Green Apple Quick Step
Green Apple Quick Step | |
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Also known as | Inspector Luv |
Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative rock, post-grunge, psychedelic rock |
Years active | 1992 2009 –present | –1998
Labels | Medicine, Reprise, Giant, Columbia |
Members | Steve Ross Tyler Willman Daniel Kempthorne Mari Ann Braeden Geoff Reading |
Past members | Dana Turner Bob Martin |
Green Apple Quick Step, often abbreviated as GAQS, is an American rock band from Seattle. Their sound was described as hard-edged, post-grunge rock. The band began as Inspector Luv and the Ride Me Babys in Tacoma, Washington before becoming Green Apple Quick Step, in Seattle, by 1992. The initial lineup under the new name consisted of lead vocalist Tyler Willman, guitarists Daniel Kempthorne and Steve Ross, singer-bassist Mari Ann Braeden, and drummer Bob 'Mink' Martin.
The original lineup recorded and released two records: Wonderful Virus in 1993 and Reloaded in 1995. Their third album, New Disaster, was recorded in 1998, with new lineup including Dana Turner on guitar and Dain Hudson on drums was planned for release that year, but remains shelved. Their music has been featured on the soundtracks for three films, The Basketball Diaries, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Homegrown.
They disbanded in 1998 and then re-emerged more than a decade later to perform more shows in 2010, with Willman hopeful of releasing their third album. As of May 2010, the band consisted of lead vocalist Ty Willman, guitarist Dana Turner, and drummer Geoff Reading, with guitarist Mike Squires and vocalist Christa Wells joining them for the reunion shows.[1][2]
History
Early years as Inspector Luv and the Ride Me Babys (1989–1992)
Green Apple Quick Step started as the Tacoma-based band, Inspector Luv and the Ride Me Babys,
Reformation and Wonderful Virus (1992–1994)
Later in 1992, the band reformed in Seattle, Washington as Green Apple Quick Step,
Reloaded (1994–1996)
With Nick DiDia and Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard producing,[14][16][23] Green Apple Quick Step began recording their second album in October 1994.[24] The band had befriended Gossard previously and asked if he would be interested in working with the band.[14] The album was primarily recorded at Gossard's home studio,[11][14] though Gossard asked not to receive any royalties.[14][16] Unlike Wonderful Virus, their second album featured Willman splitting vocal harmonies with Braeden.[14][17] Green Apple Quick Step's second album entitled Reloaded was released on May 23, 1995,[16] through The Medicine Label and was distributed by WEA.[17]
The song "Dizzy", which was featured on the
In support of the album, they began a residency tour, during which the band played several shows each in the cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco,
Willman and Braeden contributed to the song "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'", by Mike McCready's side-project $10,000 Gold Chain, which was featured on the soundtrack to the 1996 film The Cable Guy.[11][28] Willman also sang with Devilhead,[11] led by Kevin Wood and former members of Hater; recording lead vocals for one song, Buying Milk, on their album Pest Control, released in 1996 on Loosegroove Records.[29]
New Disaster and lineup changes (1996–1998)
Green Apple Quick Step then signed with
Willman formed a side project,
Green Apple Quick Step continued to play shows in Seattle,[5] and they played a show with 10 Minute Warning in Portland.[when?][37] Though a March 3, 1998[38] release date was set for New Disaster,[1][11][38] Green Apple Quick Step's management was not satisfied with the label's efforts to promote the album, pulling it[when?] from the label with hopes of gaining another record deal.[34] Green Apple Quick Step disbanded soon after.[11][34]
Post–breakup activities (1998–2009)
Calm Down Juanita released their self-titled debut EP in 1998, and then recorded a follow-up LP, Undertown, which they released in 2002.[39][40] Braeden also formed a female trio called Celebrity Damage.[11] Willman also recorded lead and backing vocals for some tracks on Stone Gossard's debut solo album, Bayleaf, released in 2001.[41][42] One of the tracks he sang, "Unhand Me", was chosen as the first single from the album.[42]
Willman also performed with several other projects including Hula Bess in July 1999, with former Gigolo Aunts' Phil Hurley[43] and Mass Sugar in 2007–2008.[44]
Reading joined New American Shame, in 1999,[45] before joining Loaded, with former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan, the following year.[46][47] When Loaded went on hiatus in 2002, he formed The Disciples, that would later become The Chelsea Smiles, with Christian Martucci, Todd Youth, and Howie Pyro[48] before Loaded reunited in 2008.[49]
Tribute Shows (2009–2010)
A reconstituted Green Apple Quick Step performed at the Showbox at the Market in Seattle on December 20, 2009.[50] After speaking with Ken Connell at the Hell's Kitchen in Tacoma about performing another Green Apple Quick Step show,[1] they later performed there on March 26, 2010.[2][51] with a stage lineup consisting of Willman, Turner, and Reading, with guitarist Mike Squires of Reading's previous band, Loaded, and singer Christa Wells. Willman has expressed hope of releasing the band's third album. The following May 20, they played at the Crocodile Café in Seattle.[1]
Reunion (2018)
Ty, MariAnn, Steve, Dan, and Geoff played two sold out shows with Candlebox at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle July 21, and 22, 2018. The original line up less Bob Martin (Geoff Reading on drums). They also played the Crocodile on December 23, 2018.[citation needed]
Musical style
Green Apple Quick Step's music was described as post-grunge,
Band members
- Tyler Willman – lead vocals (1991–1998, 2009–present)
- Mari Ann Braeden – bass guitar, vocals (1991–1998, 2018-present)
- Daniel Kempthorne – guitar, backing vocals (1991–1998, 2018-present)
- Geoff Reading – drums (1997–1998, 2009–present)
- Steve Ross – guitar (1991–1997, 2018-present)
- Former members
- Bob Martin – drums (1991–1997)
- Dana Turner – guitar (1996–1998, 2009)
Discography
- Wonderful Virus (1993)
- Reloaded (1995)
- New Disaster (1998)
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- ^ Reloaded (CD booklet). Green Apple Quick Step. The Medicine Label/Giant Records. 1995.
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Further reading
- Robbins, Ira A. (1997). The Trouser Press guide to '90s rock. ISBN 0-684-81437-4.
- Cilia, Eddy (1999). Grunge. Giunti Editore. ISBN 88-09-21730-6. (in Italian)
External links
- Green Apple Quick Step discography at Discogs
- Feel my Way video
- Kid video
- Los Vargos video