Crash Karma is a Canadian
alternative rock
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supergroup Supergroup or super group may refer to:
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consisting of lead singer
Edwin
The name Edwin means "rich friend". It comes from the Old English elements "ead" (rich, blessed) and "ƿine" (friend). The original Anglo-Saxon form is Eadƿine, which is also found for Anglo-Saxon figures.
People
* Edwin of Northumbria (died ...
(of
I Mother Earth
I Mother Earth, or IME, is a Canadians, Canadian rock band. The band formed in 1990 and reached its peak in popularity in the mid-to-late 1990s. After an eight-year hiatus, the band reunited in 2012. Between 1996 and 2016, I Mother Earth was among ...
),
Mike Turner
Michael Ray Turner (born January 11, 1960) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. Turner's district, numbered as the 3rd district from 2003 to 2013, is based in Dayt ...
(formerly of
Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace (sometimes shortened to OLP) is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992. Led by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band currently also features Duncan Coutts on bass, Steve Mazur on guitars, and J ...
),
Jeff Burrows
Jeffrey John Burrows (born August 19, 1968 in Windsor, Ontario) is the drummer and percussionist for Canadian rock band Crash Karma, and The Tea Party.
Jeff Burrows begun drumming at eleven years of age and professionally since 1990 when he join ...
(of
The Tea Party
The Tea Party is a Canadian rock band with industrial rock, blues, progressive rock, and Middle Eastern music influences, dubbed " Moroccan roll" by the media. Active throughout the 1990s and up until 2005, the band re-formed in 2011. The Tea P ...
), and Amir Epstein of Zygote.
History
Crash Karma was founded when Edwin, Epstein and Turner came together in 2008. Burrows was recruited soon after. The band's first full live concert was held in
Burlington, Ontario
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on June 20, 2009. Their first single "
Awake
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Being awake is the opposite of being asleep, in which ...
" was self-released in July, 2009. Their self-titled debut album was produced by founding member
Mike Turner
Michael Ray Turner (born January 11, 1960) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. Turner's district, numbered as the 3rd district from 2003 to 2013, is based in Dayt ...
and was released in March, 2010.
In 2013, the band released an album, ''Rock Musique Deluxe'', and was featured on CHCH Television's program ''Live Music''. They then went on tour in support of the album.
"Crash Karma brings 4 rock veterans together"
''Global News'', October 23, 2013a
Band members
;Current
* Edwin
The name Edwin means "rich friend". It comes from the Old English elements "ead" (rich, blessed) and "ƿine" (friend). The original Anglo-Saxon form is Eadƿine, which is also found for Anglo-Saxon figures.
People
* Edwin of Northumbria (died ...
– lead vocals (2008–present)
* Mike Turner
Michael Ray Turner (born January 11, 1960) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. Turner's district, numbered as the 3rd district from 2003 to 2013, is based in Dayt ...
– guitar, backing vocals (2008–present)
* Amir Epstein – bass guitar, backing vocals (2008–present)
* Jeff Burrows
Jeffrey John Burrows (born August 19, 1968 in Windsor, Ontario) is the drummer and percussionist for Canadian rock band Crash Karma, and The Tea Party.
Jeff Burrows begun drumming at eleven years of age and professionally since 1990 when he join ...
– drums, percussion (2008–present)
Discography
Studio albums
* ''Crash Karma
Crash Karma is a Canadian alternative rock supergroup consisting of lead singer Edwin (of I Mother Earth), Mike Turner (formerly of Our Lady Peace), Jeff Burrows (of The Tea Party), and Amir Epstein of Zygote.
History
Crash Karma was founded ...
'' (2010) - No. 38 (CAN
Can may refer to:
Containers
* Aluminum can
* Drink can
* Oil can
* Steel and tin cans
* Trash can
* Petrol can
* Metal can (disambiguation)
Music
* Can (band), West Germany, 1968
** ''Can'' (album), 1979
* Can (South Korean band)
Other
* C ...
)
* ''Rock Musique Deluxe
''Rock Musique Deluxe'' is the second album by Canadian alternative rock band Crash Karma. It was released on August 6, 2013.
Track listing
# "Appetite For Life" – 3:50
# "Tomorrow (ft. Ian D'Sa)" – 3:20
# "Man on Trial" – 3:36
# "Everythi ...
'' (2013)
Singles
References
External links
*http://www.myspace.com/crashkarma Myspace
*http://www.crashkarma.com/ Crash Karma - Official Site
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Musical groups established in 2008
Musical groups from Toronto
Canadian alternative rock groups
2008 establishments in Ontario