Hedley (band)
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| Hedley | |
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 Hedley promotional photo |
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| Origin | Vancouver, BC |
| Country | Canada  |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Genres | Pop Punk Emo |
| Labels | Universal Music Canada and Capitol Records (USA) |
| Members | Jacob Hoggard – Vocals Tommy Mac – Bass Dave Rosin – Guitar Chris Crippin – Drums |
Hedley is a Canadian Rock band that became prominent when its lead singer Jacob Hoggard placed third during the second season of the reality TV series Canadian Idol.
The band originated from Abbotsford, British Columbia. The members are vocalist Jacob Hoggard, bassist Tommy Mac (ex Flybanger, Everything After), guitarist Dave Rosin (ex Day Theory, Everything After), and drummer Chris Crippin (ex Bif Naked, Everything After). They were named after the town of Hedley, British Columbia, after hearing that it was for sale for $346,000. While the idea of buying the town ran its course, the name remained. The original band bet Jacob $150 that he wouldn't make it to the Idol top 10. Following Hoggard's success on the series, Hedley was signed with Universal Music Canada. Their debut single "On My Own" reached number one on the Canadian Singles Chart and the follow-up "Trip" has peaked at number 11. Their newest singles "321" and "Gunnin" are climbing up the charts as well.
In the summer of 2006, they signed a record deal with Capitol Records in the United States where they recently finished a promo tour.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
[edit] Canadian Singles
- "On My Own" (2005) (#1 on Canadian Singles Chart)
- "Villain" (2005) (Had No Video)
- "Trip" (2005) (#11 on Canadian Singles Chart)
- "321" (2006) (#1 Much Music June 2006)
- "Gunnin'" (2006) (Video Premiered August 18th)
- "Street Fight" (2006)(Video Premiered November 8th)
[edit] American Singles
- "On My Own" (2006)
[edit] Trivia
- Jacob Hoggard, with Hedley, is the first Canadian Idol contestant to be signed by an American label (Capitol Records).
- Jacob (vocals) is the youngest member (22) and Chris (drums) is the oldest (32).
- Chris used to be the drummer for Bif Naked's band.
- Guitarist Dave Rosin can be seen in the 2004 movie Saved! He is playing in the band at the school's prom.
