Bliss 66
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| Bliss 66 | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Taylor, Michigan |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1998–2003 |
| Label(s) | Epic Records |
| Associated acts | Paper Street Saints |
Bliss 66 was a six-member American rock band from Taylor, Michigan.
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[edit] History
Bliss 66 was formed by guitarist Aaron Schossau in Taylor, a suburb of Detroit, in 1998.[1] He met some of the other members of the group at a church camp.[2] Their first record was a self-released 11-track demo, recorded at Tempermill.[3] They first found local exposure on Detroit radio station 105.1, who played their single "Do It Again".[4] In the summer of 2000, the group signed to Epic Records. Soon after, their song "Not Quite Paradise" was used in the film Titan A.E..[5] Glen Ballard, who oversaw the sountrack to Titan A.E., produced the band's debut album, Trip to the 13th, which was released in June of 2001.[5] Schossau wrote most of the tracks on the album.[4] Following the release of the album the group toured with Evan and Jaron, Athenaeum,[6] Mayfield Four, and Default.[7][8] They also toured with Smash Mouth, Shaggy, Vertical Horizon, and Seven Mary Three.[3]
The album received critical acclaim,[9][10][11] but was unable to chart a national hit, and the group was dropped from the label.[12] Trip to the 13th was nominated for Outstanding National Album at the Detroit Music Awards in 2002.[13] In 2002, the band self-pressed their last release, the ten-track Life Is a Comedown, and sold it at shows.[12][14]
The group split up in 2003. Lead vocalist Cheyenne Goff joined the group Paper Street Saints (which also featured Charlie Grover from Sponge on drums).[15]
Aaron Schossau went off to start a new project titled "Stolen". However, the group disbanded shortly after their development. Schossau is currently playing drums and writing material for a Downriver Michigan pop rock band titled "The Koy."
[edit] Members
- Cheyenne Goff - vocals
- Aaron Schossau - guitar
- Jordan Barnett - keyboards, vocals
- Bob Cook - drums
- Rob Harbin - guitar, vocals
- Don Patty - bass
[edit] Discography
[edit] References
- ^ Success is Bliss. The Detroit News, June 25, 2001. Accessed January 23, 2008.
- ^ Bliss Mac Music. MacDirectory. Accessed January 23, 2008.
- ^ a b Blissful Beginnings. Metro Times Detroit, June 20, 2001. Accessed January 23, 2008.
- ^ a b Biography at Hip Online. Accessed January 23, 2008.
- ^ a b Bliss 66 at All Music Guide
- ^ Evan and Jaron Know How to Rock For TRL Crowd. The Lantern, July 1, 2001. Accessed January 23, 2008.
- ^ Mayfield Four Play Big Rock. The Post and Courier (Charleston, South Carolina), July 26, 2001. Accessed January 23, 2008.
- ^ Three Sound-Alike Rock Wanna-Bes. Sarasota Herald Tribune, August 26, 2001. Accessed January 23, 2008.
- ^ Review of Trip to the 13th. All Music Guide.
- ^ Review of Trip to the 13th. Pop Matters.
- ^ Review of Trip to the 13th. Modern Drummer. Accessed January 23, 2008.
- ^ a b Bliss 66 New Album Only for Concert Sale. Melodic.net. Accessed January 23, 2008.
- ^ Bliss 66 at Metro Times Detroit
- ^ Review of Life Is a Comedown. Melodic.net. Accessed January 23, 2008.
- ^ Paper Street Saints. The News-Herald, November 30, 2003. Accessed January 23, 2008.
