-this page is not operated by anyone within minute 61. it is operated by matt. i am first on the friends list. i don't log on here too often, so i apologize in advance if i don't reply to messages, etc.-
Minute 61 is a band formed in Tennessee in 1995 with Gabriel Miller on vocals and guitar, Ben Miller on drums, Tyler Chen on guitar, and Steve Gaskell on bass. They started out playing upbeat, christian pop punk music. Later in their career they started incorporating screaming and darker lyrics in their music. After numerous line-up changes they eventually broke up around 2000 with Gabe and Ben going on to form bands such as The Invocation.
Gabe died of a drug overdose in August 2006. Ben is currently playing in Remington Rafael in Dallas, Texas. Steve is in Mouth Movements, located in Knoxville, Tennesse. Tyler is doing solo music which you can check out on his MySpace.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Whoever made this myspace... You are Awesome... That is so sweet to Remember Gabriel... You've blessed my heart... (I am Gabriel and Ben's Mom) If anyone wants any Minute 61 stickers, just email me at akatiehelms@hotmail.com and give me your address and I'll mail you some... I also have a few stickers of the graphic of Gabriel with the wings... Love Ya'll... Remember that Life is so very Precious and so very Fragile... and God loves you... :-)
