Forgive Durden was an American

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band from

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''. They were signed to Fueled by Ramen. Fueled by Ramen released Forgive Durden's first full-length album, '' Wonderland'', on May 9, 2006. On January 27, 2008, lead singer

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announced on the band's blog that the other three members had decided to leave the band, citing personality conflicts as the primary reason. He also announced that his brother Paul had been helping him write and record a new album, '' Razia's Shadow: A Musical'' with the help of

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as the narrator. It was not mentioned whether the other two had become full-time members of the band. Dutton recruited numerous members to perform live including Fred Mascherino, Dave Melillo, and

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. In 2008, David Kalani Larkins, Zack Olson, Andrew J. Jakober and Jaron Johnson joined the band to handle touring duties and to support ''Razia's Shadow'' on the road. On August 4, 2010, Forgive Durden announced that they would be playing a special, one-night-only performance of their debut album '' Wonderland'' at El Corazon in Seattle on September 10, 2010. It was also said to be the band's final hometown show. The show was sold out. Places & Numbers and Princess Dinosaur were also a part of the show as was local Seattle band, Lovely Lovers. On June 12, 2012, in an interview about his work as a film producer, Larkins was quoted that he and Dutton were working on a new music project. Dutton later formed another band, Cardiknox, in which he performed backing vocals and keyboards. They disbanded in 2019. Dutton now has his own project, Only Twin.

Band members

Current

– vocals, guitar

Former

*Thomas Hunter – guitar, backing vocals (2003–2008) *Andy Mannino – drums (2003–2008) *Jesse Bauer – bass (2003–2008) *David Kalani Larkins – bass/backup vocals (2008–2010) *Jaron Johnson – drums (2008-2010) *Thomas Patton III - lead guitar/backup vocals (2009-2010) *Zack Olson – keyboards/backup vocals (2008–2010) *Andrew Jakober – guitar/backup vocals (2008–2010)

Discography

* '' Bandages & Royalty EP'' (2003) * '' When You're Alone, You're Not Alone EP'' (August 23, 2004) * '' Wonderland'' (May 9, 2006) * '' Razia's Shadow: A Musical'' (October 28, 2008)

Music videos

* The first music video released by the band is "Beware the Jubjub Bird and Shun the Frumious Bandersnatch", from ''Wonderland'', in 2006. The video was shot by band member David Kalani Larkins. * Forgive Durden's second music video for "Ants" has been released via Absolutepunk.net. * Their third music video for "Life Is Looking Up" was premiered on MySpace on November 13, 2008. The video was shot and directed by band member David Kalani Larkins. All videos are available for viewing on the official Fueled by Ramen YouTube channel.

Tours

* In 2006, Forgive Durden supported

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. * Forgive Durden toured the United States with

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in Spring/Summer 2009. * In 2012, Thomas Dutton announced a show at Joe's Pub in New York City on November 28, where he and guest performers would perform the new version of ''Razia's Shadow''. The first show sold out, and a second one was added for November 29.

References

External links

Official website
{{Authority control Fueled by Ramen artists Musical groups from Washington (state) Musical groups established in 2003