| The Deadweights | |
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| Origin | Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Punk Rock Anarcho-punk Hardcore punk |
| Years active | 1978 – 1987 1995 - present |
| Label(s) | Slash Records Reprise |
| Associated acts | Black Flag New York City Crudrats Xes Ninety Odd Years Midlife Angst |
| Members | |
| White Jimmy Eddie Urland Dean Haydenbaugh Ricky Scaggs |
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| Former members | |
| Jackson Hein Raymond Pettibon Paul Theissen Hank Leary Tom Calliendo |
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Early years
The Deadweights began when James "White Jimmy" White and Eddie Urland left their prior bands. White Jimmy (born James Reginald White, January 11, 1959 in New York City New York) is the lead singer of the American Eddie Urland (born September 26, 1959 in New York City New York, USA) is an American Punk rock Guitarist The two soon joined with numerous local punk musicians. Early members included both Raymond Pettibon and future Xes bassist Hank Leary. Raymond Pettibon (born Raymond Ginn on June 16, 1957) is an American artist and sometime musician and lyricist Eventually, Dean "Dopey" Haydenbaugh and Richard "Ricky Scaggs" Scaglione would become the permanent drummer and bassist respectably. Dean Haydenbaugh (also known as Dopey, born November 22, 1955 in New York City New York, USA) is an American Ricky Scaggs (born Richard Scaglione, September 4, 1957, in Yonkers New York, USA) is an American Punk Originally using the name "Deadwaves", the band eventually settled on The Deadweights by the end of 1978. They began appearing regularly at local NYC clubs, most notably CBGB. CBGB ( Country, Blue Grass, and Blues) was a music club at 315 Bowery at Bleecker Street in the borough of Manhattan In 1980 they were offered a recording contract from Sire Records but rejected it. Sire Records Company is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group and distributed through Warner Bros The band independently released two singles in the following months, "Hostility" and "Dropping Neurotoxins", which would only increase attention toward the band. Eventually they signed with Slash Records, after they allowed the band creative freedom, and began work on their full length debut album. Slash Records is a Record label in Los Angeles, originally specializing in local and Punk rock bands
First Wave Complete Destruction
The band's debut album, First Wave Complete Destruction, was released in May 1981[1]. First Wave Complete Destruction is the debut album from Punk rock band The Deadweights, released in May 1981 on Slash Records. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 The album contained new songs as well as the band's previous singles. The album is seen as being one of the best of the early 80's punk movement. Despite the band's large local following, the album failed to attract any mainstream attention. In the year following its release, punk fell out of the mainstream as new music styles such as New Wave and Heavy Metal gained in popularity.
The Deadweights
In 1982, the band returned from a national tour to New York and took some time off. In early 1983, the band recorded their second album. June 1983 marked the release of their second album, the self-titled The Deadweights. The Deadweights is the second album from American Punk rock band The Deadweights. During the touring for this album, Dean was found to be in possession of heroin at a gig in Detroit, Michigan and had to be extradited to New York. He was replaced for the rest of the touring by Paul Theissen. Paul Theissen (born May 11, 1960 in Long Island, New York) is an American Punk rock Drummer. The incident supposedly "scared the rest of the band into sobriety for the rest of tour", according to Ricky Scaggs. In 1984, Paul was replaced by Dean.
Crisis
In 1985, the band began work on their third album. Released in September 1985, the band's third album was released. Crisis was received by many as the band's finest work to date, and was their first album to chart on the Billboard Top 200. Crisis is the third Studio album from American Punk rock band The Deadweights. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard The album is considered one of the greatest punk albums of the 1980s, and to some, of all time. However, band tensions began to take a toll on the band. Dean Haydenbaugh left the band after the late 1985 tour of the US, and was replaced a second time by Paul Theissen. Both White Jimmy and Ricky Scaggs had failed attempts in rehab, and their 1986 tour ended when the band was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct. For the remainder of that year, the band was in hiatus and had little contact.
Prophecies of Beautiful Regression and breakup
In Spring 1987, Dean Haydenbaugh rejoined the band and they began work on a fourth album. The album was said to be a departure from the band's usual punk sound. Prophecies of Beautiful Regression was released on August 4, 1987. Prophecies of Beautiful Regression is the fourth Studio album from The Deadweights, released August 4, 1987, on Slash Records Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The sound of the album was much more experimental then previous efforts, with a more diverse collection of songs. However, tensions in the band were at an all time high. Two dates into touring, Dean Haydenbaugh departed a third time, and the band recruited Jackson Hein on drums. Halfway through touring, the band had enough, and announced their disbandment in December 1987.
Reunion and Recalled to Life
In 1995, nearly 8 years since the band's fallout, White Jimmy and Eddie Urland performed together for a show at CBGB. CBGB ( Country, Blue Grass, and Blues) was a music club at 315 Bowery at Bleecker Street in the borough of Manhattan Shortly afterword, the two announced the band would reunite, much to the shock of fans. With the reunited lineup of Jimmy, Eddie, Dean, and Ricky, the band performed select dates on Lollapalooza 1995. Lollapalooza is an American music festival featuring Alternative rock, hip hop, and Punk rock bands Dance and Comedy performances In 1996 the band began working on a new album, and toured independently. Finally, almost 10 years since their last album, the band's 5th album was released. February 11, 1997 marked the release of Recalled to Life, which was heralded as a comeback of true punk amongst the pop punk revival of recent years. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Recalled to Life is the fifth Studio album from Punk rock band The Deadweights. Pop punk (also known as punk pop and other names is a Fusion genre that combines elements of Punk rock with Pop music, to varying The band embarked on their most successful tour to date for the remainder of the year. By 1998, the band had returned to uncertainty, with a hiatus of undisclosed length. A live album, Look at this Mess!, was released in mid 1998, which contained live performances from the 2 reunion tours. Look at this Mess! is the first and only Live album from The Deadweights.
Animosity
In early 2002, the band returned and toured U.S. clubs. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the At the end of the year, the band returned to the studio to work on a 6th album. On May 28, 2002, the band released the studio album, Animosity, and began a world tour which culminated in 2003 with another silent period. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Animosity is the sixth Studio album from American Punk rock band The Deadweights, released May 28, 2002 on Reprise Records
From the Age of Doublethink and the Future
In late 2005, Eddie Urland announced that 2006 would see another club tour. From the Age of Doublethink is the 7th Studio album from The Deadweights, released on February 5, 2008. In the summer of 2006, the band did tour select U.S. clubs, and claimed to be working on a seventh album. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the After a show at CBGB on October 12, 2006 (one of the final shows to be performed there), the band said they were not working on new material. CBGB ( Country, Blue Grass, and Blues) was a music club at 315 Bowery at Bleecker Street in the borough of Manhattan In the Summer of 2007, the band toured US clubs yet again, and said there would definitely be new material in the next year or so. In September 2007, Eddie Urland announced the band was in the studio and recording a new album. White Jimmy also added the album will be released in January or February 2008 and feature an Orwellian influence. The adjective Orwellian describes the situation idea or societal condition that George Orwell identified as being destructive to the welfare of a free-society [1]
In November 2007, the band announced that the album, titled From the Age of Doublethink would be released on February 5, 2008, along with the album's final tracklisting. From the Age of Doublethink is the 7th Studio album from The Deadweights, released on February 5, 2008. [2]
The album's first single, "Army Ants", was released to radio on January 1, 2008. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [3]
From the Age of Doublethink was released on February 5, 2008. From the Age of Doublethink is the 7th Studio album from The Deadweights, released on February 5, 2008.
Members
Current members
- White Jimmy - vocals (1978 - 1987, 1995 - present)
- Eddie Urland - guitars (1978 - 1987, 1995 - present)
- Ricky Scaggs - bass (1979 - 1987, 1995 - present)
- Dean Haydenbaugh - drums (1979 - 1984, 1985, 1986 - 1987, 1995 - present)
Former Members
- Raymond Pettibon - bass (1978)
- Hank Leary - bass (1978)
- Jackson Hein - drums (1987)
- Paul Theissen - drums (1984, 1985 - 1986)
- Tom Calliendo - rhythm guitar (1987, sideman only)
Discography
Studio Albums
| Date of Release | Album Cover | Title | Label | Charting |
| May, 1981 | First Wave Complete Destruction | Slash Records | - | |
| June, 1983 | The Deadweights | Slash Records | - | |
| September, 1985 | Crisis | Slash Records | #184 US | |
| August 4, 1987 | Prophecies of Beautiful Regression | Slash Records | #142 US | |
| February 11, 1997 | Recalled to Life | Reprise | #73 US | |
| May 28, 2002 | Animosity | Reprise | #45 US | |
| February 5, 2008[4] | From the Age of Doublethink | Reprise | #29 US |
Live Albums
| Date of Release | Album Cover | Title | Label | Charting |
| June 23, 1998 |  |
Look at this Mess! | Reprise | #163 US |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||
| US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | UK Singles Chart | |||
| 1980 | "Hostility" | - | - | - | Hostility/Drink Tinged Vision 7" |
| 1980 | "Dropping Neurotoxins" | - | - | - | Dropping Neurotoxins 7" |
| 1981 | "Hostility" | - | - | - | First Wave Complete Destruction |
| 1983 | "Dumb as You" | - | - | - | The Deadweights |
| 1985 | "New York Pigs" | - | - | - | Crisis |
| 1986 | "Crisis" | - | - | #66 | Crisis |
| 1987 | "Slide" | - | - | - | Prophecies of Beautiful Regression |
| 1987 | "Funding the Apocalypse" | - | - | - | Prophecies of Beautiful Regression |
| 1997 | "Opium of the Masses" | #24 | - | - | Recalled to Life |
| 1997 | "In the Modern Era of Chaos" | - | - | - | Recalled to Life |
| 2002 | "No Way in Hell" | #26 | #38 | #51 | Animosity |
| 2002 | "Animosity" | #34 | - | - | Animosity |
| 2003 | "Storm Will Come" | - | - | - | Animosity |
| 2008 | "Army Ants" | #27 | - | - | From the Age of Doublethink |
| 2008 | "The Future Generation?" | #39 | - | - | From the Age of Doublethink |
Links
References
- ^ Artist News | The Deadweights new album in stores Feb. 5, 2008
- ^ http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_deadweights_new_album.html
- ^ http://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/the_deadweights/army_ants/
- ^ Artist News | The Deadweights new album in stores Feb. 5, 2008
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