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Daniel Amos
Alternative / Rock / Other

		""Prepare to confront your double..."" Los Angeles, California United States Profile Views: 47856 Last Login: 8/2/2008
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Member Since	6/26/2006
Band Website	DanielAmos.com
Band Members	Terry Scott Taylor: Vocals, Guitars Greg Flesch: Lead guitars Tim Chandler: Bass guitars Ed McTaggart: Drums Jerry Chamberlain: Lead guitars (1975-1983, 1993-1995) Marty Dieckmeyer: Bass guitars (1975-1981) Alex MacDougall: Percussion (1978-1980) Steve Baxter: Guitars, vocals (1975-1977) Mark Cook: Keyboards (1977-1980) Rob Watson: Keyboards (1984-1986)
Record Label	Stunt Records
Type of Label	Indie

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About Daniel Amos

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Daniel Amos began as an acoustic quartet formed in 1975 by Terry Scott Taylor, Steve Baxter, Jerry Chamberlain and Marty Dieckmeyer. (Drummer Ed McTaggart joined the band shortly after the release of it's first album). Although some of the band members' previous bands had been playing straight rock music, D.A.'s early sound was heavily inspired by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, The Band, Steely Dan and The Byrds' Sweetheart of the Rodeo. Those influences can be heard most predominantly on the band's first self-titled album, released in 1976. That album, along with the concert favorite of the time, "Aint Gonna Fight It," was recently reissued in a deluxe 2 disc anniversary edition.

The band's sophomore release, 1977's Shotgun Angel, gave fans a hint at the experimental and creative sounds that would be heard from the band in the years that followed. Although "side one" didn't wander too far from the acoustic sounds of the first record, "side two" took listeners on a musical journey with lush orchestrations and a string of rock songs linked together in a way that was reminiscent of The Beatles' Sgt. Peppers or Abbey Road albums. By 1978, the band, which had grown to include Alex MacDougall on Percussion and Mark Cook on Keyboards, had began work on it's first entirely rock 'roll effort, the iconic Horrendous Disc, which quickly became a favorite to many of D.A's fans. After a bewildering chain of events that remain shrouded in mystery to this day, the band's record label kept the album on the shelf until weeks before their fourth album was to be released in April of 1981. In spite of the exhausting delays surounding the release of their new album, the band continued to tour heavily throughout those "missing years," including a tour with songwriter Randy Stonehill, known to fans as the legendary "Amos n' Randy Tour."

Alarma!, whose sound has often been compared to the music of The Talking Heads or Elvis Costello, was the first of a four part set of albums which were dubbed "The Alarma! Chronicles." Each of the four albums included an installment of a short story linking all four projects together. By the time of the Alarma! Tour in 1981, the band had lost Dieckmeyer, Cook and MacDougall and gained new bassist Tim Chandler. Alarma! was followed by Doppelganger, Vox Humana and Fearful Symmetry. Each of the four albums of the Alarma! Chronicles explored new musical territory for the band, augmented by new guitarist Greg Flesch and keyboardist Rob Watson. The tours that followed each release also charted new territory, offering audience members an unusual blend of fast paced New Wave rock'n roll, mannequins, and - something which has become commonplace in concerts these days but was very unusual at the time - a full multimedia event with television screens, showing a variety of images that were synchronized to the music.

In 1987, the band delivered the unusual Darn Floor - Big Bite, which is often praised as the band's masterpiece among fans and critics alike. Harvest Rock Syndicate said that the album "defies easy description. Each listening brings new insights, impressions..."

After a short hiatus, which included numerous solo albums from Taylor, several albums by the Swirling Eddies, a couple of live releases and an endless amount of production work for other artists, the band returned in 1991 with Kalhoun. Jerry Chamberlain retured as a second guitarist in time for 1993's MotorCycle, 1994's BibleLand and 1995's Songs of the Heart. The close of the 1990s saw the release of a tribute album that included a wide variety of artists that were fans of the band, each recording some of their best known songs. Artists that participated in the album included The 77s, Starflyer59, Gene Eugene of Adam Again, Randy Stonehill, Larry Norman, The Throes, Jimmy Abegg of Rich Mullins' a Ragamuffin Band & Vector, Rick Altizer, Animator Doug TenNapel, Phil Madeira, Erin Echo, John Austin, Bobby Mittan of The Ocean Blue, Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong of The Choir, and many others.

The band's latest album, Mr. Buechner's Dream, is an epic 2 CD double album that pays tribute to Frederick Buechner, Walker Percy, T. S. Eliot, G. K. Chesterton, Flannery O'Connor, Lewis Carroll, Dorothy L. Sayers, and other authors that have inspired DA's lyrics for years. Musically, the album includes the guitar driven rockers; the heart wrenching balads; the thought provoking lyrics; and the innovative studio techniques and production that the band has become known for for so many years. A DVD was released in 2005, entitled The Making of Mr. Buechner's Dream, which chronicles the recording process.

Although concert performances are rare, Daniel Amos continues to be one of the most creative, innovative and influential rock'n roll bands of the last few decades.

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Terisa Reeves Band	Jun 14 2008 10:44 PM The Terisa Reeves Band thanx you for the add. I've been listening to you guys since the 1st album. Saw you in San Bernadino. Ya'll never cease to amuse!
Stereo Cloaking Device	Jun 14 2008 2:38 PM Thanks for the add! Your music continues to inspire with artistic and spiritual integrity. Huge influence on my own music! "we were looking for an endless summer....." Barris
Michael Blue	Jun 14 2008 1:44 PM THANKS for the add!!! I'm a longtime HUUGE fan, and it's a blessing and an absolute HONOR to be added to your friends list! You guys are my "Beatles", and have been an immeasurable influence on my life, and on my music! Thanks, and God Bless!
Tomas David Hood - singer / songwriter / guitarist	Mar 13 2008 1:55 PM Hey! A shout out from western Montana, where the air is clean and there's room to rock out! You guys have been a constant companion in my journey in this strange place, for decades. Ever since I heard you on Maranatha 5!, actually. You've influenced my music, too. I love H.D., and still think it is some of your best. I was a DJ when that came out, and I remember the blue and white disc that came out to promote on the air. I played you all the time. Now, I am trying to create my own music. Come by some time and leave a comment if you have a moment or two... May you always find your note! ~ tomas david hood ~ - songwriter / musician - - guitars (Taylor / Peavey) - - Bitterroot, Montana - .
Wood	Mar 14 2008 9:12 PM There are still some people in Europe who remember and love your music! :-) Peace Dan (=Wood)
Marty	Apr 5 2008 8:06 PM Sitting in the half-light while reading the Alarma Chronicles, I watch my wife trip and cryout, “Darn Floor, Big Bight”!
jason todd herring	Apr 17 2008 3:01 PM "Central Theme" remains among my top 20 favorite songs of ALL TIME. It may be among the top 5. Thanks for that tune!
Paul	May 1 2008 3:40 PM All hail the mighty Daniel Amos. We need a new album guys. I know that the logistics are hard, but it's been 7 years! Love you guys. PA
Paul Etheridge	Feb 23 2008 3:33 AM Uneasy Lies The Head Of The Confidence Man is on MyPlayer. Brilliant! :^)
Vann Hardin	Feb 25 2008 4:09 PM "You can take your diamonds and lock them in you room and you will lose everything you save. You can take your flowers and lay them on his tomb but I know he rose up from the grave.." RIP, Dear Larry...
Bei Bei	Feb 25 2008 5:45 PM Just want to say thanks for being my Myspace friend. : ) Bei Bei
David	Mar 9 2008 9:59 PM Greetings to the DA folks!
Redd Sonia	Feb 12 2008 2:53 AM HEY!So good to hear you all again!I have been favoring the one album you put together..the huge compilation with All kinds of goodies, like"Darn Floor,Big Bite." Peace and Blessings to you! Stop by sometimge and give a listen to a Jersey girl singing to Macedonia Flave! "Redd"Sonia
Davy Lamb	Feb 11 2008 7:44 PM Thanks for the add. Been listening since Horrendous Disc- the vinyl version! Cheers from Belfast, Davy
TEMPLAR	Jan 24 2008 10:23 AM hey guys just been listening to Terrys version of Long, Long, what fantastic version of the Beatles classic,you can tell this has been done by a Beatles lover , beautiful.... even down to the McCartney piano LUV IT.... Luv ya D.A
Cling To Liberty	Jan 20 2008 2:52 PM Thanks for pimpin my "myspace music friends" with the add. G*DS best 2U in '08!
Tom Strahle, LA Guitarist	Jan 20 2008 6:31 AM Jerry Chamberlain: Lead guitars (1975-1983, 1993-1995) Marty Dieckmeyer: Bass guitars (1975-1981) Alex MacDougall: Percussion (1978-1980) Steve Baxter: Guitars, vocals (1975-1977) Mark Cook: Keyboards (1977-1980) Rob Watson: Keyboards (1984-1986) Oh, and Tom Strahle for one show in 2005 (or was it 2004?)
Bill	Jan 14 2008 4:12 AM WHAT DID YOU SAY?!?!!?!?!!?!?
jason todd herring	Jan 7 2008 4:21 AM "Instruction Through Film" DVD...Mighty good stuff. Ya'll did a fine job with that one. Look forward to more!
Heir Jordan	Jan 1 2008 7:44 PM MySpace Comments & MySpace Backgrounds May You Be Blessed In 2008!
in search of forever	Dec 25 2007 5:40 PM God's peace to you guys on this blessed day kevin
jason todd herring	Dec 19 2007 2:31 AM When I grow up and become a rockstar...I WILL do a cover of "Low Crawls and High Times". And then "Theo's Logic". I jammed on those songs today and their both dang good 'uns!
from this day on	Dec 15 2007 5:42 PM Saw Modest Mouse this week in San Diego- they played live with two drummers, took me back to Super Bowl sunday, 1980 @ Capo Valley baptist church- DA changed my life, then later I changed their guitar strings...funny this life.
Heir Jordan	Dec 11 2007 12:32 PM MySpace Comments & MySpace Backgrounds Have A Happy Holiday Season & God Bless.
Rachel	Dec 10 2007 2:21 AM I love you guys!!! You really need to re print the Alarma Chronicles in book form for those of us who couldn't get it!!!!!
Brent, Colts (8-4)	Dec 9 2007 10:58 PM Your my favorite Music Group..Love some Shotgun Angel, or Alarma or even Horrendous Disc..Great Songs! God Bless, Brent
ICEHatchet	Nov 30 2007 1:49 PM I remember buying the album Alarma! on vinyl (we called then records back then) and loving the story liner "The Alarma! Chronicles". I was hoping to get the continuation of this great storyline with Doppleganger, Vox Humana, etc. but they could not be included with the cassette format. Would you guys ever consider posting those somewhere? (Or have you and I haven't run across it yet?!) God bless!
Mortimer	Nov 27 2007 12:43 AM I've loved your guys music since I first heard Shotgun Angel at age 5. You guys are old!
Rob Cassels	Nov 26 2007 2:49 AM I played with you guys one night at the Paramont in Denver with Randy Stonehill.That was a great time in my life.I wore the Alarma album out.thanks
Steve Chapman	Nov 25 2007 4:00 PM Thanks for the Add! I saw you guys in Concert with Randy Stonehill Years Ago at Greensboro College, Greensboro NC. You were very Friendly and the music was Awesome. Take Care, Steve
ZOA	Nov 13 2007 8:42 PM Hey guys, Thanks for the add. Love your music and have for years. Our band opened up for The Choir In Steventown NY at Rockfest (mid 90s) and Tim was playing bass It was an awesome night and Tim sounded fantastic. He has such a unique way of playing. Anyway, thanks again for adding us Mat Kerlin of Zoa “Don’t hurt yourself”
Vann Hardin	Nov 9 2007 8:33 PM

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