| Crazy Town | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genre(s) | Rapcore Rap rock Alternative rock Alternative metal[1] Melodic hardcore |
| Years active | 1995—2003 2007—present |
| Label(s) | Epic Columbia Records |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/cxt |
| Members | |
| Bret Mazur (a.k.a. "Epic") Seth Binzer (a.k.a. "Shifty") Kraig Tyler Kyle Hollinger Doug Miller (a. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. 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 Rap rock is a fusion genre of rock and hip-hop. It blends vocal and instrumental parts of hip-hop and various forms of rock including punk and rock Rap rock is a fusion genre of rock and hip-hop. It blends vocal and instrumental parts of hip-hop and various forms of rock including punk and rock Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Alternative metal is an eclectic form of Heavy metal music that gained popularity in the early 1990s alongside grunge. Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of Hardcore punk. It is more melodic than traditional hardcore punk In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Epic Records is an American Record label. It is owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment. Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company Epic Mazur (born Bret Mazur) is an American rapper/producer and a co-founder/front man of Crazy Town. Shifty Shellshock is the Pseudonym for Seth Brooks Binzer (born August 23, 1974) a co-founder/front man of Crazy Town. k. a. Faydoedeelay) Anthony Valli (a. k. a. Trouble) |
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| Former members | |
| Adam Goldstein (a.k.a. DJ AM) James Bradley Jr. Adam Michael Goldstein (born March 30, 1973) is an American club Disc jockey better known as DJ AM. (a. k. a. "JBJ") Rust Epique (deceased) |
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Crazy Town is a rapcore band formed in Los Angeles in 1995 by Bret Mazur and Seth Binzer. Charles Lopez (b February 29, 1968 —d March 9, 2004) better known by his stage name Rust Epique, was an American Rap rock is a fusion genre of rock and hip-hop. It blends vocal and instrumental parts of hip-hop and various forms of rock including punk and rock Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Epic Mazur (born Bret Mazur) is an American rapper/producer and a co-founder/front man of Crazy Town. Shifty Shellshock is the Pseudonym for Seth Brooks Binzer (born August 23, 1974) a co-founder/front man of Crazy Town. The band is known for their 2001 single "Butterfly", which reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. " Butterfly " is a Rap rock song by Crazy Town from their album The Gift of Game that was released in February 2001
The current lineup of Crazy Town since 2002 consists of Bret Mazur (vocals), Seth Binzer (vocals), Kraig Tyler (guitar, backing vocals), Kyle Hollinger (drums), Doug Miller (bass guitar) and Anthony Valli (guitar). Epic Mazur (born Bret Mazur) is an American rapper/producer and a co-founder/front man of Crazy Town. The lead vocalist (or lead singer) is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song Shifty Shellshock is the Pseudonym for Seth Brooks Binzer (born August 23, 1974) a co-founder/front man of Crazy Town. The lead vocalist (or lead singer) is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles A backing vocalist or backing singer (or especially in the US 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 The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles
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History of the band
Formation (1995–1999)
Mazur and Binzer, who were then going by the names of "Epic"and "Shifty Shellshock" respectively, started collaborating together in 1995 under the name of "The Brimstone Sluggers". By early 1999, Crazy Town consisted of Mazur, Binzer, Rust Epique, James Bradley Jr. Charles Lopez (b February 29, 1968 —d March 9, 2004) better known by his stage name Rust Epique, was an American , Doug Miller, Adam Goldstein, and Antonio Lorenzo "Trouble" Valli. Adam Michael Goldstein (born March 30, 1973) is an American club Disc jockey better known as DJ AM. Their début album, The Gift of Game, was released in November 1999, having been recorded earlier that year. The Gift of Game is the first Album by Los Angeles band Crazy Town.
The Gift of Game and "Butterfly" (1999–2001)
The release of The Gift of Game was followed by a tour support slot for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Gift of Game is the first Album by Los Angeles band Crazy Town. Red Hot Chili Peppers are Guitarist Rust Epique left the band while the album was being mixed, and Crazy Town was joined by Kraig Tyler shortly after. The first two singles from the album, "Toxic" and "Darkside", were released with minimal success. Turntablist DJ AM left at this point. The third single "Butterfly" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on March 24 and April 7 in 2001. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor After this DJ AM returned.
Darkhorse (2001–2003)
Their second album, Darkhorse, was produced in 2002 by Howard Benson. Howard Benson (born in Havertown, Pennsylvania) is a Grammy nominated Music producer and Aerospace engineer. Benson's influence resulted in a more rock oriented sound. Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Prior to recording the album, DJ AM had left once again, and drummer James Bradley Jr. was replaced by Kyle Hollinger. Hollinger had previously played in the band Shuvel. The album achieved little commercial success, spawning only two singles: "Hurt You So Bad" and "Drowning". Shortly after the release of Darkhorse, the band broke up in 2003.
The second single "Hurt You So Bad" features Rivers Cuomo from Weezer on guitar. Hurt You So Bad is a limited special edition single released by the band Crazy Town. Rivers Cuomo (born June 13, 1970) is a Musician best known as the lead Singer, Guitarist, and principal Songwriter Weezer (ˈwizɚ is an American Alternative rock band from Los Angeles California formed in 1992
Hiatus and comeback (2003-2008)
During Crazy Town's hiatus, Bret Mazur went on to form The Pharmacy, a record-producing company along with partner Kraig Tyler; whose productions include the single "The Plain White T's", and upcoming albums from Wylde Bunch, Rama Duke, Taryn Manning, Lil John/Lil Scrappy, Xzibit, and Crazy Town bandmate Shifty. Taryn Manning (born November 6 1978) is an American Actress, Fashion designer, Singer, and Songwriter. Jonathan Mortimer Smith (born January 27, 1971) better known by his Stage name Lil Jon, is an American producer, promoter and Darryl Kevin Richardson II (born January 19 1984 in Atlanta, Georgia) better known by his stage name Lil Scrappy, is an American Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, better known by his Stage name Xzibit (pronounced as "exhibit" is an American rapper, Actor, and Shifty Shellshock is the Pseudonym for Seth Brooks Binzer (born August 23, 1974) a co-founder/front man of Crazy Town.
Mazur has also started his first solo album, Strip to This; the release date is set right before Crazy Town Is Back, spring 2008.
Binzer released his first solo album, Happy Love Sick, under the alias Shifty in 2004, producing one single "Slide Along Side". Happy Love Sick is the debut album by Shifty Shellshock from Crazy Town. Shifty Shellshock is the Pseudonym for Seth Brooks Binzer (born August 23, 1974) a co-founder/front man of Crazy Town. " Slide Along Side " is the second solo single by Shifty Shellshock from Crazy Town. Binzer also contributed vocals to Paul Oakenfold's single "Starry Eyed Surprise". Paul Oakenfold (born 30 August, 1963 in Greenhithe, Kent, UK) is a Record producer and a popular trance Bunkka is the title of an album by Electronica artist and DJ Paul Oakenfold.
Tyler contributed to Ringer, a project he started with Eric Powell of 16Volt. Although their album was not officially released, it is available for download from their site.
Rust Epique joined pre)Thing in 2003. preThing was an Alternative rock group fronted by former Crazy Town member Rust Epique. Their album 22nd Century Lifestyle was released in 2004; shortly after, Epique died of a heart attack.
Discography
Albums
- The Gift of Game (1999) #15 UK, # 9 U. The Gift of Game is the first Album by Los Angeles band Crazy Town. S Billboard 200, RIAA: Platinum
- Darkhorse (2002) #120 US, #164 UK
- Crazy Town Is Back (2008)
Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. Mod Rock | U.S. Main Rock | UK | Album |
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| 1999 | "Toxic" | - | - | - | - | The Gift of Game |
| 2000 | "Darkside" | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 | "Butterfly" | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 | |
| "Revolving Door" | - | - | - | 23 | ||
| 2002 | "Drowning" | - | 24 | 24 | 50 | Darkhorse |
| "Hurt You So Bad" | - | - | - | - |
External links
Darkhorse is Los Angeles based band Crazy Town 's second album released on November 12, 2002. 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 Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (originally called Mainstream Rock Tracks) is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on Mainstream rock The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry " Butterfly " is a Rap rock song by Crazy Town from their album The Gift of Game that was released in February 2001 Hurt You So Bad is a limited special edition single released by the band Crazy Town. MySpace is a popular social networking Website offering an interactive user-submitted network of friends personal profiles blogs groups photos music andDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic