Verra Cruz, are an English rock band trio originally from St Albans, England. They formed in 2003, and have since released two studio albums and one extended play.

Verra Curz
OriginSt Albans, Hertfordshire, England
GenresBlues rock, grunge rock, hard rock
Years active2003 (2003)–present
MembersMarc James
Jimmy Cooke
Henry Cross
Past membersNick Bright
Websiteverracruz.com

Background

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They were formed by vocalist, guitarist, and lap steel player, Marc James and drummer, Jimmy Cooke, in St Albans, England, during 2003.[1] They would add Nick Bright as their bassist in September 2000,[2] after his departure they filled the position with Josh Jones,[1] while now it is occupied by Henry Cross.[3]

Music history

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The band started as a music entity, under their first moniker Dust, in 1996.[1] They released one studio album, All or Nothing, in 1996,[4] while they would release three extended plays, See Red in 1998,[5][6] Spirit in 1999,[7] and Invisible in 2001.[8] Their moniker would change to Verra Cruz, with their 2003 extended play release, Soul Collides,[9][10] and the trio would release two studio albums, Emancipation Day in 2006,[11][12] and Innocence in 2008.[13][14]

They had two songs reviewed, "Corner of My Mind",[15] and "Soul Collides".[16]

Discography

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Albums
  • Emancipation Day (2006, as Verra Cruz)
  • Innocence (2008, as Verra Cruz)
EPs
  • Soul Collides (2003, as Verra Cruz)
  • Violent Sun (2016, as Verra Cruz)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Cummings, Tony (8 June 2007). "Verra Cruz: Britain's Blues Rockers With Roots In The Vineyard". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  2. ^ Staff. "The Verra Cruz Biography". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  3. ^ Verra Cruz. "About". Facebook. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  4. ^ Bate, Peter (1 April 1997). "Review: All or Nothing - Dust". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  5. ^ Hudspith, Paddy (1 August 1998). "Review: See Red - Dust". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  6. ^ Stewart, James; Spencer, Josh (24 November 1998). "Dust - See Red (Stewart, Spencer)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Archived from the original on 21 September 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  7. ^ Figgis, Alex (1 June 1999). "Review: Spirit EP - Dust". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  8. ^ Race, Frances (12 March 2002). "Review: Invisible - Dust". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  9. ^ Spenceley, Haydon (1 July 2004). "Review: Soul Collides EP - The Verra Cruz". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  10. ^ McCuster, Eamonn (19 July 2004). "The Verra Cruz - Soul Collides EP". The Digital Fix. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  11. ^ Rimmer, Mike (13 July 2006). "Review: Emancipation Day - Verra Cruz". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  12. ^ Bansal, Vik (26 June 2006). "Verra Cruz - Emancipation Day : Album Reviews". musicOMH. Archived from the original on 25 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  13. ^ Willoughby, Peter John (31 March 2008). "Review: Innocence - Verra Cruz". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  14. ^ Walker, Derek. "Verra Cruz - Innocence (Walker)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Archived from the original on 14 August 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  15. ^ Rimmer, Mike (1 March 2005). "Review: Corner Of My Mind - The Verra Cruz". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  16. ^ Gibbons, Anthony (20 July 2004). "Single Review: The Verra Cruz - Soul Collides". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
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