The Memorials
The Memorials | |
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 Left to right: Viveca Hawkins, Thomas Pridgen and Nick Brewer | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Berkeley, California |
| Genre | Hard rock |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | Thomas Pridgen Viveca Hawkins Nick Brewer |
The Memorials is an American hard rock band from Berkeley, California that formed in December 2009. As of 2012[update], the line-up consists of Thomas Pridgen, Viveca Hawkins, and Nick Brewer.[1][2][3][4][5]
History
[edit]Founded in December 2009, The Memorials is a project spearheaded by Thomas Pridgen. After departing The Mars Volta, Pridgen turned his attention to forming his own group, which would incorporate a range of styles as diverse as the experiences of the band members. He contacted friends Viveca Hawkins and Nick Brewer, who were former students at Berklee College of Music,[6] and asked them to establish a new band with him. Brewer and Hawkins met for the first time, after Brewer arrived in San Francisco, just a day shy of recording their first album.[citation needed]
The Memorials' self-titled debut album The Memorials[7] was recorded at the Petting Zoo Recording Studio (The Zoo) in North Oakland, California, as well as at Pridgen's home studio between December 14, 2009, and February 3, 2010.[citation needed] It was released on February 14, 2011. To support their album in 2011, the band went on a 31-date nationwide tour largely backed by fans.[8][9]
Their second album, Delirium, was released on June 5, 2012. The track "Fluorescents Unforgiving" was released via SoundCloud in November 2011.[10]
After completing 3 tours (Freedom Tour, Equinox Tour, Waterguns, B B Q, & Hot Chocolate Tour) over the United States, The Memorials are preparing for a European tour to launch in October 2012.
Band members
[edit]Current members
[edit]- Viveca Hawkins – vocals
- Nick Brewer – guitars
- Thomas Pridgen – drums
Additional musicians
[edit]- Randy Emata – keyboards
- Chris Bass Head – bass
Former members
[edit]- Alexander Potts – guitars
- Chris Woods – keyboards
Discography
[edit]- The Memorials (2011)
- Delirium (2012)
References
[edit]- ↑ Goldin, Dan (June 17, 2010). "(delivering good rock music since 2008): Thomas Pridgen: From The Mars Volta to The Memorials". Exploding In Sound. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ↑ "Featured Artist: Thomas Pridgen Talks Drumming, The Mars Volta, and The Memorials". May 8, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ↑ "Viveca Hawkins of The Memorials : IPMM / The Citrus Report". IPaintMyMind. July 19, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ↑ Flak (July 28, 2010). "Thomas Pridgen Bring Us His Latest Project | Movie Reviews | Music Reviews". Behind the Hype. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ↑ "A Conversation with Thomas Pridgen » Interviews". The Berklee Groove. August 10, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ↑ Keene, Hunter (April 27, 2011). "Q&A with The Memorials band members Thomas Pridgen and Viveca Hawkins". Black and White. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ↑ "The Memorials: The Memorials [Album Review]". FensePost. January 4, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ↑ Brennan, Taylor. "From Mars Volta to The Memorials". Popstache.com. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ↑ The Memorials. "The Memorials 30 day US Tour". kickstarter.com. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- ↑ "Fluorescent's Unforgiving by TheMemorials on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
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