Burning Airlines was an American rock band from Washington, D.C.

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. The band's name is taken from a

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song, "Burning Airlines Give You So Much More" from his 1974 album '' Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)''.

History

Robbins and Barbot had jammed with Moffett while their band Jawbox was still active, briefly considering him to fill in after drummer Zach Barocas' departure. However, this lineup was not to be, and Jawbox called it quits shortly thereafter. Taking their name from a

song, Burning Airlines released their first 7", and their debut CD '' Mission: Control!'' was released in 1999 on DeSoto Records. Unable to tour full-time, Bill Barbot left the band and was replaced by longtime friend and Jawbox roadie Mike Harbin. This lineup toured extensively and recorded second album, ''

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'', released on DeSoto Records in 2001. Benjamin Pape was added as second guitarist/keyboards/vocalist. Burning Airlines was in the middle of a major North American Tour when the

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occurred. Many clubs refused to display the band's name prominently and the band considered changing their name but decided the name was still appropriate and had taken a new meaning and relevancy. The band then abruptly split up in 2002.

Discography

Albums

* '' Mission: Control!'' ( DeSoto Records, 1999) * ''

'' ( DeSoto Records, 2001)

7" Singles

* ''Carnival/Scissoring'' 7" ( Desoto Records, 1998) * ''Back of Love'' split with

( DeSoto Records, 1999) * ''The Deluxe War Baby'' split with

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, 2000)

Related bands

* Admiral – Michael Harbin * Channels – J. Robbins * Dove – Peter Moffet * Forensics – Michael Harbin * Government Issue – J. Robbins, Peter Moffet * Jawbox – J. Robbins, Bill Barbot * Report Suspicious Activity – J. Robbins *

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– Peter Moffet * Jack Potential – Mike Harbin * Office of Future Plans – J. Robbins

External links

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Copper Press
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Burning Airlines - BandToBand.com
{{Authority control Musical groups established in 1997 Musical groups disestablished in 2002 American post-hardcore musical groups Alternative rock groups from Washington, D.C.