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]
The Memorials | |
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 Left to right: Viveca Hawkins, Thomas Pridgen and Nick Brewer | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Berkeley, California |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | Thomas Pridgen Viveca Hawkins Nick Brewer |
History
editFounded 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- Viveca Hawkins – Vocals
- Nick Brewer - Guitars
- Thomas Pridgen – Drums
with
- Randy Emata – Keyboards
- Chris Bass Head – Bass
Former Member
- Alexander Potts – Guitars
- Chris Woods - Keyboards
Discography
edit- The Memorials (2011)
- Delirium (2012)
References
edit- ^ Goldin, Dan (2010-06-17). "(delivering good rock music since 2008): Thomas Pridgen: From The Mars Volta to The Memorials". Exploding In Sound. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Featured Artist: Thomas Pridgen Talks Drumming, The Mars Volta, and The Memorials". 2010-05-08. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Viveca Hawkins of The Memorials : IPMM / The Citrus Report". IPaintMyMind. 2010-07-19. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ Flak (2010-07-28). "Thomas Pridgen Bring Us His Latest Project | Movie Reviews | Music Reviews". Behind the Hype. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "A Conversation with Thomas Pridgen » Interviews". The Berklee Groove. 2010-08-10. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ Keene, Hunter (2011-04-27). "Q&A with The Memorials band members Thomas Pridgen and Viveca Hawkins". Black and White. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "The Memorials: The Memorials [Album Review]". FensePost. 2011-01-04. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ Brennan, Taylor. "From Mars Volta to The Memorials". Popstache.com. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ The Memorials. "The Memorials 30 day US Tour". kickstarter.com. Retrieved 2011-02-02.
- ^ "Fluorescent's Unforgiving by TheMemorials on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2012-06-17.