Chad Knight - vocals/guitar, Drew Parker - bass/backing vocals, Harvey Lott - drums/percussion/programming and Nicholas Pry - guitar/backing vocals
Influences
Sublime, Everclear, Colorfinger, Slightly Stoopid, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Jarflys, Bob Marley, Damian Marley, Long Beach Dub All-Stars, Shortbus L.B., Alice in Chains, Jerry Cantrell, Mad Season, Lifehouse, Eyes Adrift, Injected, 8Stops7, John Butler Trio, Superdrag, Pixies, Toadies, Bush, Institute, Gavin Rossdale, Stevie Wonder, Blue Mountain, Cary Hudson, Stroke 9, UB40, Nicholas Pry, Dinosaur Jr., J Mascis, Son Volt, Jay Farrar, Prince, Charlie Mars, Damien Rice, TOOL, aperfectcircle, Brad Wells, Silverchair, The Nixons, Zac Maloy, Jars of Clay, Can't Hang, Weezer, Small Room 9, Better Than Ezra, Green Day, Dwight Yoakam, Hum, Earshot, Waiting for Brantley, Jack Maness, 880 South, Dub Soulectors, Mike Pinto, Steady Ras, Dubjuice, Shakedown, Duran Duran, Course of Nature, Stereo Fuse, Blue October, Snow Patrol, Dashboard Confessional, Our Lady Peace, 80's New Wave, Random Reggae, etc.
Born in 1982, and raised a native of Laurel, Mississippi, Chad Knight always dreamed of becoming a singer. He took guitar lessons at the age of 16, and never took chorus or show choir. After starting out shy at West Jones High School, Knight didn’t reveal his hidden talent until he was 18, his senior year when his first band “Split” took third place in the talent show in 2001. The time is now and Knight is living his dream. It all started back in the spring of 2001 when graduate, Chad Knight fronted the local pop-punk band called “Split”. When two of the band members left for parts unknown, Chad formed the modern rock band called “Halfway There” in 2002. The band branched out from Jones County, playing shows around the state. But after several months of hard work, all four members decided to call it quits. So after graduating Jones County Junior College, Chad broke away from the band scene to begin a solo career in 2003. He called up and got together with some of his favorite local musicians to start recording his music. The style of Chad’s music is many influences combined to form a fresh, grunge-punk sound with pop-catchy vocals, and a love for reggae music. Having more control over the music, Chad writes his music to attract all ages from high school students, college kids to adults. It is very easy to understand, the inspiration for his music comes from personal life experiences and lessons gleaned from the lives of others. Knight also takes individual stories from friends and fans, and writes songs for them. Being different from other artists, he also likes doing collaborations with other artists and trying new things with different genres. Knight finds his music to be an outlet of expression. Some of his musical influences include Sublime, Colorfinger, Everclear, Slightly Stoopid, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Jarflys, Bush, etc. Summer of 2003, Chad shopped around his first CD release entitled "That Other Life EP" as a demo for venues and night clubs. Then he started back playing shows with some of the locals around the area to promote his music. Knight plays both acoustic shows and full band shows. In the fall of 2004, Chad released his debut album entitled “Forget About the Bad Things”. His name and music started to grow. Wanting to turn his dream into real life, Chad was determined to be heard. In 2006, Chad released his second album entitled “From A New Window”. It claims to be even better than the first. It is in your face, straight to the point, and more upbeat radio rock. One can really tell the growth on this album. From articles to radio spots, this album took Chad to higher levels. While promoting and getting to play shows outside the state, Chad was getting better and faster at writing new material. Summer of 2007, “Seems Like A Lifetime,” the long-awaited third album was released. This is the most anticipated Chad Knight album yet. With a wide variety of songs, this album is dedicated to each and every one of the fans for all their support and interest in Chad’s music. Knight wants to prove to everyone that he is for real. And so the saga continues...
AIM - aperfectchad
Welcome Back Hattiesburg is quickly approaching.....Do YOU have YOUR tickets yet?? You dont???? Well here's a chance to win a few free ones!!
CALLING ALL CREATIVE MINDS......
One of the bands playing Welcome Back Hattiesburg is Chance Fisher. Many a tale have been told of how Chance Fisher got its name.
(No, there is not a member of the band by the name of Chance Fisher....or is there?) Let's see how much YOU know!
Anyone can participate in this contest. Just send us your best story of how YOU think Chance Fisher got their name. You can post it in a message to the Saenger's facebook or myspace page. Or visit the official Welcome Back Hattiesburg myspace page. Or just leave a posting on the Welcome Back Hattiesburg facebook event page.
The band will choose the winner(s) on September 5th and notified by email. So don't forget to leave your contact info in your message!
So what is this "Pray It Forward" thing about anyway? I'm so glad you asked!!!! We are joining together in the fight against addiction. Bring the name of a friend or loved one who struggles with this problem and we will exchange names and we will as a community will pray for each other. September is National Drug and Alcohol Recovery Month!!! Go to our page to find out more!!! BUT DON'T FORGET!!! CENTERTREE & THE CHANGE BAND will be there live. This all begins Sat. Sept. 6th at Sweet Peppers in Laurel @ 6PM Let's Unite in the Fight against addiction!!
thanx for the add! :D i like ur sound its pretty rad definitely my type of music :p just let me know when yawl are in the baton rouge area & i'll come & watch yawl play & bring some more potential fans :D good luck with ur band! :)
Thank you for being our friend and for your continued support. Our new album "The Silver Lining" will be released August 26, and our new single "MisSunderstood" which has just gone to radio stations across America is available on iTunes NOW! If you want to check out a preview of "MisSunderstood" go to our profile and listen now! Be sure to also keep checking your bulletins for messages from us for up to the minute news, NEW tour dates, and contest info! Thanks again for all your love and support, and KEEP IT LOUD.
" When one is open minded, and does not take for granted the spoken and unspoken 'self - evident truths', and when one does not force by willpower oneself to see, hear, think and feel only things which are 'appropriate' - then one can surf the crazy currents of information in an aware and efficient way. Then one realizes that there is no useless knowledge and no impossible things."
