Geoff Reading
Geoff Reading | |
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Background information | |
Born | February 23, 1968 |
Origin | Rochester, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Hard rock, punk rock, alternative rock, post-grunge |
Occupation(s) | Drummer |
Years active | 1989–present |
Geoff Reading (born February 23, 1968) is an American drummer. In his career, he has been a member of a number of groups, including Loaded (the group formed and fronted by Duff McKagan of Velvet Revolver, formerly of Guns N' Roses), Green Apple Quick Step, New American Shame, The Disciples (which featured Christian Martucci, Todd Youth and Howie Pyro and later changed their name to The Chelsea Smiles) and Top Heavy Crush while he also recorded with The Pin-Ups (founded by former members of Green Apple Quick Step and The Presidents of the United States of America).
Currently, Reading performs, on occasion, with Green Apple Quick Step, and is a columnist for WeeklyVolcano.com.[1]
Biography
Personal life
Geoff Reading was born on February 23, 1968, in
Early music career (1989–1997)
Reading first starting playing drums in his early teens and was taught by neighborhood friend
Green Apple Quick Step (1997–1998, 2010)
In 1997, Reading joined the post-grunge group Green Apple Quick Step, replacing previous drummer Dain Hudson.[5] Prior to joining, the group had recorded a new album with Columbia Records however it remains unreleased.[6] He played at numerous shows with the group, including a show in Seattle where front man Tyler Willman destroyed various equipment on stage, before the group disbanded.[7]
On March 26, 2010, Reading performed with Green Apple Quick Step, whose lineup consisted of members Tyler Willman, Dana Turner along with singer Christa Wells and Reading's former Loaded bandmate Mike Squires,[8] at the Hell's Kitchen in Tacoma, Washington.[9]
New American Shame (1999–2000)
Following the departure of previous drummer Jack Stringham,
Loaded (2001–2002, 2008–2009)
In late 1999, early 2000, McKagan decided to form a new project, with no title at this point, with drummer Geoff Reading, formerly of
'Duff had used the name previously as you all know. but when he and i first started playing together it wasn't a foregone conclusion that we would also use that as a (bad ass) moniker. but the closer we came to the first show (and the need for a name) we started kicking around ideas. coming up with a name is the absolute worst part of starting a new band (which is kinda what we felt we had done). but in the end it was hard to come up with something better, and the fact that we were able to pilfer the copyright on the name back from a less than stand up person we were entrenched with at the time seemed to be the gods of rock pointing us in the direction they wanted us to roll.'[20]
Dark Days was released in the US and Japan in July 2001. It was later released in Europe in July 2002. Loaded announced three dates at the
In December 2006, the group reunited for a special benefit show for Jerry Allen's Cancer Fund. Supporting Loaded that night were Top Heavy Crush and Jeff Angell of Post Stardom Depression.[24]
In February 2008, while on tour with Velvet Revolver, McKagan announced that Loaded were planning on releasing a new album in the summer.
In September 2009, Reading announced his departure from the band and at the same time he informed everyone that his replacement was Isaac Carpenter formerly of Loudermilk, Gosling and The Exies:
'I am sad to report that, for now, I have to step down as drummer for Duff McKagan's Loaded.
The pressures of being in the "Duff from Guns N' Roses" spotlight, while thrilling, have left me unable to get back to the performer I was pre-cancer, and unable to properly provide for my family. This combination has plagued my mental recovery, and I need to take time-now-to focus on these things.
The fellas have hired the great Isaac Carpenter to fill in for the UK tour, with a warm-up show at the Chop-Suey in Seattle on Oct 3. I wouldn't miss this show for anything. Issac is an AMAZING drummer and I, for one, will be right there in front of the stage, with all you Capitol Hill hipsters, arms folded, judging them.[32][33]
Other projects
In 2002, Reading formed the group The Disciples, that later went on to become
Discography
Title | Release | Label | Band |
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New American Shame | 1999 | Atlantic | New American Shame |
Backseat Memoirs | 2000 | GoodInk | The Pin-Ups |
Dark Days | 2002 | Pimp | Loaded |
Wasted Heart | 2008 | Century Media | |
Sick | 2009 |
References
- ^ a b "Columnist Geoff Reading". Weekly Volcano. Retrieved September 8, 2010.
- ^ "For GEOFF: No Where Near A Million Biographical Questions". duff-loaded.com. Retrieved September 8, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Reading, Geoff (December 2, 2009). "Like riding a bike, only with poop and The Cult". Weekly Volcano.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c Reading, Geoff (February 3, 2010). "WEDNESDAY READING: Geoff's first connection". Weekly Volcano.
- ^ Reading, Geoff (February 3, 2010). "WEDNESDAY READING: Green Apple Quick Step and I". Weekly Volcano.
- ^ "Green Apple Quick Step (1991–98)". Cmoore.com. Retrieved September 8, 2010.
- ^ Reading, Geoff (December 16, 2009). "Green Apple Quick Step Redux". Weekly Volcano.
- ^ Driscoll, Matt (March 17, 2010). "Friday, March 26: Green Apple Quick Step". Weekly Volcano. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
- ^ Izenman, Joe (March 27, 2010). "Green Apple Quick Step – Live Reviews". Weekly Volcano. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g Jeffries, Vincent. "New American Shame Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved September 8, 2010.
- ^ "New American Shame (Will)". Allmusic. Retrieved September 8, 2010.
- ^ "New American Shame Singles". Allmusic. Retrieved September 8, 2010.
- ^ Reading, Geoff (December 9, 2009). "It started with Steve Jones". Weekly Volcano. Archived from the original on February 22, 2010.
- ^ "New American Shame Biography". Artistdirect. Retrieved September 8, 2010.
- ^ "New American Shame Biography". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2010.
- ^ a b Reading, Geoff (June 3, 2010). "WEDNESDAY READING: Part Three of Tacoma, 2005-07 (Becoming an American Idiot)". Weekly Volcano. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved September 8, 2010.
- ^ "A chat with Duff McKagan, Duff McKagan interview, Guns 'N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, Loaded". Bullz-eye.com. April 23, 2009.
- ^ "A Q&A with Mike Squires from Duff McKagan's Loaded". Blogger. December 6, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
- ^ "Duff McKagan releases "Dark Days" as LOADED". Blabbermouth.net. June 20, 2001. Archived from the original on November 20, 2002.
- ^ "Loaded name rights origin". duff-loaded.com. Retrieved September 8, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "LOADED announce "House of Blues" shows". Blabbermouth.net. October 26, 2001. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011.
- ^ "Former GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Announces West Coast, Japanese Dates". Blabbermouth.net. January 4, 2002. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011.
- ^ "THE CULT Duo Join Ex-GNR Bassist On Stage In L.A." Blabbermouth.net. February 1, 2002. Archived from the original on October 30, 2002.
- ^ "DUFF MCKAGAN's LOADED To Reunite For Benefit Concert". Blabbermouth.net. December 2, 2006. Archived from the original on January 7, 2007.
- ^ "DUFF MCKAGAN's LOADED To Release New Album This Summer". Blabbermouth.net. February 12, 2008. Archived from the original on February 18, 2008.
- ^ "DUFF MCKAGAN's LOADED To Enter Studio This Month". Blabbermouth.net. April 1, 2008. Archived from the original on April 11, 2008.
- ^ "LOADED: Webisode #1 Available". Blabbermouth.net. June 14, 2008. Archived from the original on June 17, 2008.
- ^ "DUFF MCKAGAN's LOADED To Release New Album Through CENTURY MEDIA". Blabbermouth.net. August 7, 2008. Archived from the original on August 11, 2008.
- ^ "Duff McKagan's Loaded Signs Worldwide Deal with Century Media". Metal Underground. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
- ^ "LOADED announce European Tour". Blabbermouth.net. April 1, 2008. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011.
- ^ "DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED: 'Sick' First-Week Sales Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. April 17, 2009. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012.
- ^ "DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED Drummer Quits; Replacement Announced". Blabbermouth.net. September 12, 2009. Archived from the original on September 24, 2009.
- ^ Reading, Geoff (December 16, 2005). "Geoff Reading announces departure from Loaded/Replacement". duff-loaded.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "How I Spent My Loaded Vacation (by Jeff, Geoff, and Mike)". duff-loaded.com. Retrieved September 7, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Reading, Geoff (January 20, 2010). "Wednesday Reading: This dude named Tony". Weekly Volcano.
- ^ "Geoff Reading Credits". Artistdirect. Retrieved September 8, 2010.