The Strike | |
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| Origin | Provo, Utah, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Nettwerk Music Group |
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| Website | wearethestrike |
The Strike is an American band formed in Provo, Utah, currently based in Los Angeles, California.[1] Founded in 2012, the current lineup consists of vocalist Chris Crabb, drummer Jay Tibbitts, and keyboardist David Maemone. The band performs live with additional members on guitar, bass, and saxophone.[1][2] They are known for their live performances and touring.[3]
History
editThe Strike has its roots in wedding bands, where vocalist Chris Crabb met keyboardist Jake Justice. The two began writing original music and formed "The Strike," whose original lineup featured nine or ten members, including a larger horn section with trombone, trumpet, and saxophone. The band's sound was initially a blend of funk and jazz, in addition to influences from big-band and swing.[4]
After its conception, the band changed its name to "We Are the Strike" for legal reasons. In 2014, they rebranded as "The Str!ke".[5] Since at least 2016, the band has operated simply as "The Strike", though "We Are the Strike" continues to be used for their social handles and website.[6]
In late 2014, Jake Justice left the band and moved to Los Angeles to pursue other musical goals.[7] Chris Crabb continued the band in Provo, refining the lineup to six members: himself on vocals, Brady Bills on guitar, Chase Baker on bass, Matt Millington on drums, Myles Lawrence on saxophone, and Marcus Anderson on trombone and keyboard.[3] In 2016, the band underwent a shift in musical direction, leading to the release of their first full-length album, "Faint of Heart," in 2017.[8][9]
About
editThe Strike's music has been described using many genres and decades, including Alt-pop[1], dance-pop[10], funk[11], and as "explor[ing] three decades of pop."[12]
Accolades
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Discography
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References
edit- ^ a b c "Meet Christopher Crabb". VoyageLA. January 22, 2024.
- ^ "The Strike". Spotify.
- ^ a b Brown, Keith L. (March 14, 2018). "The Sensational Utah Band The Strike Talks About Mormon Roots, Quincy Jones, and Performing in the UAE". Latter-Day Saints Musicians.
- ^ Larson, Chase (June 13, 2024). "Exclusive Q&A With The Strike". Provo Music Magazine.
- ^ Collier, Zach (October 19, 2014). "We Are The Strike has a new, but familiar, name". Provo Music Magazine.
- ^ "The Strike". The Strike. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Collier, Zach (January 13, 2016). "Jake Justice Talks New Album, Solo Career in LA, and Star Wars". Provo Music Magazine.
- ^ Romero, Mike (April 27, 2016). "The Strike Debuts New Sound at Private Event". Provo Music Magazine.
- ^ "Faint of Heart". Bandcamp.
- ^ Collier, Zach (July 21, 2016). "The Strike Releases New Single and Music Video". Provo Music Magazine.
- ^ Ferguson, Owen (October 17, 2023). "Album Review: The Lost Years by The Strike". Provo Music Magazine.
- ^ Saeed, Saeed (March 6, 2018). "American band The Strike on Mormonism, Quincy Jones and Dubai". The National.