The Mooney Suzuki
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| Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Website | www.themooneysuzuki.com |
The Mooney Suzuki is an American
History
The band formed in 1996, after Graham Tyler responded to an ad that former 2 Skinnee J's guitarist, Sammy James Jr., posted in a guitar store. They released their first two singles, "Taking Me Apart" and "Love Is Everywhere", in 1998. The band takes its name from two lead singers for the band Can, Malcolm Mooney and Damo Suzuki.
The band came out with their first EP in 1999, followed by their first album,
In 2003, at
The band traded labels for V2 Records in 2005. The band's album Have Mercy was to have been released on V2 Records in summer 2007 (originally set for January 2007, and then spring, according to V2 marketing materials). Due to the reorganization of V2 announced in January 2007, the album was not released on that label, but instead came out on June 19 on indie label Elixia Records.
In 2007, the band recorded a cover version of Cher's "Just Like Jesse James" for Engine Room Recordings' compilation album Guilt by Association, which appeared in September 2007. Around this time, they also recorded the "spring soundtrack" for DKNY jeans. In 2008 the band recorded their fifth album and made a cameo appearance in Ben Stiller's film Tropic Thunder, in addition to contributing covers of "I Just Want to Celebrate" and "All Along the Watchtower" to the film's soundtrack. Sammy James Jr. mentored a young rocker for an episode of the award-winning MTV series Made.[3]
In April 2019 it was announced the band would play the Mercury Lounge on July 19 as part of the venue's 25th anniversary celebrations. The show sold out immediately.[4] In May, a second show was added for July 20. [5]
Side projects
Guitarist Chris Isom formed a band, Loud Owls, while bassist Reno Bo played bass with
Trivia
- A level (84-2) in version 1.4 of the video game N is named after the band.
- The band’s name combines the last names of the first two vocalists of the German band CAN, Malcolm Mooney and Damo Suzuki.
Discography
- Studio albums
- People Get Ready (2000)
- Electric Sweat (2002)
- Alive & Amplified (2004)
- Have Mercy (2007)
Members
Notable past members include
Original member Graham Tyler left the band to become a graphic designer, as did Augie Wilson, drummer on Alive & Amplified, upon graduating from Cooper Union. The current lineup includes guitarist Chris Isom, who has played with members of The Fiery Furnaces and The Negatones, as well as bass player Reno Bo, who contributes to Albert Hammond, Jr. and The Fame. Drummer Will Rockwell-Scott rejoined the band for their Have Mercy tour after leaving upon the completion of Electric Sweat. Rockwell-Scott has also played drums for New York City-based quintet Apes & Androids.
References
- ^ "Artistry. Diversity. Excellence". Archived from the original on October 27, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "MADE (Season 8) | Ep. 24 | Rocker: Andrew". Mtv.com. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ "The Mooney Suzuki". Eventbrite.com. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "The Mooney Suzuki". Eventbrite.com. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "Cincinnati News, Music, Art, Movies, Opinion, Events, Theater, Dance and Literature |". CityBeat. August 25, 2010. Archived from the original on June 20, 2007. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ [1] Archived November 16, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ sfbg. "San Francisco Bay Guardian | News". Sfbg.com. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ Huber, H. Max,Mark Eskenazi hits the road with the Mooney Suzuki Archived February 9, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, March 2006, Harvard Crimson. Retrieved August 2011
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