Honor Society was an American pop rock band that formed in

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in 2006. The band consisted of Michael Bruno (vocals/guitar), Jason Rosen (guitar/keyboard), Andrew Lee Schmidt (bass), and Alexander Noyes (drums); however from late 2012 Rosen was no longer a part of the band. They were previously signed to Jonas Records in affiliation with Hollywood Records but parted ways in 2011. The band released its debut album '' Fashionably Late'' on September 15, 2009. The album debuted at No. 18 on the ''Billboard'' 200. In October 2011, the band released their second album, ''A Tale of Risky Business: Part II''. It debuted at No. 29 on the Independent Album charts. In September 2013, Bruno, Noyes and Schmidt announced that they would disband. The band was based in

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(2006–2013) * Andrew Lee Schmidt -

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, backing vocals (2006–2013) * Alexander Noyes - drums, backing vocals (2006–2013) * Jason Rosen -

, keyboards, backing vocals (2006–2012)

History

2006–2008: First two EPs and career beginnings

Honor Society was formed in 2006, although Noyes was not yet a part of the band. In the same year they released ''The Green Light EP'' (2006). The band released its second EP, ''A Tale of Risky Business'' in May 2008.

2008–2010: Discovery, Fashionably Late, and Where Are You Now?

The Jonas Brothers discovered Honor Society in late 2008 and soon after signed them to the record label along with Hollywood Records. Since the Spring of 2009, Honor Society has been named one of the six breakout bands to watch by Rolling Stone Magazine. and identified as a Buzzworthy band by MTV. Honor Society's debut album, ''Fashionably Late'', was released on September 15, 2009. The band performed as an opening act on the

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and as headliners on the ''Fashionably Late Tour''. The debut album reached No. 18 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in its first week. On August 27, 2009, Honor Society uploaded a music video titled "Where Are You Now?''"'' and it became a big hit in the

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and going to top list music videos on

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. The song "Where Are You Now?" is included in the American musical film

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as soundtrack. In '' Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel'', Honor Society performed "

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" during the opening scene with the film's main characters. On December 14, 2009, Honor Society rang the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange. In January 2010, Honor Society supported Timbaland on six dates on his Shock Value II Tour. The band performed the National Anthem and later a musical performance at the

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on July 31, 2010. In the Fall of 2010, Honor Society started the #HONORsystem. Releasing several new songs for free downloaded at HonorSocietyMusic.com.

2011–2013: ''A Tale of Risky Business: Part II'', ''Serendipity'', and break–up

The band released their second full-length album, ''A Tale of Risky Business: Part II'' on October 25, 2011. The album spawned two singles: "Living a Lie" and "Hurricane". The album debuted on the ''Billboard'' 200 in the No. 133 position and No. 29 on the Independent Album charts. The following year, on September 18, 2012, they released their third EP, titled ''Serendipity''. The title track was released as the lead single in July 2012. In February 2013, Honor Society disbanded.

Tours

Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009

Honor Society's first national tour. They were an opening/supporting act on the Jonas Brothers' 2009 World Tour alongside

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and the

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. During the tour, Honor Society also did its own headlining shows called "The Full Moon Crazy Tour." The tour became the 7th highest selling tour in 2009 after Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Madonna, U2, Justin Bieber, and Miley Cyrus.

Fashionably Late Tour

To support the release of its debut album, in September 2009, the band headlined the "Fashionably Late Tour," a 20 city tour through North America. YouTube Sensation Esmee Denters was a supporting and opening act on this tour.

Shock Value II Tour

In January 2010, Honor Society had the opportunity to open six shows on Timbaland's Shock Value II Tour. Special guests included: Justin Timberlake,

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, Katy Perry, and

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Here Comes Trouble Tour

Honor Society continued touring through the Spring of 2010 on their third headlining tour, the Here Comes Trouble Tour. It was a 32 city tour and featured Ashlyne Huff and Just Kait as the opening acts.

Wherever You Are Tour

After a year off the road, the band returned with its fourth national headlining tour called the "Wherever You Are Tour". It was a 22 city tour and featured Action Item and

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as the opening act.

Rock the Red Kettle Tour

In the fall of 2011, Honor Society went back on tour headlining the Salvation Army's Rock the Red Kettle Tour. It was a 17 city tour that started in Orlando, Florida and ended in West Hollywood, California. It featured Sunderland, The Trace, and Aaron Camper as the opening acts.

Summer of Love Tour

Honor Society served as the supporting headliner on Allstar Weekend's Summer of Love Tour, which ran from July 24 to August 20, 2012.

Serendipity: The Tour

In Spring 2013, Honor Society went on an 18-date tour running from March 10 to April 13, including free shows at iPlay and Macy's stores and some private events.

Television

At the beginning of 2010, the band performed on '' Jimmy Kimmel Live!''. This episode was later cited as one of the highest rated of the show. The band performed "Over You" and "See U in the Dark" on ''Skate for the Heart'' on January 31, 2010, that was aired on NBC. The band performed the national anthem at the

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on January 31, 2010. Honor Society sang the National Anthem at 6 baseball games in 2010 -

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on April 1, Kansas City Royals on April 7, Milwaukee Brewers on April 9, Detroit Tigers on April 11, Minnesota Twins on April 14 and

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on April 23. Alexander Noyes was featured on

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' '' When I Was 17'' episode that aired on MTV. He talked about Kevin and their friendship while in high school. The band was featured on MTV's ''10 on Top'' at No. 6 in 2010. The band appeared in an episode on the third season of MTV's '' Silent Library''.

Discography

Albums

* 2009: '' Fashionably Late'' * 2011: ''A Tale of Risky Business: Part II''

Extended plays

* 2006: ''The Green Light'' * 2008: ''A Tale of Risky Business'' * 2012: ''Serendipity''

Singles

Soundtracks

References

External links

Honor Society
on Myspace
Official Honor Society Fanclub

Honor Society's YouTube Channel
{{DEFAULTSORT:Honor Society (Band) Hollywood Records artists Republic Records artists American pop rock music groups Musical groups established in 2006 Musical groups disestablished in 2013 People from Midland Park, New Jersey