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 Rockapella performs in Freeport, Maine in 2003. Freeport is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | New York, New York, USA |
| Genre(s) | A Cappella |
| Years active | 1986 — Present |
| Label(s) | Shakariki Records Amerigo Records J-Bird Records Rentrak Records ForLife Records |
| Website | Rockapella.com |
| Members | |
| Scott Leonard (1991-present) Jeff Thacher (1993-present) Kevin Wright (1997-present) George Baldi III (2002-present) John K. The City of New York 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 A cappella (Italian or Latin "From the chapel/choir" Music is Vocal music or Singing without instrumental Accompaniment In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Charles S (Scott Leonard is a singer with the group Rockapella, the former house band on Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego on PBS Jeffrey Thomas Thacher is an American musician best known as a member of the vocal group Rockapella. Brown (2004-present) |
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| Former members | |
| David Stix (1986-1987) Charlie Evett (1987-1989) Steve Keyes (1986-1991) Sean Altman (1986-1997) Barry Carl (1989-2002) Elliott Kerman (1986-2004) |
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Rockapella is an American a cappella musical group best known for their series of Folgers Coffee commercials and the Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? theme song. Sean Altman (born May 9, 1961) is an American musician and songwriter The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A cappella (Italian or Latin "From the chapel/choir" Music is Vocal music or Singing without instrumental Accompaniment Folgers Coffee is a major brand of Coffee in the US, part of the food and beverage division of Procter & Gamble. " Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? " is a song made famous by the vocal group Rockapella, and currently performed by that group as well as by former group "Rockapella" is a portmanteau of "rock" and "a cappella". Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. A cappella (Italian or Latin "From the chapel/choir" Music is Vocal music or Singing without instrumental Accompaniment In addition to original vocal music, the group also performs a cappella covers of pop songs.
The original group members consisted of Brown University alumni Elliott Kerman, David Stix, Sean Altman, and Steve Keyes. Brown University is a highly esteemed private University located in Providence, Rhode Island and is a member of the Ivy League. Sean Altman (born May 9, 1961) is an American musician and songwriter Stix left the group early on and was replaced with Charlie Evett. After having performed on New York City street corners for passers-by the group met a producer who found them a spot on the television show Spike & Co. The City of New York : Do It A Cappella, hosted by Spike Lee. Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20 1957 is an Emmy Award -winning and Academy Award -nominated American Film director, It was this show that put them in the national spotlight. [1]
The text "All sounds provided by the voices and appendages of Rockapella," the central idea of the group, appears on the group's label debut, Don't Tell Me You Do.
None of the original members of Rockapella currently remain in the group. Founding members Sean Altman and Steve Keyes, Charlie Evett, and non-Rockapella-related baritone Kevin Weist now comprise an a cappella group called The GrooveBarbers. Sean Altman (born May 9, 1961) is an American musician and songwriter They can be seen on a current nationwide television ad for Astelin nasal spray as 'The Astelins'. Azelastine is an Antihistamine and Mast cell stabilizer available as a nasal spray (Astelin for Hay fever and as Eye drops (Optivar for Founding member Elliott Kerman is working independently on jazz music compilations.
Frequently, songs downloaded on file-sharing programs are mis-tagged as Rockapella, when they are instead by other a cappella artists, including collegiate groups, Moxy Früvous, or The Nylons. A file-sharing program is used to directly or indirectly transfer files from one Computer to another computer over a network (e A cappella (Italian or Latin "From the chapel/choir" Music is Vocal music or Singing without instrumental Accompaniment Moxy Früvous was a socially conscious and politically satirical Folk-pop band from Thornhill Ontario, Canada. The Nylons are an A cappella group founded in 1979 in Toronto Canada, best known for their covers of The Turtles ' " Happy Together
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Membership history
| Year | High tenor | Tenor | Baritone / Second tenor |
Bass | Vocal percussion |
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| 1986 | Steve Keyes | Sean Altman | Elliott Kerman | David Stix | |
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| Charlie Evett | |||||
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| 1989 | Barry Carl | ||||
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| 1991 | Scott Leonard | ||||
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| 1993 | Jeff Thacher | ||||
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| 1997 | Kevin Wright | ||||
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| 2003 | George Baldi III | ||||
| 2004 | John K. Sean Altman (born May 9, 1961) is an American musician and songwriter Charles S (Scott Leonard is a singer with the group Rockapella, the former house band on Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego on PBS Jeffrey Thomas Thacher is an American musician best known as a member of the vocal group Rockapella. Brown | ||||
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Temporary members
- Kenny X - Vocal percussion (1992 touring)
- David Yazbek - Vocal percussion (1992) (on Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego soundtrack)
Discography
Domestic releases
| Release Date | Album | Line-up | Label | |
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| June 2004 |
Live In Japan | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Baldi, Thacher | Shakariki Records | |
| November 2002 |
Comfort & Joy | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Baldi, Thacher | Amerigo Records Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004 |
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| August 2002 |
Smilin' | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Baldi, Thacher | Amerigo Records Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004 |
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| March 2001 |
In Concert | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | J-Bird Records Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004 |
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| October 2000 |
Christmas | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | J-Bird Records Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004 |
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| March 2000 |
2 | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | J-Bird Records Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004 |
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| February 1999 |
Don't Tell Me You Do | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | J-Bird Records Re-released on Shakariki Records in 2004 |
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| Summer 1997 |
Rockapella aka 'Devilbaby' | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | Independent | |
| Summer 1996 |
Lucky Seven | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | Independent | |
| Summer 1995 |
Primer | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | Independent |
International releases
| Year | Album | Line-up | Label | |
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| 2002 | More Than Ever | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | Rentrak Records | |
| 2002 | In Concert | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | Rentrak Records | |
| 2001 | Christmas | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | Rentrak Records | |
| November 1996 |
Lucky Seven: Memories And Dreams |
Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | For Life Records | |
| November 1995 |
Best Fest | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | For Life Records | |
| November 1994 |
Out Cold | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | ForLife Records | |
| April 1994 |
Vocobeat | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | ForLife Records | |
| December 1992 |
Bash! | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl | ForLife Records | |
| May 1992 |
From N.Y. | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl | ForLife Records | |
| May 1992 |
To N.Y. | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl | ForLife Records |
Compilation releases
| Year | Album | Line-up | Song | |
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| 2007 | Hokie Nation: An Cappella Tribute | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | "I'll Hear Your Voice" | |
| 2002 | 20 Christmas Stars, Vol. David Yazbek (born 1960 is an Emmy -winning American writer musician composer and lyricist Live In Japan is a tenth album by the A cappella group Rockapella. Comfort & Joy is the ninth and second holiday album by the A cappella group Rockapella. Smilin is an eighth studio album by the A cappella group Rockapella. In Concert is a seventh album by the A cappella group Rockapella. Christmas is the sixth (and first holiday album released by the A cappella group Rockapella. 2 is a fifth studio album by the A cappella group Rockapella. Don't Tell Me You Do is a fourth studio album by the A cappella group Rockapella. Rockapella aka Devilbaby is a third studio album by the A cappella group Rockapella. Lucky Seven is a second studio album by the A cappella group Rockapella. Primer is a debut studio album by the A cappella group Rockapella. Bash! is the third full length and the first Christmas album from the A cappella group Rockapella. From NY is the second full length album from the A cappella group Rockapella. To NY is the first full length album from the A cappella group Rockapella. IV | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Baldi, Thacher | "Merry Christmas Darling" | |
| 1996 | Voices Only: A Cappella Originals | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | "Bed Of Nails" | |
| 1993 | Carmen Sandiego: Out of This World | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl | "Big Wet Rag" | |
| 1993 | Put On Your Green Shoes | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl | "Light Of The Sun" w/Richie Havens | |
| 1993 | Muppet Beach Party | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl | "PapaOomMowMow" | |
| 1992 | Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl | "Capital" "Everything To Me" "My Home" "Let's Get Away From It All" "Indiana" "Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?" |
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| 1992 | Modern A Cappella | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl | "Zombie Jamboree" | |
| 1991 | Zappa's Universe | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl | "Elvis Has Left The Building" "Heavenly Bank Account" |
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| 1990 | Spike Lee & Company: Do It A Cappella | Keyes, Altman, Kerman, Carl | "Zombie Jamboree" "Under The Boardwalk" |
Unaffiliated releases
| Release Date | Album | Line-up | Label | |
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| Summer 2005 | Live At Duo Music Exchange | Leonard, Wright, Kerman, Baldi, Thacher | Duo Records | |
| Summer 2004 | Best A Cappella | Leonard, Altman, Kerman, Carl, Thacher | ForLife Records |
Solo/Other CDs
| Release Date | Album | Artist | |
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| May 2007 | 1 Man 1 Mike | Scott Leonard | |
| My Favorites: The Bee Gees | Scott Leonard | ||
| Nice Kitty | Scott Leonard (Fi Ling Fader) | ||
| Bluespeel | Scott Leonard (Flying Faders) | ||
| The OGs Featuring Scott Leonard | Scott Leonard | ||
| Unorthodox | Sean Altman (What I Like About Jew) | ||
| Losing Streak | Sean Altman | ||
| alt. Jumbie Jamberee is a calypso song written by Lord Intruder (Winston O'Conner Jumbie Jamberee is a calypso song written by Lord Intruder (Winston O'Conner mania | Sean Altman | ||
| SeanDEMOnium | Sean Altman | ||
| The SoLow Project | Barry Carl | ||
| Glory | The Groovebarbers |
Songs in commercials
- Almond Joy/Mounds
- Taco Bell
- Folgers coffee
- Doritos
- Dr Pepper (never aired)
- NBC The Today Show promos for the earliest version of the program's "Where in the World is Matt Lauer?" segment. An Almond Joy is a small Candy bar manufactured by Hershey's. Mounds is a candy bar made by Hershey's, and is the sister product of Almond Joy. Taco Bell Corp, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc, is a restaurant chain based in Irvine California specializing in Tex-Mex -inspired Folgers Coffee is a major brand of Coffee in the US, part of the food and beverage division of Procter & Gamble. CoFFEE is an Open source Software for computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL in a digital classroom Doritos-iljpg|thumb|Mexican Nacho Flavored Doritos Israel (old style]] Doritos (dəˈriːɾoʊz is a brand of flavored Tortilla chips produced since 1966 by the American Dr Pepper is a soft drink marketed in North America, South America and Europe by Dr Pepper Snapple Group. Today, also referred to as The Today Show, is an American morning news and talk show airing weekday mornings on NBC. Matthew Todd Lauer ( December 30, 1957) is an American television personality best known as the host of NBC 's The Today Show The song was re-recorded later in different styles by other musicians.
Many people believe Rockapella performed Coca Cola commercials and did a version of the Gummi Bears theme, but they did not. Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears is an American Animated television series that aired in the United States in the mid-1980s through the
External links
- Rockapella.com - Rockapella's Official Website
- ScottLeonardMusic.com - Scott Leonard's Official Website
- The Seanosphere - Sean Altman's Official Website
- ElliottKerman.com - Elliott Kerman's Official Website
- BarryCarl.com - Barry Carl's Official Website
- GrooveBarbers.com- The Groovebarber's Official Website
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