Joey Eppard

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Joey Eppard


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Background = singer, songwriter, guitarist
Origin = Kingston, New York, United States
Instrument = vocals, guitar, bass
Genre = rock, alternative rock, progressive rock
Occupation = Musician
Years_active = 1993–present
Label = Metal Blade Records
Associated_acts = 3 Math Fire Deuce
URL = [http://www.theband3.com]

Joey Eppard is a music writer, recording artist, and the lead vocalist and guitarist for the experimental/progressive rock band, 3. He is also the brother of Josh Eppard, the former drummer for both 3 and Coheed and Cambria. [Barry, John W. [http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/entertainment/groove/3.shtml "Family's musical roots inspired guitarist"] , "Poughkeepsie Journal", retrieved August 4, 2006.]

In addition to his work with 3, Joey Eppard has worked with many other musicians and bands, including Parliament-Funkadelic and Bad Brains. He also serves as a guitarist and vocalist for the psychedelic/funk band (in which Garry Shider and several other P-Funk members are also involved). During his career, he has performed throughout the United States and Europe, both in bands, and as a solo artist. [ [http://www.theband3.com/joeybio.htm Joey Eppard Bio] . "Theband3.com", retrieved August 4, 2006.] His work also appears on the album "You, My Baby & I" by European artist Alex Gopher, more specifically on the track "Time", which has appeared in an advertisement for Miller. [http://www.mhznetworks.org/programming/artists/660 Three] . Mhznetworks profile, retrieved August 4, 2006.]

In December 2002, Joey Eppard released a solo album, "Been to the Future". It includes both original acoustic songs, and solo versions of tracks that appear on other albums by 3, such as "Paint by Number" and "Half Life". Another solo album, "Joey RX", is available for international licensing, but not for sale in the United States. [ [http://www.wefunk.com/selling%20joey%20test%20page.htm Wefunk Records] , retrieved September 26, 2007] He has also released a song called "I Can't" on Purevolume, as well as three more called "Word to the Wise", "Shadow Play", and "Dead" on Myspace. Another solo album containing these songs has not yet been announced, but an alternate version of "Shadow Play" was later included in 3's fifth album, The End is Begun.

Eppard's vocals have been described as 'siren-like', while his 'finger-picked rhythms' have gained him much praise. [Campbell, Trevor. [http://www.michigandaily.com/media/storage/paper851/news/2004/10/22/Arts/Concert.Review.Coheed.And.Cambria.Clutch.Cargos-1426062.shtml?norewrite200608042349&sourcedomain=www.michigandaily.com Concert Review: Coheed and Cambria: Clutch Cargos] ,"Michigan Daily", retrieved August 4, 2006.] He has stated that Led Zeppelin had a profound influence in shaping his musical talents. He also has listed such artists as King Crimson, Pink Floyd, and The Mahavishnu Orchestra as other influences. [Harrold, Adam. [http://www.rocksomething.com/features/feature3.html "3 Interview: Joey Eppard"] , "Rock Something", retrieved August 4, 2006.] He currently endorses Ovation Guitars, ESP Guitars, Knucklehead strings and Kustom Amplification.

3 Discography

*"Paint by Number" (1999, Planet Noise)
*"Half Life" (2002, Planet Noise)
*"Summercamp Nightmare" (2003, Planet Noise)
*"Wake Pig" (2004, Planet Noise / 2005, Metal Blade)
*"These Iron Bones" (2007, iTunes exclusive)
*"The End is Begun" (2007, Metal Blade)

Solo Discography

*"Been to the Future" (2002, Planet Noise)
*"Joey RX" (unreleased)

Discography with Fire Deuce

*"Children of the Deuce" (2005, CI Records)
*"Deep Down & Dirty EP" (2007, CI Records)

Other Projects

*DRUGS: The Mis-Americans
*420 Funk Mob
*MATH
*Fire Deuce

Notes

External links

* [http://www.theband3.com/joeybio.htm The Official 3 Site - Joey Eppard biography]
* [http://www.purevolume.com/joeyeppard Purevolume profile page]
* [http://www.myspace.com/joeyeppard Myspace profile page]
* [http://www.wefunk.nl/control.php?&topgroupname=2&groupname=11 WEFUNK.nl profile page]
* [http://headbangersblog.mtv.com/2008/03/10/guest-blog-3-frontman-joey-eppards-life-changed-by-hudson-valley-ufo/ Joey Eppard's Hudson Valley UFO Sighting]