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Artist: American's
Artist: American Dog
American Dogis a three-piece, hard rock band from Columbus, Ohio, led by lead singer/bassist Michael Hannon, who had previously played with 80s metal outfits Salty Dog and Dangerous Toys. Having grown up on acts like Ted Nugent, Black Sabbath, and AC/DC, Hannon joined forces with guitarist Steve Threado and drummer Keith Pickens, who had been... [+] Read More
Artist: American Football
American Football consists of vocalist/bassist/guitarist Mike Kinsella, guitarist Steve Holmes and drummer/trumpet player Steve Lamos. Kinsella's emo/post-rock pedigree includes stints with bands like Cap'n Jazz and Joan of Arc; American Football shares a similar esthetic, blending jazzy tempos, pop hooks and earnest vocals into their sound. The... [+] Read More
Artist: The American Dream
Artist: American Spring
Artist: American Halo
American Halo, an all girl rock band, is a jolt of alternative and pop rock roots. These sexy ladies captivate each audience they come across with their high energy live show and catchy tunes. Located in central New Jersey, American Halo was formed in the fall of 2005 when Kristen (bass) and Nicole (guitar/vocals) became roommates at Monmouth... [+] Read More
Artist: American Tears
American Tears was a keyboard-dominated, New York-based hard rock band of the 1970s. Its leader was Mark Mangold, and its initial lineup included bassists Gary Sonny and Greg Baze and drummer Tommy Gunn. This edition made American Tears' debut album, Branded Bad, followed by their "heavy ivory" sophomore effort, Tear Gas. Failing to find an... [+] Read More
Artist: Dirty Americans
Artist: Americans Uk
Katamine is a collaborative acoustic project that joins a changing cast of artists with the haunting music of successful singer/songwriter Assaf Tager. The concept was developed to create a free flowing trade of ideas, in which each artist and musician adds their own unique motives and layers to Tager\'s already densely beautiful work.
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Artist: Souled American
Chicago roots rockers Souled American pioneered the alternative country movement of the early '90s before the music boasted either a name or a fan following. Even as kindred spirits like Uncle Tupelo began making commercial inroads, Souled American slipped through the cracks following the demise of its record label, and still today the band's... [+] Read More
Artist: American Flyer
American Flyer was a '70s folk-rock quartet made up of former members of other groups: Craig Fuller was from Pure Prairie League, Eric Kaz had been a member of Blues Magoos, Steve Katz was in Blood, Sweat & Tears, and Doug Yule had played in the Velvet Underground. Together they charted with two albums on United Artists in the mid-'70s. ~... [+] Read More
Artist: American Heritage
Since being formed in 1997 by guitarist Andrei Cabanban, bassist Adam Norden, and drummer Scott Shellhamer, Chicago's American Heritage have constantly defied songwriting stereotypes with their brain-twisting, predominantly instrumental, anti-art, art metal. To do so they've toured and recorded to equal measures of lofty critical acclaim and... [+] Read More
Artist: Jay & the Americans
Though they had a bunch of hits across the 1960s, Jay & the Americans were a throwback to a previous era in their doo wop-influenced vocals, neatly groomed, short-haired appearance, and mix of pop/rock with operatic schmaltz. Built around the neck-bulging upper-register vocals of David Blatt aka Jay Black, their biggest hits -- "She Cried,"... [+] Read More
Artist: The American Years
Since the formation of The American Years, the band has become well-known for their impressive live shows. They are impressive not only for their outstanding musicianship, but also for their dynamic stage presence, their intimate rapport with the audience, and in their dedication to overall presentation. The American Years are an energetic rock... [+] Read More
Artist: American Steel
The underground punk band American Steel was founded in 1996 while making a name for themselves in the San Francisco punk district. They independently released a 7" entitled "Hope Wanted" and the first pressing sold out almost immediately thanks to the heavy push on the first ever U.S. tour in late 1996. A year later, American Steel hooked up... [+] Read More
Artist: American Pearl
American Pearl hail from the Hollywood scene that sired Buckcherry into the hard rock realm. The four-piece formed in 1997 when gathering around guitarist Kevin Quinn's famed Sunset Boulevard tattoo stop where frontman guitarist Kevin Roentgen was a frequent customer. Eventually the two decided to pick up their guitars again after individual... [+] Read More
Artist: American Minor
Originally from rural Charleston, WV, the guys in American Minor relocated to the college town of Champaign, IL, around 2002. The young quintet made a quick impression locally with its blend of stinging hard rock, old Faces records, and shades of blues and Southern rock, and soon a buzz was afoot. Eventually Rob McCutcheon (vocals), Bud Carroll... [+] Read More
Artist: American Mars
American Mars, from Detroit, plays an ethereal, textured brand of Americana laced with pedal steel and vocalist Thomas Trimble's frankly confessional lyrics. Influenced by moody predecessors such as Galaxie 500, Grant Lee Buffalo, and Yo La Tengo, American Mars came together in 1995. In 1997, the group recorded their debut, Late, with... [+] Read More
Artist: Pan American
A more beat-oriented solo project for guitarist/vocalist Mark Nelson of Labradford, Pan American debuted with a self-titled album on Kranky in 1998. Nelson recorded a track for the British experimentalist-electronic label Fat Cat's Split series, and also played live with pedal-steel genius B.J. Cole. His second Pan American LP, 360 Business/360... [+] Read More
Artist: The Five Americans
In 1966-1967, this Dallas group enjoyed some modest national success with the number five hit "Western Union," as well as a few other Top 40 entries, "I See the Light," "Zip Code," and "Sound of Love." Dominated by high, bubbling organ lines and clean harmony vocals, the group favored high-energy pop/rock far more than British Invasion or... [+] Read More
Artist: American Gypsy
Artist: American Heartbreak
San Francisco's American Heartbreak was formed in 1996 by guitarist Billy Rowe, recently orphaned by the dissolution of the commercially ignored but critically favored Jetboy, also featuring ex-Hanoi Rocks man Sam Yaffa. Together with vocalist Lance Boone, bassist Michael Butler (formerly a member of Bay Area thrash kings Exodus!), and a few... [+] Read More
Artist: The Ugly Americans
In 1993, cast-offs from several alternative roots outfits (Cracker, Mojo Nixon, Poi Dog Pondering) formed the Ugly Americans in Austin, TX. Bassist Sean McCarthy had organized Atlantic Soul jams at the legendary Antone's club, where he met drummer Dave Robinson, lead guitarist Max Evans, rhythm guitarist Bruce Hughes, and vocalist Bob Schneider.... [+] Read More
Artist: The American Breed
The American Breed were a '60s rock quartet from Cicero, IL, led by Gary Loizzo. They scored a gold Top Ten hit in early 1968 with "Bend Me, Shape Me." Later, drummer Andre Fischer and keyboard player Kevin Murphy were members of Rufus. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide [+] Read More
Artist: Sientific American
Sientific American was the nom-de-turntable of Andy Rohrman, onetime drummer with Hush Harbor. He debuted in 1998 with "Basic Rock Beats," the first in a four-part series of releases which continued into 1999 with "Destroyer," "Science & Technology" and "Boost the Mid-Range." Remixes for 764-HERO, Modest Mouse, and Red Stars Theory appeared... [+] Read More
