Faber Drive

Faber Drive
Faber Drive

Current Faber Drive members. Left to right: Stricko, Krikit, Faber and JP.
Background information
Origin Mission, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Alternative rock
Pop punk
New wave
synthpop (new material)
Post-grunge
Years active 2004–present
Labels 604
Website www.faberdrive.com
Members
Dave Faber
Jeremy "Krikit" Liddle
Jordan "JP" Pritchett
Andrew Stricko
Past members
Ray Bull
David Hinsley
Calvin Lechner

Faber Drive is a four-piece, Canadian pop punk band from Mission, British Columbia.

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Biography

Discovered by Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, and signed to his 604 Records label after winning Fox Seeds, a local radio challenge,[1] Faber Drive released their debut album, Seven Second Surgery, on May 15, 2007 which was followed by the release of four singles. The band's biggest influences are U2, The Police, Def Leppard, Jimmy Eat World, Stryper.

The band also featured in the American drama television series Kyle XY. Two of their songs "Killin' Me" and "Summer Fades to Fall" had featured in the show. The band also made an appearance in episode 3.01, "Psychic Friend" which aired on January 19, 2009. They also appeared on the tv series "Hellcats" on Feb 22, 2011.

The release of their second album "Can't Keep a Secret", has seen Faber Drive move towards a synthpop sound. They now anticipate the release of their third album, not yet named. No release date has been set.

Members

Current members

  • Dave Faber - Lead vocals, Rhythm guitar (2004–present)
  • Jeremy Liddle - Bass, Backing vocals (2004–present)
  • Jordan Pritchett - Lead guitar, Backing vocals (2009–present)
  • Andrew Stricko - Drums, Backing vocals (2009–present)

Former members

Touring members

  • Zubbin Thakkar - Lead guitar and Backing vocals (2008)

Line-ups

Dates Lineup Releases/recordings/performances
(March 2004–April 2008)
  • Dave Faber – Lead vocals and Rhythm guitar
  • David Hinsley – Lead guitar and Backing vocals
  • Jeremy "Krikit" Liddle – Bass guitar and Backing vocals
  • Ray "Red" Bull – Drums and Backing vocals
(April 2008–August 2008)
  • Dave Faber – Lead vocals and Rhythm guitar
  • Zubin Thakkar – Lead guitar and Backing vocals
  • Jeremy "Krikit" Liddle – Bass guitar and Backing vocals
  • Calvin "Poncho" Lechner – Drums and Backing vocals
(August 2008–April 2009)
  • Dave Faber – Lead vocals and Rhythm guitar
  • Jeremy "Krikit" Liddle – Bass guitar and Backing vocals
  • Calvin "Poncho" Lechner – Drums and Backing vocals
(May 2009–June 2009)
(June 2009 – present)
  • Dave Faber – Lead vocals and Rhythm guitar
  • Jeremy "Krikit" Liddle – Bass guitar and Backing vocals
  • Jordan Pritchett - Lead guitar and Backing vocals
  • Andrew Stricko - Drums and Backing vocals
  • can'T keEp A SecrEt [2009]
Timeline

Discography

Main article: Faber Drive discography

Albums

Singles

Year Title Chart
positions		 Album Certification
CAN
2007
 "Second Chance" 22 Seven Second Surgery –
"Tongue Tied" 17 Gold (Canada)
2008
 "When I'm With You" 19 Gold (Canada)
"Sleepless Nights (Never Let Her Go) (featuring Brian Melo)" – –
2009
 "G-Get Up and Dance" 6 Can't Keep a Secret 2x Platinum (Canada)
"Give Him Up" 26 Platinum (Canada)
2010
 "You and I Tonight" 10 –
"The Payoff" – –

Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
2007 "Tongue Tied" SOCAN No.1 song award Won
2008 "Second Chance" Canadian Radio Music Awards for Best New Group (Hot A/C) of the Year Won
"Second Chance" Juno for Best New Group of the Year Nominated

See also

References

  1. ^ CD Universe Sorry

External links

v · d · eFaber Drive
Dave Faber • Jordan Pritchett • Jeremy Liddle • Andrew Stricko
Ray Bull
Studio albums
Seven Second Surgery  • Can't Keep a Secret
EP's
Singles
"Second Chance" • "Tongue Tied" • "When I'm With You" • "Sleepless Nights (Never Let Her Go)" • "G-Get Up and Dance" • "Give Him Up" • "You and I Tonight"
Featured singles
"Wavin' Flag"
Featured artists
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