The Memorials
The Memorials | |
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Left to right: Viveca Hawkins, Thomas Pridgen and Nick Brewer | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Berkeley, California |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | Thomas Pridgen Viveca Hawkins Nick Brewer |
The Memorials is an American hard rock band from Berkeley, California that formed in December 2009. As of 2012, the line-up consists of Thomas Pridgen, Viveca Hawkins, and Nick Brewer.[1][2][3][4][5]
History
Founded in December 2009, The Memorials is a project spearheaded by Thomas Pridgen. After departing The Mars Volta, Pridgen turned his attention to forming his own group, which would incorporate a range of styles as diverse as the experiences of the band members. He contacted friends Viveca Hawkins and Nick Brewer, who were former students at Berklee College of Music,[6] and asked them to establish a new band with him. Brewer and Hawkins met for the first time, after Brewer arrived in San Francisco, just a day shy of recording their first album.
The Memorials' self-titled debut album The Memorials[7] was recorded at the Petting Zoo Recording Studio (The Zoo) in North Oakland, California, as well as at Pridgen's home studio between December 14, 2009, and February 3, 2010. It was released on February 14, 2011. To support their album in 2011, the band went on a 31-date nationwide tour largely backed by fans.[8][9]
Their second album, Delirium, was released on June 5, 2012. The track "Fluorescents Unforgiving" was released via SoundCloud in November 2011.[10]
After completing 3 tours (Freedom Tour, Equinox Tour, Waterguns, B B Q, & Hot Chocolate Tour) over the United States, The Memorials are preparing for a European tour to launch in October 2012.
Band members
- Viveca Hawkins – Vocals
- Nick Brewer - Guitars
- Thomas Pridgen – Drums
with
- Randy Emata – Keyboards
- Chris Bass Head – Bass
Former Member
- Alexander Potts – Guitars
- Chris Woods - Keyboards
Discography
- The Memorials (2011)
- Delirium (2012)
References
- ^ Goldin, Dan (June 17, 2010). "(delivering good rock music since 2008): Thomas Pridgen: From The Mars Volta to The Memorials". Exploding In Sound. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ "Featured Artist: Thomas Pridgen Talks Drumming, The Mars Volta, and The Memorials". May 8, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ "Viveca Hawkins of The Memorials : IPMM / The Citrus Report". IPaintMyMind. July 19, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ Flak (July 28, 2010). "Thomas Pridgen Bring Us His Latest Project | Movie Reviews | Music Reviews". Behind the Hype. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ "A Conversation with Thomas Pridgen » Interviews". The Berklee Groove. August 10, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ Keene, Hunter (April 27, 2011). "Q&A with The Memorials band members Thomas Pridgen and Viveca Hawkins". Black and White. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ "The Memorials: The Memorials [Album Review]". FensePost. January 4, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ Brennan, Taylor. "From Mars Volta to The Memorials". Popstache.com. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ The Memorials. "The Memorials 30 day US Tour". kickstarter.com. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- ^ "Fluorescent's Unforgiving by TheMemorials on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved June 17, 2012.