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Rocket Scientists
Progressive / Rock / Jam Band



El Dorado Hills, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/26/2008
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   Rocket Scientists: General Info
Member Since6/20/2006
Band Websitethetank.com
Band MembersPhotobucket - Video and Image Hosting
Above, left to right:

Mark McCrite - vocals, guitars
Erik Norlander - keyboards
Don Schiff - NS/Stick

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
Above, left to right:
Don Schiff - NS/Stick
David McBee - vocals
Erik Norlander - keyboards
Gregg Bissonette - drums
Mark McCrite - vocals, guitars
Influences

Yes, ELP, ELO, King Crimson, Procol Harum, The Beatles, The Moody Blues, The Alan Parsons Project, UK, Rush, Supertramp and hundreds of others.

Looking Backward - Rocket Scientists


Rocket Scientists - Minstrel Saviour - Studio 2007
Sounds LikeRocket Scientists!

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Record LabelThink Tank Media / Avalon
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 22 2008 7:30P
Tralf Music Hall w/ special guest Lana Lane Buffalo, New York
Aug 24 2008 3:15P
3 Rivers Prog Fest w/ special guest Lana Lane Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rocket Scientists's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

America’s Prog Rock Band Rocket Scientists Returns to the Northeast  (view more)

America’s Prog Rock Band Rocket Scientists with Lana Lane Plan Coast-to-Coast Concerts  (view more)

Looking Backward article at Stick.com  (view more)

ROCKET SCIENTISTS IN CONCERT AT THE WINCHESTER IN LAKEWOOD,OH  (view more)

ROCKET SCIENTISTS IN CONCERT AT BAJA PROG XII  (view more)

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   About Rocket Scientists
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.


Buy Rocket Scientists' CDs at thetank.com

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Erik Norlander's Official Artist Web Site:
eriknorlander.com





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WINDJAMMER’S





Jul 25 2008 3:21 AM

Hello
many thanks from France
for the add it's a real pleasure
to be in the lot of your friends
it's a nice day for us
Long life at your and our music

friendships

gihem for Windjammer's
mike





Jul 21 2008 8:01 PM

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 Tangent Tribute Page





Jul 14 2008 2:45 PM

Hi!
Thanks for being a friend.
Great sound!
Best wishes.

Roxo..
Lou Jordan As Elvis





Jul 13 2008 3:34 PM

Hey Guys
The king loves your music
Photobucket
Lou
The Invisible Band!





Jul 11 2008 1:53 PM

Nice sounds.... keep at it. Thank you for your support and greetings from Second Life where it's always a festival!


Doktor Ksiezyc





Jul 11 2008 2:25 AM

You are a great musician!!!
Thanks for the add!
POWER OF PROG FESTIVAL





Jul 3 2008 1:40 PM

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
Masayuki Osada





Jul 3 2008 4:40 AM

Hi!!
I'm Masayuki Osada of Concerto Moon's drummer.

Thanx for add!!

Your performance in BAR FEST was wonderful!

Dewa dewa Sayonara v('0')v
Echoes of Pain





Jul 2 2008 7:58 AM

Thanks for the add & I'm honored to be your back stage slave! Looking forward to hearing you again LIVE!

Scott
~ Jax ~





Jul 1 2008 6:28 PM

What a great set at BARfest; it was nice to finally see you play live! :D
Sweet





Jun 30 2008 10:00 AM

Hi.

Thank you very much for the add. We're having so much fun getting out and rocking again. We hope we get to see you at one of our shows.

www. thesweetband. com
mike





Jun 26 2008 3:27 PM

Just wanted to let you know that a review of the Looking Backward CD/DVD set is up at usaprogmusic. com.
Read all about it here
mike





Jun 25 2008 9:37 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing the group at Power of Prog!
McDave





Jun 23 2008 3:13 PM

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.

POWER OF PROG FESTIVAL





Jun 17 2008 9:56 AM

This is going to be a great show.
See you next week.
peace love and revolution
nick and jennifer


Valles Flying Machine





Jun 11 2008 3:26 PM

droppin by to say hello love your record i spin it on my show all the time

texas joe valles
Ron





Jun 10 2008 7:04 AM

THANK YOU for the add and exposing me to your marvelous universes!! LOVED the tunes!!! I wish you much continued success!
Sweet November





Jun 1 2008 11:04 PM

Hey ! Thank you very much for the add.
Glad to be one of your friends! Good music here! Wish you a great week!
mugensai





Jun 1 2008 12:35 PM



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!!!

Greeting from Japan
mugensai

Head Case Radio





May 29 2008 1:06 PM

!! Thanks For Being Our Kind Of Head Case !!

- Drop By Anytime To Enjoy The Best Eclectic Mix -


Go To Head Case Radio!
MusicDish





May 28 2008 1:44 PM

Your press release "America's Prog Rock Band Rocket Scientists With Special Guest Lana Lane Plan Coast-to-Coast Concerts In June" is in the 'Music Events' section in the Mi2N newsletter.

PBII





May 24 2008 6:26 PM

Hi Rocket Scientists,

thanks for visiting our profile and the friend request.

Awesome songs!

Harry, PBII.
Moonlight Sky





May 23 2008 2:14 AM

Tnx for the accept! Great music!
Michael Labitzke





May 16 2008 3:10 AM

Thanl you for the request.
I like your music very well.
Greetings from Germany
Michael
Twilight Strike





May 15 2008 2:18 PM

Awsome tunes guys, thanks for the add and love that Moog synth tone!!!
STRYKE VIRTUAL METAL MAGAZINE & PROMOTION.





May 11 2008 1:34 PM

Review at http://www. strikemet. com/rockscientists_revolutionroad. htm
everling





May 11 2008 2:24 AM

Hi MyFriends, thanks for the friendship!



Greetings

everling
AUSPEX





May 11 2008 1:11 AM






Claudi





May 2 2008 12:29 PM

Hi guys,
Many thanks for the request and sorry for me being late with accepting :-)!!!
Like your stuff - Keep on rocking, guys!
Have fun,
Claudi
Saskia





Apr 26 2008 3:12 PM

Keep prog alive! Nice tunes
Love After





Apr 26 2008 7:10 AM

Thank You for the Request,

Nice stuff you guys have in here, keep it Up!!

Greetings,
Mode Orchestra