The Beatles, Jellyfish, Cheap Trick, Elvis Costello, KISS, Aerosmith, Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers/Greg Dulli, U2, Badfinger, Bon Jovi, Marvin Gaye, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Eat World, Prince, Enuff Z'Nuff, The Wildhearts, STP,Spacehog, Head Automatica, Sloan, The Black Crowes, The Killers, Fleetwood Mac, Crowded House, Sponge,Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, The Temptations, Marvelous 3/Butch Walker, Def Leppard, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Sugarcult, John Mellencamp, Third Eye Blind, Oasis, Matthew Sweet, Big Star, The Cars, Ryan Adams, Battlestar Galactica, Del Amitri.....(to be continued)
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1305-A North Main St.
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7337 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
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311 Gate City Highway
Bristol, VA 24201
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3249 Austin Peay Highway
Memphis, TN 38128
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3623 Gallatin Rd.
Nashville, TN 37216
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445 Hwy 46 S. Suite 9
Dickson, TN 37055
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1809 21st Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37212
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1604 8th Ave. South
Nashville, TN 37203
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3289 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554
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35 East Side Square
Canton, IL 61520
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What’s in a name? In the case of fORMER, quite a bit. Rising from the ashes of several defunct Nashville acts, and seemingly dominated by former members of this or that band, the moniker was at first intended to be a lighthearted stop-gap, but when a more fitting handle failed to materialize, and realizing that The Beatles and Aerosmith were already spoken for, the decision was made to accept the christening of fORMER as something more than an inside joke.
With the hard part out of the way, the songs took precedent, and primary songwriter and frontman Denny Smith’s penchant for wrapping introspective; if slightly cryptic, lyrics around unforgettable melodies became the band’s calling card. Pop hooks backed with a wall of guitars, a powerhouse rhythm section, three-part vocal harmonies, and just enough ivories and strings to earn their ELO merit badge, has proven to be a potent combination that may not always march in step with what passes for contemporary modern rock, but that's one "problem" the band loses little sleep over. Classifying themselves “loud pop”, they opt instead to concentrate on crafting songs that inspire them the way they’ve been inspired by artists as diverse as Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Cheap Trick to The Twilight Singers and Foo Fighters.
Putting the music before all else and respecting the band as something more than the sum of it’s parts has served fORMER well. Their live show plays on the respective strength of each of it’s players without ever losing sight of the song as the big picture. Such focus has earned the band multiple nominations in Nashville Modern Rock station WBUZ102.9’s Local Rock Awards, winning “Best Song” for their tune “Lies”, as well as “Best Alternative Band”, "Best Rock Band" and “Best Bassist” honors, even taking home Album Of The Year for their October 2008 release "...and nothing but the truth.". In addition to garnering rave reviews, several of the album's tracks have found their way into TV and film. The band have supported such national acts as Staind, Breaking Benjamin , Luna Halo, Night Ranger, The Exies, Nonpoint, Eve 6, 12 Stones, Cowboy Mouth, Evan’s Blue, Three Days Grace, Bang Camaro, John Corabi, Lynam, and more, and continue to perform throughout the Southeast and Midwest while working on "The Kids Deserve Cable", to be released in late Summer/early Fall.
"Former writes the kind of songs Cheap Trick used to...and are hands down the best unsigned band I've heard in a long, long time. American Idol be damned. These guys are the real deal."
Aaron Wayne-Duke
Middays Pure Rock 92.7 FM
The Laser
Galesburg IL
"fORMER put the ‘power’ in powerpop rock. The songwriting is so tight it makes a virgin seem a little loose. If fORMER were a popcorn flavour, it would be that salty sweet kind that contradicts, yet completely balances itself. "
SugarBuzz Mgazine
"If ever there was a case study on how to produce perfect power pop that combines fantastic rhythms, intelligent lyrics and finely crafted songs, with superb production values, that will endure for many years - this is it. I think this album will be looked upon as a classic years from now."
All Access Magazine
"Rock and Roll lite with an amazing pop sensibility, Former works on so many levels."
Holmes Pooser
Music Director/Production Director
X107.5 KXTE-fm Viva Las Vegas
"Nashville's Former could be (and should be) signed to a major label in a heartbeat and heard all over the place. Ultra-catchy tunes, 3-part harmonies, and pristine (but not overdone) production match up with a lot of talent in the band to create one of the hottest debut bands of the year. Excellent stuff!"
Popbang Radio
www.popbang.com
"I can't get these songs out of my head (Lies being the most guilty of the bunch) and that's a great thing."
Jason Lee
The Jason Lee Show
Rock 107 WIRX - St. Joseph, MI
"fORMER took the stage first and I noticed something unique right off the bat. On the Rocks was actually almost full to capacity with people. Not only did fORMER have a big crowd, they won them over and by the end of their set, the whole place was cheering them on. I’ve always thought of fORMER as Nashville’s answer to Cheap Trick with their 70’s style pop rock hooks and frontman Denny Smith’s vocal style."
Chris Czynszak
NashvilleRock.net
"This band produces catchy as fuck power-pop rock songs in droves. Denny Smith and his motley crew of Nashville rockers are hitting the studio at the moment, (literally - they're probably there right now as you're reading this) and we are confident that the finished product of their efforts won't disappoint."
The Open G String
theopengstring.com
So my IPOD's on shuffle tonite-and I'm spending this ridiculous Friday night at home-cleaning my house, doing my laundry-and Downed Again starts up :) I miss FORMER.
R.I.P. and here i have your tank hanging in the bathroom to wear tomorrow, all pretty & faded? do you feel the massive love? so- those t-shirts of yours... any happen to fit a size-3-bitch-with-no-tits? cause i need one. hope all is well, DennY. your IQ and hair are greatly missed.
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I cant believe this is the end . I listened to my Former cd all day yesterday all the while thinking this sucks so bad. I will always have my cd . But I am going to miss the band soooo much :(
Excellent show!! sux it was the last. I know I'll see you guys out still playing somewhere or just to hang & I just want to thank you for the great music & letting Beautifully Crude & myself share the stages w/ you. You're all great musicians & friends.
I sooo wish I could have been there... LOVE YOU GUYS... Thanks for your support of what Im doing you guys are good friends.... Good Luck in whatever is next for all of you.... Chris Hurt
It breaks my tiny black heart to see you hot bitches go, but all good things must end. It was an awesome show and I love you all to pieces. xoxoxo Thanks for "sister" and the memories. I hate that my first and last fORMER shows were within just months of each other!
The Queen (fORMER) is dead (sadly), long live the Queen (TGA)!
Love you guys, sad about the last show, but nothing's over foreva! Who's playing drums on one tonight??? I AM I AM... ???????? hmmm... HOLLA! Cya soon.
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