"been joined by Bee Gees' manager Robert Stigwood). The song is unusual in that the lyrics do not contain the song's title, though the originally planned title, ""Have You Seen My Wife, Mr. Jones,"" does appear in the chorus. Atco distributed promos with a blank label and the suggestion that it was an English group whose name started with B. Many DJs thought it was a new Beatles song and played the song heavily. Atco also retitled the song ""New York Mining Disaster 1941 (Have You Seen My Wife, Mr. Jones?)"" to make sure people could find it in the"
"of the US, supporting the French artist, Yelle. Funeral Party embarked on a subsequent US tour, during which they were dropped. The tour concluded in Austin at the South by Southwest music festival and conference, where the band procured a new record deal. After moving on from Fearless, the band signed to Sony Music for their debut release ""The Golden Age of Knowhere"" which was released on January 24, 2011 in the UK, and on January 21, 2011 digitally/January 28, 2011 physically in Australia. The US release date was March 29, 2011. ""NME"" placed them at number 47 on their"
"for appearances at the Berkeley Folk Festival and at the Monterey Jazz Festival. The group's debut LP ""Jefferson Airplane Takes Off"" was released in September 1966. The folk-music-influenced album included John D. Loudermilk's ""Tobacco Road"" and Dino Valente's ""Let's Get Together"", as well as original ballads ""It's No Secret"" and ""Come Up the Years"". Despite the fact that the group had neither performed outside the Bay Area nor appeared on TV, the album garnered considerable attention in the United States and sold well enough to earn a gold record award. RCA initially pressed only 15,000 copies, but it sold more"
"were released as a five-track collection ""Alta Falls"" (2015). Their third album ""Queens of the Breakers"" will be released in autumn 2017. The band tours frequently in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe with some shows played in Japan. Notable venues have included Levon Helm's studio in Woodstock NY; Red Rocks Amphitheater; two appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman. Their first song ""Beggar In The Morning"" debuted on Paste Magazine. Their debut, self-titled LP was released on September 27, 2011 via Secret City Records.[2] The band toured throughout North America and Europe to support the"
"as a bootleg recording for years before being released in 2017 on the Deluxe Version of their first album. Their debut album, the Ted Templeman-produced ""Montrose"", was released on Warner Bros in late 1973. Though the album was not a big seller upon its initial release, peaking at No. 133 on the U.S. Billboard chart, it proved to be an international sleeper hit which over a period of several decades has sold in excess of one million copies, attaining platinum status. Often cited as 'America's answer to Led Zeppelin', it is held to be influential amongst hard rock/heavy metal musicians"
"who was dating Hill at the time. Halford, a manager of a porn cinema, joined the band as singer, bringing with him drummer John Hinch from his previous band, Hiroshima. In August 1974, the band debuted with the single ""Rocka Rolla"", before releasing an album of the same name a month later. The next albums were ""Sad Wings of Destiny"" (1976); 1977's ""Sin After Sin""; and 1978's ""Stained Class"" and ""Killing Machine"" (released in America as ""Hell Bent for Leather""). 1979 brought their first live recording with ""Unleashed in the East"". In 1980, the band released ""British Steel"", then ""Point"
"that Haunt Me"" in 1991. The album eventually reached sales of 400,000 in Canada, largely due to the popularity of the hit single ""Superman's Song"", which appeared on the RPM Top Singles chart that year and earned the band the 1992 Juno Award for Group of the Year. The band did not receive much international recognition until the 1993 release of their second album, ""God Shuffled His Feet"". Particularly instrumental in increasing the band's exposure in the American market was the appearance of a new type of radio format, adult album-oriented alternative rock (AAA). These stations put the first single"
"the band made worldwide news when their Manhattan apartment was completely destroyed in a gas explosion. In May 2015 the band released their 5-song EP titled ""Public Access"". The EP was the first release for the band available in the United States and was put out by Terrible Records. To promote the release, the band embarked on two U.S. tours, one supporting Gang of Four and the other supporting Palma Violets. In the summer of 2015 the band announced they would be relocating for a few months to London to record their debut album and sort out their living situation"
"its name to Damageplan and decided to name the first album ""New Found Power"". The single, ""Save Me"", debuted on American radio on January 26, 2004, and the band's debut album, ""New Found Power"", was released in the United States on February 10, 2004. The album was recorded at the brothers' backyard studio, Chasin' Jason, in Arlington, Texas, where previous Pantera albums were also recorded. The Abbott brothers found out that during recording, everyone was willing to contribute and ""put 100% effort into it"" while with Pantera, but they found it too difficult to have Anselmo in the recording studio."
"of California, and promptly recorded their first album, ""Ample Destruction"". The album was released in August of that year by the independent record label Azra Records. The album was an underground hit in the United States, and in Europe and Japan it was available on import only. After the release of the album, the band relocated to Southern California. Tafolla quit the band in 1986, releasing a solo album, ""Out of the Sun"", in 1987, while Conklin played with Riot for a brief period in the late 1980s, before forming his own band, Titan Force. Without the two key members"
"Blast Off! (The Blue Hearts album) Blast Off! was the second American release (the first being the self-titled 6-song EP) by the Japanese punk rock band The Blue Hearts. It was released in 1991 and only in America. Though each of the songs was recorded with the original Japanese lyrics, the CD jacket included English translations of each of the songs. The Blue Hearts' previous American release, the self-titled CD/12"" vinyl EP, was a 6-song compilation with selections from their self-titled first album, ""The Blue Hearts"", and their second album, ""Young and Pretty"". As with their first American release, this"
"their 1991 self-titled debut album, provided by the Bomb Squad, Public Enemy's production team. Perhaps the most unlikely adopters were Justin Broadrick and Mick Harris, previously known for their invention of the grindcore style of extreme metal, while in Napalm Death. After participating in the jazzcore group Pain Killer with Bill Laswell, Harris's Scorn project delved into dark ambient and industrial hip hop. Subsequently, Broadrick began to work with Kevin Martin, previously of God (also a jazzcore group). The later work of Broadrick's Godflesh, as well as his collaborations with Martin, Ice, Techno Animal, and Curse of the Golden Vampire,"
"the group, making it a trio. With Perry the trio began working on an album of West Coast soft rock, which was released in 1978 with the title ""Energy"". The first single, a cover version of Bruce Springsteen's ""Fire"", climbed to #2 on the US singles charts in early 1979, and a third Allen Toussaint cover, ""Happiness"", also charted. In 1979, the trio released an album with a harder-edged rock sound entitled ""Priority"", and though it was not a huge commercial success it received very positive critical reviews and further strengthened the group's reputation for being versatile. Over the next"
"professional musical career began when several of the sisters moved to Ithaca, New York where they originally sang with the David Kent Band. One of their earliest successes was when their music appeared in the Louis Malle film Atlantic City as a result of their brother Patrick who was working on the film. As a quintet made up of sisters Marie (born c. 1957), Annie (born c. 1961), Jeannie (born c. 1958), Sheila (born c. 1963), and Terry (born c. 1962), the band released ""The Burns Sisters Band"" (1986), and ""Endangered Species"" (1989). In 1993 the quintet released ""Songs of"
"in the United Kingdom in support of Nils Lofgren. The debut album was released by Shelter Records, which at that time was distributed by ABC Records. Their second album, ""You're Gonna Get It!"", was the band's first Top 40 album, featuring the singles ""I Need to Know"" and ""Listen to Her Heart"". Their third album, ""Damn the Torpedoes"", quickly went platinum, selling nearly two million copies; it includes their breakthrough singles ""Don't Do Me Like That"", ""Here Comes My Girl"" and ""Refugee"". In September 1979, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performed at a Musicians United for Safe Energy concert at"
"Ian's roommate, co-produced the album and became the trio's manager. Dexter also gave them their first major gig, 20 December 1970, at ""Implosion"" at the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, as the opening act for The Who, Elton John, Patto and The Chalk Farm Salvation Army Band & Choir for a Christmas charity event. Although the trio initially planned to record the album in a similar manner to The Beatles' ""Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"", Samwell convinced them to perfect their acoustic style instead. The debut album ""America"" was released in 1971 to only moderate success, although it sold well in"
"home. Recorded at the Treasure Isle studio in 1976, their debut release was the single ""Why Worry"", released on the Twelve Tribes label late that year. The single was successful enough for the group to be offered support slots at shows by artists such as Dennis Brown, Inner Circle, and Bob Marley. They then began working with producer Tommy Cowan, releasing ""The Same Song"" (on which they were backed by members of Inner Circle) on his Top Ranking label in 1977, and an album of the same name followed in 1978. The album, and its dub counterpart, ""Israel Tafari"" (aka"
"their first album, released in December 1977. It was followed by their second album titled ""Leave a Light"", launched towards the end of 1978. The first single off the album, ""Leave a Light"", delivered the second single, ""One Way Ticket"" (a cover of Neil Sedaka's song written by Jack Keller and Hank Hunter), catapulted them to the top of the charts (a UK No. 9 hit). In 1979, Eruption and Boney M. were both featured in the 1979 German film ""Disco Fever"". Precious Wilson left the group in the same year to pursue a solo career and was replaced by"
"it to first principles"". They made their first television appearance on ""Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"" on May 21, 2009, publicizing the upcoming album release. On July 7, 2009 their debut album, ""Drama Junkie Queen"", was released to critical acclaim. Their single ""On My Way"" has been featured in promos for television shows including ""Gossip Girl"" and ""Entourage"", along with spots in several commercials, and finally on the soundtrack for the 2011 video game """". In addition, the group opened for Jet, Stone Temple Pilots, and Weezer. Their name originates from a mis-quote in the novel and film ""A Clockwork"
"over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in March 1972. America's debut album was re-released with the hit song added and quickly went platinum. The album resulted in a second major chart success with Beckley's ""I Need You"", which peaked at No. 9 on the US charts. After their initial success, the trio decided to dismiss Samwell and Dexter and relocate to Los Angeles, California. The recording of a second album was delayed by the relocation as well as an injury to Peek's arm. Deciding not to replace Samwell, the group opted to produce"
"Linkin Park Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album ""Hybrid Theory"" (2000), which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005, and multi-Platinum in several other countries. Their following studio album ""Meteora"" continued the band's success, topping the ""Billboard"" 200 album chart in 2003, and was followed by extensive touring and charity work. Having adapted nu metal and rap metal to a radio-friendly yet densely layered style in ""Hybrid Theory"" and ""Meteora"", the band explored other genres on their next studio album, ""Minutes"
"their fourth studio album ""Take Off Your Pants And Jacket"" in 2001 which went on to sell 14 million copies worldwide. It was a commercial and critical success, debuting at number one on the ""Billboard"" 200 within its first week of release and securing the status of the pop punk trio as one of biggest bands of the genre. Also in that year, Canadian band Sum 41 released their debut album ""All Killer No Filler"", which went platinum in the United States. The second-wave bands dominated the pop punk genre in the early years with bands like Good Charlotte, New"
"first album, ""Welt"" dates back to the mid-nineties, having been held up due to legal trouble with American Recordings. W.E.L.T. was actually originally the title of the group (an acronym of ""When Everyone Learns Truth""), until it was discovered that in the interval it had been taken by a Californian punk band. Al Jourgensen was also originally involved (who had the then band's name tattooed in anticipation of the project), and only one track he collaborated on has been leaked to the public, titled ""Noreen"". The music of that song later became industrial metal group Ministry's ""The Fall"", on their"
"his new recording studio and label, Wu-Li Records. John Monte also later performed with Ministry. Mind Funk Mind Funk (spelled Mindfunk on later releases) were an American rock band containing members of Chemical Waste and several other bands. The band was originally known as ""Mind Fuck"" but were forced by Epic Records to change their name. They signed to the Sony/Epic-label and released their self-titled debut album in 1991. Guitarist Jason Everman, known for stints on guitar and bass with Nirvana and Soundgarden, joined and later left in September 1994 to join the US Army 2nd Ranger Battalion and the"
"Pain"" on March 30, 1978. At Dangerous they released the album, ""Nightmare City"" (1981), while major label MCA released ""Escape From The Planet Earth"" (1982). They are among the six bands featured on the 1979 compilation album Yes L.A. and appear in the 1982 film ""Urgh! A Music War"". The Alley Cats were regular performers at such Los Angeles venues as Club 88, Hong Kong Café, The Masque, and the Whisky a Go Go. Reformed as ""The Zarkons"", they released two albums, ""Riders In The Long Black Parade"" (1985) and ""Between the Idea & the Reality…Falls the Shadow"" (1988), before"
"American Steel American Steel is an American punk rock band formed in 1995 in Oakland, California. When offered their first show, the group took their name from the block-long sign on the warehouse across the street. After playing at parties and smaller venues around the Bay Area for over a year, and undergoing several lineup changes, the band bought a van and embarked on their first tour of the US, lasting 32 days and covering 12,000 miles. After returning from tour, American Steel recorded their eponymous first album for San Francisco's New Disorder Records. In the spring of 1999, American"
"California for a short tour in 2003. In 2006, they released their first full-length album ""Never Turn Out the Light to Keep Myself"" on Japan's Bullion Records (a sublabel of Wave Master). The band later signed a record deal sometime between 2008 and 2009 with Vagrant Records to release ""Fact"", their worldwide début album. A single from the album, ""A Fact of Life"", was released with an accompanying video in early 2009. In support of the album, the band toured the U.S. accompanying American bands, including post-hardcore A Skylit Drive, metalcore Greeley Estates, metal Iwrestledabearonce, metal Memphis May Fire and"
"US, due to Radio One's refusal to playlist the band. ""Mezzamorphis"" was released on 12 April 1999 in the United Kingdom. Despite the extensive publicity campaign, the album debuted at No. 25 in the UK Album Charts and No. 2 in the indies, lower than the band's first album, ""King of Fools""; however, it was the second consecutive Top 30 release for the band. The album also reached No. 2 in the contemporary Christian music charts in America and No. 137 in the ""Billboard"" 200 (No. 5 in the Heatseekers) following its 8 June release. Critical response was generally positive"
"The group were signed to United States label, Trauma Records/Interscope Records (home to No Doubt and Bush), in 1996 after Atlanta radio station, WNNX, had added their track, ""Beautiful South"", to heavy rotation. The group undertook a US promotional tour including radio appearances. In January 1997 their debut album was re-recorded for US release in the following month as a self-titled album. While the band's exposure in the US seemed to poise it for success, label difficulties (Trauma/Interscope and No Doubt were involved in contractual and legal battles) prevented the band attaining a wider recognition. The band released their second"
"continued playing live throughout Jutland and recording material in order to attract the attention of Danish record labels. One of these efforts included the band contributing four tracks for the double album ""Secrets"", a record organised by the Danish Rock Council to create interest in four talented but 'secret' new bands. They finally signed a record deal with the Danish label Medley in January 1989. However, the band did not release their first album, ""Michael Learns to Rock"", until September 1991, backed by the American record label Impact Records and with much of the album including the first American single,"
"Taylor (born in 1940; died December 7, 1987). Bivins, Lovett, and Kelley were graduating from Lincoln High School, while Taylor and Smith were graduating from Snyder High School. All five enlisted in the armed forces and came together as a group following their discharges from their respective branches. The group's first single was ""For the Very First Time,"" released in 1964 by Carnival Records. They continued recording successfully with songs written by various members of the group. In 1968, the group received the ""Most Promising Group"" award by NATRA. In 1969, the group moved to the De Luxe record label,"
"by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and gold by Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA). Their eponymous debut album produced a single for the song ""Sugar"", which reached the top 30 on the ""Billboard"" mainstream rock songs and alternative songs charts. Their follow-up album, ""Toxicity"" (2001), topped the US and Canadian charts, and also reached the top 10 in Australia, Finland, and New Zealand. The album was certified triple platinum in its home country, and triple platinum in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), as well as double platinum by CRIA in Canada. ""Toxicity"" produced singles for"
"Diamond"". That same year they released their debut album, ""Belief"", which was a Top 30 hit in the UK Albums Chart. The album spawned four further singles, all but one charting inside the UK Top 40. ""Belief"" was released in the US the following year, adding a cover version of ""Riders on the Storm"", originally by The Doors, which was not available in the UK edition. The album and its singles only found modest success in the US ""Billboard"" R&B chart. In 1992, they released their second album, ""Build"". Never released in the US, it was less successful than their"