D.D. Valentine (Vox/Guitar), Brian Lemon (Bass/Vox), and Chanel "Corvette" Summers (Tubs/Percussion)
Influences
AC/DC, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Guns 'N Roses, Bon Jovi, Social D., Danzig, Iggy & The Stooges, The Sex Pistols, Dead Kennedys, Motorhead, T. Rex, Sweet, Slade, Led Zeppelin, Velvet Revolver.
Sounds Like
Stadium rock and 80's hair metal meets old school punk rock combined w/ our own little spices! ;-)
Happy Ending was formed in 2005 in Seattle by guitarist/vocalist D.D. Valentine, drummer Chanel Summers, and bassist Brian Lemon. Emerging as part of the new wave of post-grunge Punk/Heavy Metal bands populating the Northwest rock scene, Happy Ending actually owes more to the stadium rock, rockabilly and metal movements of the '80s: their sound is equal parts T. Rex, AC/DC, Social Distortion, Motley Crue and Led Zeppelin.
In its own way, Happy Ending is a reaction against the self-absorbed emo and lumbering nu-metal movements of the early '00s. Happy Ending's rock is fun and high-energy. Minimalist and humorous at times, it's still always raw, ugly rock and roll at its core: basic, gritty and honest with a solid hard, bluesy base.
The band's infamous antics, raunchy swagger and unique stage theatrics contrast with a lean, dirty, riff-oriented set that ranges from ballads to scorchers. Still, no matter how huge and bludgeoning the guitar chords and drum beats are, there is a clear sense of space and restraint. And by foregoing metal's traditional heavy riffs in favor of melody and message, Happy Ending are poised for crossover success.
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Hey Chanel (and our sexy DeeDee), just got done listening to the new demo. We love the whole thing, but if we had to chose the top songs we would go with (in order)No. 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9. They all rock. Good Stuff should definitely be the title track and if you are going to put out a single, it should be Good Stuff with Cradle to the Grave on the back side. You guys rock!!! Say hi to DeeDee. We love you all.
