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Crash Kings Origin Los Angeles, CA, U.S. Genres Alternative rock Years active 2006–present Labels Custard/Universal Motown Website www.crashkingsmusic.com Members Antonio Beliveau
Mike Beliveau
Jason MorrisCrash Kings is an American rock trio formed in Los Angeles, California in 2006. The members are vocalist-keyboardist Antonio Beliveau, his brother and bassist Mike Beliveau, and drummer Jason Morris. "Crash Kings Reveal Tour Dates". Filter. 2009-07-20. http://www.filter-mag.com/index.php?id=19399&c=1. Retrieved 2009-11-19.</ref> The band's self-titled debut album was released May 26, 2009 on Custard/Universal Motown. "Mountain Man", the band's first single, was released to U.S. modern rock radio stations in October, and entered Billboard's Alternative Songs chart the following month. All songs written by Antonio and Michael Beliveau. The band is known for using analog keyboards such as the Clavinet with distortion effects and a whammy bar in place of a typical lead guitar.
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History
A few months after the band's formation, the band drew the attention of rock musician, songwriter, and record producer Linda Perry, who met with vocalist/keyboardist Antonio Beliveau, and signed the group to her Custard Records label.[1] After the band performed for Sylvia Rhone, president of Universal Music Group's Motown Records, Crash Kings were led to Dave Sardy, who produced the band's eponymous debut album for Custard/Universal Motown.[1] Released on May 26, 2009,[2] the album reached number 30 on Billboard's U.S. Top Heatseekers albums chart.[3] The album's first single, "Mountain Man", entered the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in November and peaked at number one on March 28, 2010.[4] The band has toured with such artists as Chris Cornell,[5] Anberlin, Stone Temple Pilots,[6] David Cook,[7] Jet, The Bravery,[8] Mason Jennings,[9] and Rooney.[10]
The band has finished recording and mastering for its sophomore album. Several new songs have been played live which will presumably appear on the album, including "Carry On," "Second Rate Citizen," and "All Along."
Band Personnel
Discography
Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions U.S. Heat[3] 2009 Crash Kings - Release date: May 26, 2009
- Label: Custard/Universal Motown
25 2011 Untitled Album - Release date: Unannounced
- Label: Custard/Universal Motown
Singles
Year Single Peak chart positions Album U.S. Alt[4] U.S. Main.
RockU.S. Rock[4] CAN[11] 2009 "Mountain Man" 1 32 13 54 Crash Kings 2010 "You Got Me" 19 — 48 — "Non-Believer" — — — — References
- ^ a b "Rocking Hard Without Guitars" (Press release). Custard Records. http://custardrecords.com/publicity/crashkings/ck_bio.pdf. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Crash Kings: Crash Kings > Review". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1575232. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
- ^ a b On Oct 26 they will be performing on MTV Live "Crash Kings - Charts & Awards - Billboard Albums". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1575232. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
- ^ a b c "Crash Kings Album & Song Chart History". Billboard (Nielsen Company). http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/crash-kings/chart-history/1095059. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
- ^ Sadof, David (2009-09-13). "Chris Cornell and Crash Kings' Pianist Tony Beliveau Perform 'Imagine' on Conan O'Brien". Examiner.com (Clarity Digital Group).
- ^ Ross, Mike (2009-11-12). "STP a Tribute Act to Themselves". Edmonton Sun (Sun Media Corporation). http://www.edmontonsun.com/entertainment/music/2009/11/12/11718031-sun.html. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
- ^ Grogan, Leigh (2009-08-21). "Idol's David Cook Headlines Opening Night of Fair". The Sacramento Bee (The McClatchy Company). http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/ticket/archives/2009/08/idols-david-coo.html. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
- ^ "The Bravery, The Dustys, and Crash Kings at - Events". The A.V. Club (The Onion). 2009-10-19. http://www.avclub.com/austin/events/bravery-the-dustys-and-crash-kings,135375/. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
- ^ "Crash Kings - 1 Lucky Winner Contest". Altsounds. 2009-08-12. http://hangout.altsounds.com/contests-and-competitions/110001-crash-kings-1-lucky-winner-contest.html. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
- ^ "Crash Kings, Rooney Tour Dates". IndependentMusic Blog. 2009-11-20. http://indiependentmusic.blogspot.com/2009/11/crash-kings-rooney-tour-dates.html. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
- ^ "Crash Kings Album & Song Chart History". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc.). http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/crash-kings/chart-history/1095059?f=793&g=Singles. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
External links
Categories:- Alternative rock groups from California
- Musical trios
- Musical groups from California
- Musical groups from Los Angeles, California
- Musical groups established in 2006
- Custard Records artists
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