Abel was an American

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band from

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. The band primarily played

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music, with

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influences. The band began making music in 2008, and disbanded in 2013. Membership consisted of vocalist/guitarist Kevin Kneifel, guitarist Dan Bishop, bassist Alex David, and drummer John Rell III. The band released an

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, '' The Honest Love'', in 2009, through

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. Their first studio album, '' Lesser Men'', was released by Come&Live! Records, in 2010. Their final studio album, ''Make It Right'', was released independently in 2012.

Background

Abel was an American

band from

. Their members included vocalist/guitarist Kevin Kneifel, guitarist Dan Bishop, bassist Alex David, and drummer John Rell III.

Music history

The band formed in 2008, with their first release, '' The Honest Love'', an extended play, released by

on September 1, 2009. They released a studio album, '' Lesser Men'', on October 19, 2010 with Come&Live Records. Their final studio album, ''Make It Right'', was released independently on September 18, 2012.

Members

;Line-up * Kevin Kneifel - vocals, guitar * Dan Bishop - guitar * Alex David - bass * John Rell III - drums

Discography

;Studio albums * '' Lesser Men'' (October 19, 2010, Come&Live!) * ''Make It Right'' (September 18, 2012, Independent) ;EPs * '' The Honest Love'' (September 1, 2009,

)

References

External links

* {{Official website, www.abeltheband.com
Cross Rhythms artist profile
Musical groups from New York (state) 2008 establishments in New York (state) 2013 disestablishments in New York (state) Musical groups established in 2008 Musical groups disestablished in 2013 Facedown Records artists