Rocket Scientists was formed in the late 1980s by keyboardist Erik Norlander and vocalist / guitarist Mark McCrite. The two released their first CD, "Earthbound", in 1993 joined by then - session bassist Don Schiff. Schiff quickly became a part of the band for their second release in 1995, "Brutal Architecture", and the three toured in the US and Europe in 1997 along with drummer Tommy Amato culminating in the live CD, "Earth Below and Sky Above: Live in Europe and America". In 1999, Rocket Scientists released "Oblivion Days", raising the bar on already high expectations. At the turn of the century, Norlander, Schiff and McCrite all worked on solo projects in addition to backing symphonic rock vocal icon Lana Lane on several tours around the world. After an eight year hiatus, Rocket Scientists released its fourth studio album "Revolution Road" in 2006 to high accolades from the press and fans worldwide. The Sea of Tranquility readers voted "Revolution Road" as the Best CD of the Year.
"The band incorporates elements of jazz, rock, fusion and experimental touches which make the complete prog-rock experience a high-caliber one." - Hard Rock Haven
"Lyrically, Rocket Scientists paint vivid images of other worlds — and better worlds.... allowing Rocket Scientists to preserve its roots and stretch its boundaries at the same time." - Sea of Tranquility
In January, 2008, Rocket Scientists released their first box set entitled "Looking Backward", a 5-disc collection containing remastered versions of their first three studio albums, "Earthbound", "Brutal Architecture" and "Oblivion Days", along with a 4th audio CD of new recordings of classic Rocket Scientists songs reinterpreted by the band in 2007. The 5th disc is a DVD-9 containing video of the 2007 sessions along with extensive interviews and historical archive footage from sessions going back to 1993. The band has posted videos from "Looking Backward" on YouTube at youtube.com/rocketscientists. Rocket Scientists has performed at such prestigious prog festivals as RoSFest 2007 and is scheduled to perform at Baja Prog XII in Mexico this year. The band won the Classic Rock Society's Managing Director Award for their concert in Rotherham, England last year.
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Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know that the story & pics from The Power of Prog Fest in Clinton, NY are up at usaprogmusic. com. The article is here and more pics are in the photo galleries. Sorry for the delay. cheers! ps.. I have more pics that I'll get to you as soon as I rid my PC of it's most recent virus :o(
The Power of Prog, The Progressive Rock Hall of Fame and Melodic Revolution want to thank Rocket Scientist for a MAGNIFICENT performance. Your showmanship is amazing and it is understandable why you are considered top in the world of Progressive Rock. We will never be able to thank you for traveling to the edge of the known universe to play our Festival. It was the highlight of the weekend and enjoyed by all. You are amazing and talented musicians each in your own right and even greater as Rocket Scientist. Thank you for bearing with us we have rarely met such down-to-earth people who put us at ease. We hope that we will be able to do this again. We wish you all the best with your careers and as Rocket Scientist we hope that you achieve all that you imagine yourselves to be. We know that no matter what you endeavor to do you will succeed. I think this weekend has taught us much about the genuineness of musicians and that success is not measured in dollars but the joy expressed on the faces of the audience and in the expression of the music which flows from you. We were humbled to meet you and thank you from the depths of our souls. Peace, Love and Revolution Nick and Jen
McGreetings Rocket Scientists, Cheers for being my friend on myspace and I sincerely hope you enjoyed our music. Please Keep in touch as we value your friendship and support very much! All the very best to you and yours, from McDave and the boys of Pegasus in Bonnie Scotland. ROCK ON! and have a great week.
Hi,Rocket Scientists. Thank you for the request!!! Welcome to the Japanesque Healing Rock!!! Your sound is great!!! Nice to meet you!!! Keep in touch!!! Have a good days!!!
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