Superchick
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![Superchic[k] promotional photo](../../../upload/thumb/a/a4/Superchick.jpg/220px-Superchick.jpg) Superchic[k] promotional photo
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Genre(s) | CCM, Garage Rock, Pop-Punk, Rap | |
| Years active | 1999–present | |
| Label(s) | Columbia Records (2006-present), Inpop Records (1999-2006) | |
| Members | ||
| Melissa Brock, Tricia Brock, Matt Dally, Dave Ghazarian, Brandon Estelle, Max Hsu | ||
- The correct title of this article is Superchic[k]. The substitution or omission of any < > [ ] { } is because of technical restrictions.
Superchic[k], or Superchick is a contemporary Christian band. Critics say their music blends styles such as punk, rock, rap, and R&B to form a unique musical blend, which some critics liken to the band 311.
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[edit] History
Superchic[k] made its debut in 1999 at an Audio Adrenaline concert in front of an audience of 5,000. They continued to perform at live events throughout that year, self-releasing their first album in 2000. The album was re-released after they signed to Inpop Records, and became their first official album: Karaoke Superstar.
Since then, their music has appeared in several movies and television shows, including the movie Legally Blonde. Their music has received favorable reviews in both Christian and mainstream magazines.
In 2005, the song "Anthem" from the album Beauty From Pain was selected to be the theme song for MTV's Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet 2. In 2006, Columbia Picture's movie Zoom featured the song "It's On" also from the album Beauty From Pain.
Also in 2006, the song "We Live" was used for commercials for the upcoming ABC series "Brothers & Sisters."
Their song "Stand in the Rain" hit #1 on the Weekend 22 chart in October 2006.
[edit] Members
The group is headed up by Max Hsu (keyboards, DJ, guitar, primary songwriter), formerly of the CCM group Church of Rhythm. Tricia Brock provides lead vocals for the band.
Other members are:
- Melissa Brock (rhythm guitar, harmony vocals)
- Matt Dally (bass guitar, rap vocals, synthesizer)
- Dave Ghazarian (lead guitar), also formerly of Church Of Rhythm
- Brandon Estelle (drums)
Former members are:
- Brian Fitch (drums)
- Justin Sharbono (guitar)
- Andy Vegas (percussion)
- Dave Clo (bass guitar, acoustic guitar) (Now with Tait)
- Ben Dally (Drums)
[edit] Band name definition
According to the band, "Superchic[k]" is a gender-neutral term meaning this: Anyone willing to do what's right, anyone willing to risk rejection from the "in" crowd to help the underdog, anyone willing to stand up out of our armchair society and be counted among those who will do what matters.
[edit] Discography
- Superchick (2000, Independent)
- Karaoke Superstars (2001, Inpop Records) (Hits: Barlow Girls, One Girl Revolution, Get Up, Not Done Yet)
- Last One Picked (2002, Inpop Records) (Hits: Stand Up, Na Na, Hero)
- Regeneration (2003, Inpop Records) (Hit: Hero (Red Pill Remix)
- Beauty from Pain (2005, Inpop Records) (Hits: Anthem, Pure, We Live)
- Beauty From Pain 1.1 (2006, Columbia Records) (Hit: Stand In The Rain)
