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New American Shame Origin Seattle, Washington, U.S. Genres Hard rock Years active 1998–2001, 2010–present Labels Will, Atlantic Associated acts Acid Angels, Green Apple Quick Step, Jet City Fix, The Lemons, Loaded, Supersuckers Members Johnny Reidt
Jimmy Paulson
Kelly Wheeler
Geoff Reading
Marty ChandlerPast members Terry Bratsch
Jack StringhamNew American Shame is an American hard rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1998.[1] Their current lineup consists of Johnny Reidt (vocals), Jimmy Paulson (lead guitar), Marty Chandler (rhythm guitar), Kelly Wheeler (bass) and Geoff Reading (drums, percussion). Previous members include Terry Bratsch (rhythm guitar) and Jack Stringham (drums, percussion).
To date, New American Shame have released one studio album – New American Shame (1999), which was later re-released when the band signed to Atlantic Records.
Contents
History
Formation, New American Shame and Breakup (1998–2001)
In 1998,[1] guitarist Jimmy Paulson,[1] formerly of The Lemons, and vocalist Johnny Reidt[1] (often credited as the one-named Johnny[1]) formed New American Shame in Seattle, Washington,[1] adding guitarist Terry Bratsch, bassist Kelly Wheeler and drummer Jack Stringham to complete the band's lineup.[1] Drawing influences from the likes of Aerosmith,[2] Black Sabbath[1] and Jimi Hendrix,[1] the band built a fan base with "powerful live performances."[1] They soon recorded material for their debut album, produced by Paulson,[1] with Brett Eliason[1] and former Seaweed guitarist Clint Werner[1] mixing and engineering the album respectively.
The resulting album, New American Shame, was released on March 9, 1999[3] through Will Records.[1] Stringham soon left the band[1] and was replaced by former Green Apple Quick Step drummer Geoff Reading[1] with the band playing at SXSW '99.[3] They attracted major-label attention, including Island,[4] before signing with Atlantic Records.[1]
Atlantic re-released the band's debut album[1] with minor track adjustments[1] and additional drums by Reading.[5] "Under it All" was chosen as the first single, which peaked at number 35 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.[6] A tour of the US,[1] with The Cult,[7] and Japan[1] followed. By 2001, the band walked away from their deal with Atlantic[8] and disbanded soon afterwards.
Reunion (2010–present)
In 2010, New American Shame reunited,[8] with Bratsch replaced by Supersuckers guitarist Marty Chandler,[8] playing their first show in over 9 years on November 7[8] at Hell's Kitchen in Tacoma, Washington.[8]
Discography
- New American Shame (1999)
Band members
- Johnny Reidt – vocals
- Jimmy Paulson – lead guitar
- Marty Chandler – rhythm guitar
- Kelly Wheeler – bass
- Geoff Reading – drums, percussion
- Former members
- Terry Bratsch – rhythm guitar
- Jack Stringham – drums, percussion
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u Anderson, Jason. "New American Shame Biography". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/new-american-shame-p365762/biography. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- ^ T. Birk, Nathan. "New American Shame". Ink 19. http://www.ink19.com/issues_F/99_08/wet_ink/music_mp/143_new_american_shame.shtml. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- ^ a b "1999 SXSW Music Festival". The Austin Chronicle. March 19, 1999. http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid:521587.
- ^ Reading, Geoff (October 21, 2010). "WEDNESDAY READING: Day jobs, rock dreams, and barnburners". Weekly Vocano. http://www.weeklyvolcano.com/music/columns/2010/10/WEDNESDAY-READING-Day-jobs-rock-dreams-and-barnburners/.
- ^ (1999) Album notes for New American Shame by New American Shame [booklet]. Atlantic Records.
- ^ "New American Shame Singles". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p365762. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- ^ Reading, Geoff (December 30, 2009). "WEDNESDAY READING: Steve Jones". Weekly Vocano. http://www.weeklyvolcano.com/music/columns/2009/12/drummer-geoff-reading-las-vegas-new-american-shame-the-cult-steve-jones-sex-pistols/.
- ^ a b c d e Reading, Geoff (November 3, 2010). "Behind the music". Weekly Vocano. http://www.weeklyvolcano.com/music/features/2010/11/new-american-shame-geoff-reading-show-hells-kitchen-tacoma/.
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Categories:- American rock music groups
- American hard rock musical groups
- Atlantic Records artists
- Musical groups established in 1998
- Musical groups disestablished in 2001
- Musical groups reestablished in 2010
- Musical groups from Seattle, Washington
- Musical groups from Washington (state)
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