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Sunspot Records
Sunspot Records was a small independent record label in Arlington, Virginia that existed in the early nineties. The Sunspot roster included bands primarily from the east coast of the U.S. Several of these bands such as Avail, Shades Apart, 1.6 Band, and Fly (pre Trans-Am) went on to have successful music careers. The label was founded, owned, and operated by Bryan Wassom until it closed in 1994. Discography * Sunspot 1: Ordeal 7" EP (500 pressed) * Sunspot 2: Avail 7" EP ''Who's to Say...What Stays the Same'' (1000 pressed/3 colors vinyl/3 covers) * Sunspot 3: Shades Apart 12" EP ''Dude Danger'' (1000 pressed) and re-pressed by the band * Sunspot 4: Fly 7" EP (1000 pressed) * Sunspot 5: 1.6 Band 7" EP ''Your Restaurant'' (1000 pressed) and re-pressed on Gern Blandsten Records Gern Blandsten Records is an independent record label based in Paramus, New Jersey. The label's acts have included The World/Inferno Friendship Society, Canyon, Chisel, the Van Pelt, Radio 4, The F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avail
Avail is an American punk rock band from Richmond, Virginia, United States. Originally from Reston, Virginia, the band formed in 1987, its members including Joe Banks, Doug Crosby, Brien Stewart, and Mikey Warstler. The only original remaining member, guitar player Joe Banks, teamed up with rival band LDK's (Learning Disabled Kids) Tim Barry. They moved to Richmond in 1990, and soon, after numerous line up changes, put together a solid lineup to release their first album ''Satiate'' in 1992. Many of their lyrics center on Richmond. The band released six studio albums. The band has never officially disbanded, but has not released any new material since 2002 and stopped playing live shows in 2007. On March 26, 2019, the band announced a reunion show at The National in Richmond, Virginia, scheduled for July 19. Since then, they have played multiple shows and continue to tour. There are currently no plans to release any new material. Members ;Current *Tim Barry - vocals *Joe Ban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shades Apart
Shades Apart is an American alternative rock musical group from Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. They are best known for their US radio hit "Valentine", "Stranger by the Day" and their cover of the hit song "Tainted Love." History The band formed in 1988, self-releasing an album that year; two EPs followed in 1992 and 1993. 1995's full-length, ''Save It'', produced by Bill Stevenson and Stephen Egerton, resulted in some media exposure due to the success of their cover of Gloria Jones' "Tainted Love". The song would later be featured multiple times in the 2004 movie ''She's Too Young''. After another independent release in 1997, the band signed to Universal, who released ''Eyewitness'' in 1999 and ''Sonic Boom'' in 2001. In 1999, the single "Valentine" peaked at #31 on '' Billboards Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It also appeared on the Active Rock, Heritage Rock, and Mainstream Rock Audience charts. Billboard Allmusic.com. Their song "Stranger By The Day" featured in the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trans-Am
The Trans-Am Series is a sports car racing series held in North America. Founded in 1966, it is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Primarily based in the United States, the series competes on a variety of track types including road courses and street circuits. Trans-Am is split into the TA and TA2 classes for silhouette racing cars, while its production classes are the GT (grand touring), SGT (super grand touring), and XGT (extreme grand touring). Origin The Trans-Am Series was created in 1966 by Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) President John Bishop. Originally known as the Trans-American Sedan Championship, the name was changed to the Trans-American Championship for 1967 and henceforth. The series has in fact gone by at least twenty different names through the years. Some were linked to sponsors, some not. It has evolved over time from its original format as a Manufacturers' Championship series for modified passenger sedans and coupés to its current fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gern Blandsten Records
Gern Blandsten Records is an independent record label based in Paramus, New Jersey. The label's acts have included The World/Inferno Friendship Society, Canyon, Chisel, the Van Pelt, Radio 4, The Flesh, Weston, Native Nod and Rye Coalition. Gern Blandsten also released the debut albums by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Liars and Dälek. The label was founded by Rorschach's Charles Maggio in 1992, and is named after a character in a Steve Martin comedy routine from his 1979 album ''Comedy Is Not Pretty!''. See also * List of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogie.jpg File:AmMusicBunk78.jpg File:Bingola1011b.jpg Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, b ... External links Official site References Record labels established in 1992 American independent record labels Rock record labels Indie rock record labels American record labels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
