... Let's take it from the top, shall we? Yes, let's!
When, in 2001, they played 250+ shows, wowed audiences from Tokyo to Trondheim, from Glasgow to Georgia, reintroduced rock in the mainstream (No, I mean actual ROCK MUSIC) and truly became everybody and their mama's new favourite band, their plan had already been in action for seven years. Formed in the small industrial town of Fagersta, Sweden in 1993, the Hives, then in their early teens, were saved from boredom and despair by Mr. Randy Fitzsimmons. He came to them with the idea to start a musical group based on everything he and the band found exciting.
After teaching themselves to play instruments and then practising, perfecting and polishing their craft, they released their first album Barely Legal in 1997 to much acclaim. A perfect statement of teenage willpower over pretty much everything else, it was hailed by people fed up with the staleness of contemporary rock. Here was a band with roots but a mind of their own. Style and grace yet swerve and brute force. Not to mention the sheer energy to power the watch on your wrist and the sun in the sky. Touring commenced and took them several laps around Sweden and Europe gathering a cult following that grew steadily upon each visit. Dressed in black and white and looking out of sight the gloves were off and they were ready for anything.
In the year 1999, the Hives have a new bag of tricks and a handful of Fitzsimmons originals. They know exactly what to do - record a record so good the world can't ignore it. They release Veni Vidi Vicious and nothing is ever the same. Rave reviews, more touring and that steadily growing cult following that can no longer fit into the clubs they play. A full year and a half of sold out shows later...
Cue big time UK industry guy and all round music fan Alan McGee (Oasis, Primal Scream, Creation Records) sees the Hives on German TV and decides that this is important. He has the band put together a form of greatest hits for his Poptones label. Your New Favourite Band, as the result is dubbed, catches a sleeping England by surprise. Rock music that is exciting and dangerous not really being the toast of the town lately.
Cue 'Rock is back!' headlines in newspapers and on TV. "We always knew the world would catch on, we just had to wait them in", as the band themselves say. Cue hits "Hate To Say I Told You So" and "Main Offender" and things are drastically different. People in the UK once again connect rock bands with showmanship, excitement and an actual good time. Your new favourite band? Indeed.
A lot of things began in NYC but they were perfected in LOSAN (L.A.) - two prime examples are Punk Rock and Graffiti. The Los Angeles Death Squad (LADS) played a major role in both scenes. In 1979 i a was a kid and i remember seeing Los Angeles Death Squad spray painted in black on Hollywood BLVD. These days there are tons of bands, artists, marketers, entrepenuers and the like who at least owe them a Thank You. I've come to the conclusion that history must be properly tattooed with the vestige that remains of their story. 30 years later a lot has transpired and i am asking these homeboys and those who know them and knew them to write here so we can make a book. This is for the fallen heads that we will never forget - always knowing we share the same destiny. This is for the heads who lived and the brave who made peace. This is the only blog i will keep on his profile until it becomes a reality. Uncle Monster
We are a new ROCK band hailing from Buffalo, NY. The band consists of members Ian Wiedrick ( of the band Speakerfire ) handling Vocals, Guitars, and Lyrics and Michael Novak Jr. ( Formerly of the band Every Time I Die ) on drums.
Hola Pasamos a avisarte que este sábado 28 estaremos en el Pulque para Dos en Cholula, será nuestra primera y última presentación en Puebla este año, así que esperamos verte allá para echar una cervezas. Corre la voz para que se ponga bueno ese show. Salud y nos vemos en el Pulque SPR
we are an exciting new band from liverpool called mournin sky we believe we are writing special songs and would love you all to come and hear them,there is something for everyone so please come and check us and our music out at both myspace.com/mourninsky and our site www.mourninsky.com so come give the links a visit you wont be sorry you did
thanks everyone
mournin sky
6 GREAT TRACKS TO LISTEN TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND TWO ACOUSTIC DEMOS COME HEAR THEM YOU MIGHT JUST FALL IN LOVE
Awesome tunes guys! Just to let you know our brand new single is now on our profile & is available on iTunes/Napster/Rhapsody/Amazon from the 7th December! Thanks
Hi Check out my new and improved site and let me know what you think. Do not forget to also check out my latest songs. You will not be disappointed. Much Luv
kolla in våran jul singel på bandcamp, www.timecodealpha.bandcamp.com kostar inget att lyssna,om du köper den ska du veta att hela vår vinst går till unicef,gör julens goda gärning,rent vatten åt alla,varje år dör mer mäniskor av förorenat vatten än det dör folk av aids,peace and luv/Peter/TCA
Hello! Now you can get my new EP "without light". At the following websites you can listen to my music, maybe you want to buy it. www.djshop.de www.beatport.com www.musicload.de
hi just passing to leave greetings and express my great surprise I love his music but I especially love pelle hope someday give me the great opportunity to chat with you I am a big fan of yours I adore you! and thanks for the wonderful concert you gave in Mexico City in November 2008 I had the opportunity to meet you in person I still remember that concert and my goose bumps ^ ^ you're very accessible by God touch your hand that day and yet not I believe jaja take care! I hope I get back a comment on my profile one day bye kisses
Have a stress free Thanksgiving... since i stuffed the turkey with jack daniels and prozac , who says you can't make everyone happy for 1 day LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
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