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Toadies
Toadies are an American rock band formed in 1989 in Fort Worth, Texas, best known for the song " Possum Kingdom". The band's classic lineup consisted of Vaden Todd Lewis (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Lisa Umbarger (bass guitar), Darrel Herbert (lead guitar), and Mark Reznicek (drums). It formed in 1989 and disbanded in 2001 after Umbarger left the group. The band reformed and released the album '' No Deliverance'' in 2008. In 2010, they re-released the album '' Feeler'' with Kirtland Records (the album's original release had been denied by Interscope in 1997). The band's most recent album, '' The Lower Side of Uptown'', was released in September 2017. Biography Early years, ''Rubberneck'', and commercial breakthrough (1989–1996) Toadies began in 1989 in Fort Worth, Texas. It recorded a few cassette self-releases and an E.P. titled '' Pleather'' before signing to Interscope Records. Its first full-length album '' Rubberneck'' was released in the summer of 1994. Featuri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaden Todd Lewis
Vaden Danger Todd Lewis (born September 3, 1965) is an American musician best known as the vocalist and guitarist for Toadies, an alternative rock band from Fort Worth, Texas. Lewis was also the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Dallas-based Burden Brothers. In July 2017, Lewis opened The Loop Artist Rehearsal Studios in Fort Worth. Early life Vaden Todd Lewis was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1965. At an early age, his parents introduced him to bluegrass and "old school country," which together with locally popular Texas band ZZ Top became his initial musical influences. Around age 15, Lewis began seeking out different non-commercial sounds, which introduced him to Talking Heads and the Pixies. Working in a record store in Fort Worth in the late 1980s, Lewis met Lisa Umbarger, who shared Lewis's musical interests. Career Toadies In 1989, Lewis formed the band Toadies with his record store co-workers, including bassist Lisa Umbarger. During the early 1990s, the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Deliverance
''No Deliverance'' is the third studio album by Toadies. It was released in 2008 on Kirtland Records. ''No Deliverance'' is the band's first album seven years after the band's previous album, '' Hell Below/Stars Above'', and the first since the band's reunion in 2006. It is also the band's only album without an official bass player, with bass duties being handled by Vaden Todd Lewis. The album was promoted by two singles, "No Deliverance" and "Song I Hate", the former which reached number 38 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. Release and reception "No Deliverance" was made available for streaming on ''Spins website. The album was released on CD, vinyl and for digital download. While all versions contained ten tracks, the iTunes release included a bonus eleventh track, a cover of The Cure's "A Forest". Those who pre-ordered through Newbury Comics received an autographed CD booklet, while those who pre-ordered it through f.y.e. received an autographed poster. Commerci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lower Side Of Uptown (album)
''The Lower Side of Uptown'' is the seventh studio album by the alternative rock band Toadies. It was released in September 2017 by independent record label An independent record label (or indie label) is a record label that operates without the funding or distribution of major record labels; they are a type of small- to medium-sized enterprise, or SME. The labels and artists are often represente ... Kirtland Records. Background Lead guitarist Clark Vogeler stated the 'original compositions' make the album "closest to old-school Toadies than any others we’ve made in the last 10 years." He said "I feel that subconsciously we thought that this record would have ended up incorporating some of that quieter sound, but that didn’t happen." The album was produced by Chris “Frenchie” Smith. The album was described as "a well thought-out project with a lot of talent." Track listing Personnel * Vaden Todd Lewis – lead vocals, rhythm guitar *Clark Vogeler – lead guitar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feeler (Toadies Album)
''Feeler'' was supposed to have been the Toadies's follow-up album to the critically acclaimed debut '' Rubberneck''; however, its release was denied by Interscope Records. In June 2010, the band announced that they had re-entered the studio to "rediscover" and re-record the album. This nine-song version was released on August 10, 2010. 1998 recordings In 1997, the band decided to end their '' Rubberneck'' tour and began work on their follow-up album. In the beginning of 1998, the band entered Arlyn Studios and Pedernales Studio with producer Paul Leary Paul Leary Walthall (born May 7, 1957), known as Paul Leary, is an American musician and music producer from Austin, Texas, best known as the lead guitarist and occasional lead vocalist for the American rock band Butthole Surfers. He is also t .... They recorded 15 songs in consideration for the album, initially planning for a fall 1998 release. By August, due to 'scheduling problems', the album, which now had the tentative tit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Possum Kingdom (song)
"Possum Kingdom" is a song by American alternative rock band Toadies released as the second single from their 1994 album, '' Rubberneck''. The song's origins lie in folklore from the band's native state of Texas. Possum Kingdom Lake is a lake in North Texas near Fort Worth. In the documentary "Dark Secrets: The Stories of Rubberneck", Lewis further elaborates that he intended "Possum Kingdom" to be a continuation of the story told in the song "I Burn". While he envisioned "I Burn" to be a story about cult members immolating themselves in order to ascend to a higher plane, "Possum Kingdom" was about one of the immolated people becoming "just smoke, and ...he goes to Possum Kingdom akeand tries to find somebody to join him." Most of the song alternates between a and a time signature. Music video The music video for "Possum Kingdom" was directed by Thomas Mignone and begins with a body bag being dragged from a lake, then pans to the lead singer, Vaden Todd Lewis, singing in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rubberneck (album)
''Rubberneck'' is the first studio album by American rock band Toadies. It was released in August 1994 on Interscope Records and attained RIAA gold and platinum status in December 1995 and December 1996 respectively. The album produced the band's most popular single, " Possum Kingdom". The song's master track is featured in the Xbox 360 version of the video game ''Guitar Hero II''. It was also released for the video game '' Rock Band 3'' in a pack that contained "Away" and "Tyler" as well. In 2014, in honor of the album's 20th anniversary, Kirtland Records re-released the album on CD and vinyl on April 1. The album was remastered and also includes five bonus tracks. Three of the bonus tracks are previously unreleased songs from the original album's sessions, including "Run in with Dad" and a cover of Pylon's "Stop It", both of which were previously recorded for ''Velvet'', and "Rockfish", an early version of "Waterfall", a song later recorded for '' Feeler'', the intended foll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burden Brothers
Burden Brothers are a hard rock band formed in Dallas, Texas, by Toadies lead singer/songwriter Vaden Todd Lewis and Reverend Horton Heat/Izzy Stradlin drummer Taz Bentley.Paoletta, Michael (2004)Singles: New & Noteworthy: Burden Brothers Beautiful Night, ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'', July 24, 2004, retrieved July 19, 2010 The band currently consists of Lewis (Vocals/Guitar), Bentley (Drums/Vocals), and Casey Hess (Guitar/Vocals). The band went on indefinite hiatus since 2006, due to the Toadies reunion and other interests, but reunited to perform at the Dia De Los Toadies music festival in September 2015. History Early years Lead singer/songwriter for the band, Vaden Todd Lewis was recently coming off of a short-lived reunion of his platinum-selling 90s band Toadies, and after an unsuccessful album release and tour, the band once again broke up. Main members Taz Bentley and Vaden Todd Lewis were both residents of Dallas, and had met on tours, in which the Toadies and R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grunge
Grunge (sometimes referred to as the Seattle sound) is an alternative rock genre and subculture that emerged during the in the American Pacific Northwest state of Washington, particularly in Seattle and nearby towns. Grunge fuses elements of punk rock and heavy metal, but without punk's structure and speed. The genre featured the distorted electric guitar sound used in both genres, although some bands performed with more emphasis on one or the other. Like these genres, grunge typically uses electric guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals. Grunge also incorporates influences from indie rock bands such as Sonic Youth. Lyrics are typically angst-filled and introspective, often addressing themes such as social alienation, self-doubt, abuse, neglect, betrayal, social and emotional isolation, addiction, psychological trauma and a desire for freedom. The early grunge movement revolved around Seattle's independent record label Sub Pop and the region's underground mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pleather (album)
''Pleather'' is an EP by the grunge band Toadies. It was released in 1993 on Grass Records. The EP gained the attention of Interscope Records who signed the band and released their first full-length album ('' Rubberneck'') in 1994. Interscope re-released ''Pleather'' on June 17, 1997. Track listing #"Mister Love" (Lewis) – 2:52 #"Got A Heart" (Lewis) – 3:16 #"Ruth" (Lewis/ Reznicek/ Sauerwein) – 3:05 #"Happy Face" (Lewis/ Herbert) – 3:01 #" Possum Kingdom" (Lewis) – 11:45 Includes hidden track "Cookout", an early instrumental version of "I Burn" Personnel * Todd Lewis – vocals * Charles Mooney III – guitar * Lisa Umbarger – bass * Mark Reznicek – drums * Darrel Herbert – guitar * Tracey Sauerwein – guitar (on " Possum Kingdom" and "Got a Heart") * Keith Rust – engineer * David Gibson – art Art is a diverse range of human activity, and resulting product, that involves creative or imaginative talent expressive of technical proficiency, beaut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Jerome
Michael Jerome Moore, known as Michael Jerome is an American rock musician and drummer. He is a former member of the Toadies (1990–91), Course of Empire (1994–1998), and James Hall's band Pleasure Club, which was formed in 2002. He was a member of the Saginaw, Texas band Pop Poppins, a metroplex cult follow. He played on Charlie Musselwhite's 2004 release ''Sanctuary'', and has also toured or recorded with Blind Boys of Alabama, John Cale, Anna Egge, Tom Freund and many others. Jerome is double-jointed and ambidextrous. Jerome joined the Louisiana-based band Better Than Ezra in 2009, following the departure of the band's drummer of 13 years, Travis McNabb, who had amicably left Better Than Ezra in February 2009 in order to tour full-time with Sugarland. Better Than Ezra's 2009 album, '' Paper Empire'', marked Jerome's recording debut with the band. He has also toured with Richard Thompson and John Cale. He recorded four albums with Cale – '' blackAcetate'' (2005) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hagfish (band)
Hagfish were an American rock band originated in Sherman, Texas that rose to notoriety via performances in the Deep Ellum district of Dallas, Texas, drawing influences from both punk rock and alternative rock. The lineup included lead vocalist George Stroud Reagan III, guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Doni Blair and drummer Tony Barsotti for the majority of the band's career, including nearly all of their recorded work. Formed by the Blair brothers in 1991, Hagfish emerged with contemporaries Tripping Daisy and Toadies as part of the 1990s Dallas/Fort Worth alternative rock scene and were also heavily influenced by the Descendents/All, whose members recorded and produced two of the band's studio albums. After officially disbanding in 2001, Hagfish have reunited occasionally for live performances. History Formation, early years and ''Buick Men'' (1991–1994) Hagfish was formed in Dallas, Texas when brothers, guitarist Zach Blair and bassist Doni Blair met drummer Banning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baboon (band)
Baboon is an American rock band originally from Denton, Texas. The band formed in 1991. Their latest studio album, titled ''Baboon'', was released on October 10, 2006. Baboon appeared on an episode of ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' titled "Hall of Fame" in 1996. The band and their music were a key point in the episode's plot. In its early years, Baboon, Brutal Juice, and Caulk were known collectively in the Denton area as the "Fraternity of Noise." Baboon toured extensively, including a stint on the Skoal-sponsored R.O.A.R. Tour in 1997, along with acts such as Iggy Pop, The Reverend Horton Heat, The Bloodhound Gang, and Sponge. They also toured with Toadies, Brutal Juice, and Unwound. Vocalist Andrew Huffstetler and guitarist Mike Rudnicki formed The Boom Boom Box in 2008 and released a self-titled EP later than year, and a full-length album, titled ''Until Your Eyes Get Used To The Darkness'', through Kirtland Records in 2012. Band members Current members *Andrew Huffstet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
