Downer (band)

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Members:

- John Scott - Vocals

- Aaron Silberman - Guitar

- Tracey Sledge - Drums

- Jed Hathaway - Bass

History:

Silberman and Scott spent their musical adolescence side by side with bands like Inside Out and The Offspring.

"Our first gig as Downer was with The Offspring in a pizza parlor in Norco in front of about four people!" Aaron laughs. "Our second show was at the Whiskey with Korn opening for us!"

After two independent releases, a self-titled five song EP and a 1997 album, "Wrestling With Jesus", and several personnel changes, Downer was signed to Roadrunner Records and released an eponymous album on April 21, 2001.

The lead single was "Last Time". A video was made for this song. However, the band parted ways with Roadrunner Records in less than 6 months of the album release date.

The following is from the "Ask Amy" portion of the Roadrunner website:

Question: hopefully this is creative enough: the band downer. i love the self-titled disk. i know they broke up shortly after release, but why, and can you update on any of the members projects now (if they have any)??? thanks

Answer:I haven't really kept up with those guys. I'll have to check, not sure what they have going on, if anything.

Tracklist for "Downer" (ASIN: B00004WMXS):

1. Flex

2. Bi-Furious

3. Last Time

4. Savior

5. Weed Eater

6. Mud Bath

7. Born Again

8. Speed Teeth

9. Punching Bag

10. Ventilation