Department, and 1970s glam/punk artists including Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and David Bowie. Notable band alumni include Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow of The Posies, vocalist Anisa Romero, Michael Cozzi of Shriekback, Jon ‘Juano’ Davison (later of Yes and Glass Hammer), Ron Nine (Love Battery) on guitar, Kurt Danielson ( TAD on bass) and Gordon Raphael (producer for The Strokes). In 2018, guitarists Jack Endino and Kevin Whitworth, alongside bassist Curt Eckman and vocalist Debra Reese were invited to join the group. They have performed live several times in the Pacific Northwest, notably at Seattle Hempfest (2019). The most recent lineup recorded and released three studio albums on Trail Records. The newest release, Wande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucy (Candlebox Album)
''Lucy'' is the second studio album by Seattle rock band Candlebox. Although the album did not fare as well as its 1993 predecessor, the single "Simple Lessons" received considerable airplay, and ''Lucy'' eventually achieved gold certification. Four tracks from ''Lucy'' would be included on ''The Best of Candlebox'' in 2006. Background and recording In an April 1994 interview with ''Playgirl'', an enthusiastic Kevin Martin announced that the band had 36 new songs ready for their second album.Nussbaum, Beth RSet to Ignite: Candlebox ''Playgirl'' (April 1994). Retrieved on 12-12-10. Early versions of "Understanding (Racially Motivated)" and "Bothered" were performed live in concert that same year. Two additional songs were recorded during the ''Lucy'' studio sessions: "Featherweight" - a B-side to the "Simple Lessons" single - and "Steel and Glass" - a John Lennon cover song released on the tribute album '' Working Class Hero: A Tribute to John Lennon''. Touring and promotion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candlebox (album)
''Candlebox'' is the debut album by Seattle rock band Candlebox. It contains their best known hit, " Far Behind", as well as the hit singles "Change", "You" and "Cover Me". Released in 1993, the album has since been certified 4× platinum in the United States. Promotion The music videos for "Change", "Far Behind" and "You" remained in longstanding rotation on MTV and the latter became two of the most requested videos of 1993, and the former being featured on ''Beavis and Butt-Head''. Other songs were recorded during the ''Candlebox'' sessions and included on other releases. "Can't Give In," for instance, appears on the ''Airheads'' film soundtrack. "Pull Away" also served as a B-side to the "You" CD single. Reception The album has received mixed reviews. In a review for ''The Village Voice'', although he gave the album a C rating, Robert Christgau panned Candlebox's self-titled album and called the band "postgrunge scenesuckers hoaren't total pop-metal conformists--they're a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
