The Vincent Black Shadow
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Vancover, BC, Canada | |
| Genre(s) | Alternative | |
| Years active | 2006–present | |
| Label(s) | Bodog | |
| Website | Official website | |
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| Cassandra Ford Rob Kirkham Anthony Kirkham Chris Kirkham Mary Ancheta |
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The Vincent Black Shadow is an alternative rock band signed to the Bodog record label in 2006. It is composed of Cassandra Ford on vocals, the Kirkham brothers: Rob Kirkham on guitar, Anthony Kirkham on drums, and Chris Kirkham on bass; and Mary Ancheta on keyboards. Their name is based on the motorcycle of the same name, Vincent Black Shadow. They released Fear's In The Water on July 11, 2006.
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[edit] History
The Vancouver quintet was formed out of a friendship between Cassandra Ford and Rob Kirkham. In 2000 the two met at a bar, becoming musical collaborators from then on. Kirkham then recruited his two brothers Chris and Anthony Kirkham. The brothers had extensive musical training from their father, a trumpet player for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Finally, Mary Ancheta joined the group later on. The band signed to the Bodog record label in 2006.
[edit] Trivia
- Before being in band full time, Cassandra Ford was a game tester for EA Games.[1]. She is also a huge fan of video games outside of her job with EA.
- The group derived their name from a motorcycle that was featured in a Hunter S. Thompson novel.
[edit] Current Members
- Cassandra Ford - Lead Vocals (2006-present)
- Rob Kirkham - Guitar (2006-present)
- Anthony Kirkham - Drums (2006-present)
- Chris Kirkham - Bass (2006-present)
- Mary Ancheta - Keyboards (2006-present)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Cover | Album info | Chart positions | Sales | ||||
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Fears in the Water[2] | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A (U.S.) |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |||||
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| US Hot 100 | US Modern Rock | US Pop 100 | US Digital | UK | AUS | |||
| 2006 | "Metro" | Fears in the Water | ||||||
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.decibelmagazine.com/reviews/nov2006/chickswithsticks.aspx
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=771865&aid=782880
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=771865&aid=782880
[edit] External links
| The vincent black shadow |
| Cassandra Ford | Rob Kirkham | Anthony Kirkham | Chris Kirkham |
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| Discography |
| Albums/EPs: Fears in the Water |
| Singles: "Metro" |
