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Welcome (Taproot Album)
''Welcome'' is the second major label album by American alternative metal band Taproot. It was released on October 15, 2002. "Poem" served as the album's lead single and became a smash hit, propelling the group to stardom. A follow-up single, " Mine," was produced and its video was directed by System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian. The third single and video was announced for "Art," but curiously Atlantic pulled the plug soon after the announcement, further irking fans who claimed the label was holding Taproot back. ''Welcome'' remains Taproot's most successful record, selling around 450,000 copies. Credits Allmusic. Retrieved March 19, 2011 *Phil Lipscomb - bass *Jarrod Montague - drums * Stephen Richards - guitar, vocals Production *Tom Baker - mastering *David Benveniste - A&R, executive producer *Elliott Blakey - engineer *Steve Sisco - mixing assistant *Tom Storms - A&R *Valente Torrez - assistant engineer * Jeff Turzo - digital programming * Andy Wallace - mixing *Toby Wri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taproot (band)
Taproot is an American alternative metal band from Ann Arbor, Michigan, formed in 1997. They are best known for their hit single "Poem", which peaked at #5 on the Mainstream Rock chart in 2002, as well as a number of other singles from 2000 on. History Formation and independent releases (1997–1999) Taproot was formed in 1997 in Ann Arbor, Michigan by vocalist Stephen Richards, guitarist Mike DeWolf, bassist Phil Lipscomb, and drummer Jarrod Montague. The band earned a following with their live performances. In 1998, Taproot sent their demo to Limp Bizkit frontman, Fred Durst, after seeing a request for demos on their first album. Impressed with the material, Durst offered to get Taproot a recording contract through Interscope Records. However, after extended negotiations, Taproot decided to look elsewhere and finally landed a record deal with Atlantic Records. Durst heavily cursed the band on vocalist Stephen Richards' answering machine. Durst also allegedly put some blame o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
