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 Buckcherry, June 2007
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Genre(s) | Hard rock |
| Years active | 1995–2002 2005–present |
| Label(s) | Dreamworks[1], Eleven Seven Atlantic |
| Associated acts | Velvet Revolver |
| Website | www.buckcherry.com |
| Members | |
| Josh Todd Keith Nelson Stevie D. Jimmy Ashhurst Xavier Muriel |
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| Former members | |
| Jonathan Brightman Devon Glenn Yogi |
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Buckcherry is a Grammy-nominated Los Angeles, California hard rock band formed in 1995. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Hard rock (also referred to as heavy rock) is a variation of Rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and Psychedelic rock In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music DreamWorks Records was an American Record label. Founded in 1996 by David Geffen, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg as a subsidiary Eleven Seven Music is a Record label founded by Allen Kovac who is the CEO of 10th Street Entertainment Atlantic Records ( Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American Record label best known for its many recordings of Rhythm & blues, Rock Velvet Revolver is a Hard rock supergroup consisting of former Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum JOSH TODD is a now defunct band that was led by Josh Todd of Buckcherry fame Keith Nelson is the lead guitarist for the Hard rock band Buckcherry. Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. Xavier Muriel is the current drummer for the rock band Buckcherry. Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Hard rock (also referred to as heavy rock) is a variation of Rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and Psychedelic rock A musical ensemble is a group of two or more Musicians who perform instrumental or vocal Music. The band released two albums (1999's eponymous debut and 2001's "Time Bomb") before dissolving in summer 2002. In 2005, Josh Todd (lead vocals) and Keith Nelson (guitar) put together a new band using the Buckcherry moniker and released a new album in April 2006 called 15, and it spawned Buckcherry's biggest crossover hits to date, "Crazy Bitch" and the band's first Hot 100 top ten hit, "Sorry". JOSH TODD is a now defunct band that was led by Josh Todd of Buckcherry fame Keith Nelson is the lead guitarist for the Hard rock band Buckcherry. Is all of my friends! Bitches be Jealous" Crazy Bitch " is a song by Los Angeles Hard rock band Buckcherry. " Sorry " is the fifth single taken by the Hard rock band Buckcherry 's third studio album 15.
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History
Buckcherry was formed after vocalist Josh Todd met guitarist Keith Nelson through their tattoo artist after discovering a common love of AC/DC. AC/DC are an Australian Hard rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. The duo made a few demos before being joined by bassist Jonathan Brightman and drummer Devon Glenn. Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. Buckcherry began performing the Hollywood club scene, receiving a strong, local following due to their old school Rock N' Roll vibe. A school (in the sense of old school) is a grouping of people who share common characteristics of opinion or outlooks of philosophy craft or belief They named the band "Buckcherry" after rearranging the first letters in Chuck Berry. They were signed to DreamWorks Records shortly after. DreamWorks Records was an American Record label. Founded in 1996 by David Geffen, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg as a subsidiary The band released its self titled debut in 1999 to critical praise and certified gold sales. Buckcherry is the Eponymous debut Album by the rock band Buckcherry. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The album, produced by Terry Date (Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone, Pantera, ex-Sex Pistols Steve Jones), included three modern rock chart hits in "Lit Up", "Check Your Head", and "For The Movies". Terry Date (born January 31 Mother Love Bone was an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1988 Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, formed by the Abbott brothers Vinnie Paul ( drums) and The Sex Pistols are an English Punk rock band that formed in London in 1975 Stephen Phillip Jones (born 3 September, 1955 in Shepherds Bush, London) is an English rock Guitarist
After adding second guitarist Yogi to the lineup, Buckcherry toured non-stop in support of the debut album before going back into the studio in 2000 to work on a follow-up, 2001's Time Bomb. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Time Bomb is Buckcherry 's second album and the last with the original line-up The second album was considered a disappointment by many critics [2], and it didn't fare as well on the charts. All Music Guide noted that "For a second record, it's surprising how jaded and nihilistic they are already. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Nihilism (from the Latin nihil, nothing is a philosophical position that argues that Existence is without objective meaning Purpose [3] Time Bomb is a firm favourite among Buckcherry fans however, combining the rawness of the debut with better production and most focused song writing, in particular on the single "Ridin'", the ballad "You", and the sleazy "Porno Star".
Buckcherry performed opening dates for AC/DC in the spring 2000[4]. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. In August of 2001, Brightman left the band. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Yogi and Glenn also departed the band in the following months. However, Todd and Nelson planned to continue Buckcherry, and even began the writing process for the third album. It was during those sessions that Josh Todd unexpectedly left the band in July 2002, seemingly leading to Buckcherry's demise [5]. JOSH TODD is a now defunct band that was led by Josh Todd of Buckcherry fame
Josh Todd and Keith Nelson did perform together along with ex-Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum (also of The Cult) at the Randy Castillo tribute concert. Guns N' Roses is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985 Saul Hudson (born 23 July 1965 more widely known by his stage name Slash, is an English - African American Guitarist best known as the former Michael Andrew "Duff" McKagan (born February 5 1964) is an American Musician and rock Bassist, who is best known Matthew William Sorum (born November 19, 1960, in Mission Viejo California) is an American Hard rock Drummer and The Cult are an English rock band which gained a dedicated following in their native Britain with mid-'80s singles like " She Sells Sanctuary " Randolpho Francisco Castillo (born December 18 1950 - died March 26 2002 was best known as Ozzy Osbourne 's drummer in the 1980s and early 1990s Speculation ensued that Todd would become the lead singer of the "Project" headed up by Slash, McKagan, and Sorum. Todd spent a month in the studio, reportedly completing 10 songs, but was abruptly dropped from the project by Slash. Todd was quoted as saying, "It was amazing, the band was slamming, and then Slash just came in one day and just shit-canned the whole thing. " Scott Weiland of the Stone Temple Pilots was eventually chosen to helm the band that would become known as Velvet Revolver. Scott Weiland (born Scott Richard Kline on October 27, 1967) is an American Musician, lyricist and Vocalist, most Stone Temple Pilots (commonly referred to as " STP " is a Grammy Award -winning American rock band consisting of Scott Weiland Velvet Revolver is a Hard rock supergroup consisting of former Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum Nelson was given a songwriting credit on Velvet Revolver's track "Dirty Little Thing. Velvet Revolver is a Hard rock supergroup consisting of former Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum " Keith Nelson then went on to write and produce on various records including Capitol records artist "Huck Johns" single "Ohyeah" on "Huck" released in 2006.
In 2003, Josh Todd partnered with Todd Meagher, created TODD Entertainment,LLC and released the album You Made Me. This partnership was the origination and the first of what is now known as the "360 deal" in the music business where the artists owns a piece of the business that develops, manages and distributes their music, merchandise, brand and all prodcuts and services related to their musical career.
On September 11, 2006, A lawsuit has been filed against the band, their current record label and other related companies on behalf of a 16 year old girl who claims she was coerced into appearing topless and in various sexual scenarios at a concert while the band was playing a sexually-related song. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. According to sources, however, all participants in the video had to show proof that they were over 18 years old and sign a release form further reaffirming their age. Band attorney Skip Miller is quoted in several news stories as stating, "This woman filled out a release form with false information. And once it was determined this woman was underage, the video was removed. " [6]
Fourth studio album
As of June 2007, according to blabbermouth. net, a new album is in the works and as of December 2007, the album was in the mixing stage. As of December 2007, 15 has been certified platinum. [7]
On April 15, 2008, Buckcherry announced they would be touring as part of Motley Crue's Crue Fest Tour, along with Papa Roach, Sixx:A.M. and Trapt. Mötley Crüe ( IPA pronunciation: /'mɒtliː Crüe Fest Crüe Fest is a Mötley Crüe tour, commencing on July 1 2008 that consists of Mötley Crüe Papa Roach, Buckcherry, Papa Roach is a four-piece rock band from Atlanta Georgia. They broke into the mainstream with their three times platinum major-label debut album Infest SixxAM is a Hard rock / heavy metal band formed in 2007 by Nikki Sixx, DJ Ashba, and James Michael. Trapt (træp't is a rock band that formed in Los Gatos California in 1997. The tour is set to begin July 1 in West Palm Beach, Florida. [8]
Former Members Reunite
In April 2008, Buckcherry founding member Jonathan Brightman entered the studio to record a new record with producer Dave Cobb (Shooter Jennings, The Strays, The Tender Idols) and original Buckcherry members Devon Glenn and Yogi. Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. Shooter Jennings (born Waylon Albright Jennings, May 19, 1979) is an American Country music singer Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. Using the name Black Robot, it features tracks written & performed by Jonathan Brightman, Devon Glenn, Yogi, Dave Cobb & Huck Johns. Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. Executive produced by JB, Black Robot blends musical influences from AC/DC, The Black Crowes and Led Zeppelin. AC/DC are an Australian Hard rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. The Black Crowes are an American, blues -oriented Hard rock Jam band that has sold over 20 million albums Led Zeppelin were The first Black Robot record is expected in the Summer of 2008.
Band Members
Current members
- Josh Todd - Lead vocals (1995-2002, 2005-present)
- Keith Nelson - Guitar (1995-2002, 2005-present)
- Stevie D. JOSH TODD is a now defunct band that was led by Josh Todd of Buckcherry fame Keith Nelson is the lead guitarist for the Hard rock band Buckcherry. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles - Guitar (2005-present)
- Xavier Muriel - Drums, percussion (2005-present)
- Jimmy Ashhurst - Bass guitar (2005-present)
Former Members
- Jonathan Brightman - Bass guitar (1995-2002)
- Devon Glenn - Drums (1995-2002)
- Yogi - Guitar (1999-2002)
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart Positions | Certification | ||
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| US 200 | US Indie | US Heat | |||
| 1999 | Buckcherry | 74 | - | 1 | Gold |
| 2001 | Time Bomb | 64 | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 15A | 39 | 2 | - | Platinum |
- A Also reached #48 on the US Top Internet Albums. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Xavier Muriel is the current drummer for the rock band Buckcherry. A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. Buckcherry is a Grammy -nominated Los Angeles California Hard rock band formed in 1995. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard The Billboard charts are music sales airplay and digital ranking reports distributed to the general public by Billboard magazine Top Heatseekers is a weekly albums chart introduced by Billboard in 1993 whose purpose is to highlight sales by new and developing musical recording artists Buckcherry is the Eponymous debut Album by the rock band Buckcherry. Time Bomb is Buckcherry 's second album and the last with the original line-up The Billboard charts are music sales airplay and digital ranking reports distributed to the general public by Billboard magazine
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 |
US Main. Rock |
US Mod. Rock |
US Digital |
US Pop 100 |
US Adult Top 40 |
CAN | NZ | WW | |||
| 1999 | "Lit Up"A | - | 1 | 33 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Buckcherry |
| "For the Movies" | - | 25 | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| "Dead Again" | - | 38 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2000 | "Check Your Head" | - | 29 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 | "Ridin'" | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Time Bomb |
| 2006 | "Crazy Bitch"B | 59 | 3 | 13 | 37 | 52 | - | - | - | - | 15 |
| "Next 2 You" | - | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2007 | "Everything" | 117 | 6 | 23 | - | - | - | 50 | - | - | |
| "Broken Glass" | - | 28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2008 | "Sorry"C | 9 | 32 | 31 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 22 | |
| "Out of Line"C | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
- A "Lit Up" spent 3 weeks at #1 on the Mainstream Rock chart. Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (originally called Mainstream Rock Tracks) is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on Mainstream rock Hot Modern Rock Tracks (originally called Modern Rock Tracks) is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in ''Billboard'' magazine since September The Hot Digital Songs chart ranks the best-selling digital singles in the United States, according to Billboard. The Pop 100 is a songs chart created in February 2005 and released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks (formerly known as Adult Top 40) is a variation on the United States Billboard charts The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ is a non-profit trade association of Record producers, distributors and recording artists in New " Lit Up " is a song by Buckcherry, released as the group's first single taken from their debut album Buckcherry. Is all of my friends! Bitches be Jealous" Crazy Bitch " is a song by Los Angeles Hard rock band Buckcherry. "Everything" is a single released by Buckcherry from their album 15. " Sorry " is the fifth single taken by the Hard rock band Buckcherry 's third studio album 15. Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (originally called Mainstream Rock Tracks) is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on Mainstream rock
- B Also reached #2 on the Hot Ringtones chart. Hot Ringtones is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.
- C Current single.
References
- ^ Buckcherry's albums on DreamWorks are now issued on the Geffen label
- ^ allmusic ((( Time Bomb > Overview )))
- ^ allmusic ((( Time Bomb > Overview )))
- ^ Buckcherry :: Fifteen :: All Access Magazine :: It's All About The Music
- ^ Buckcherry | Music Artist | Videos, News, Photos & Ringtones | MTV
- ^ http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-warner11sep11,1,6087929.story?coll=la-headlines-business&ctrack=1&cset=true
- ^ 300 for 15 - Buckcherry Set for Milestone Gig in Support of Blockbuster Album; New Single, Sorry, Ascending the | Reuters
- ^ Concert Announcement: Cruefest with Motley Crue, STLtoday. Geffen Records is an American Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label com
External links
- Buckcherry Website
- Buckcherry at LyricWiki
- Buckcherry at Allmusic
- Buckcherry at SputnikMusic
- Buckcherry Info
- Keith Nelson talks about the US release of 15!
- 2006 Interview with Keith Nelson
- Buckcherry.mp3 Buckcherry podcast interview from Juliland.com
- Website for Everything Buckcherry and Josh Todd
- Interview with Buckcherry guitarist Keith Nelson
- Buckcherry at EDBD 14 Concert Gallery
- Buckcherry Interview from Las Vegas 12/16/07
- Lead Singer Josh Todd's website
- Lead Singer Josh Todd's MySpace Page
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