Chore (band)
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| Chore | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Dunnville, Ontario Canada  |
| Genre(s) | Hard rock, Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1995–2004 |
| Label(s) | Sonic Unyon |
| Associated acts | The Priddle Concern |
| Members | |
| Chris Bell Mike Bell David Dunham Mitch Bowden Andy Hardwick Brian Pettigrew |
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Chore is a band that formed in January of 1995. They released three albums on the Sonic Unyon indie label in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: Another Plebeian in 1997, Take My Mask and Breathe in 1999, and The Coastaline Fire in 2002.
Their video for the single "General Warning" won a "Best of the Wedge 1999" award from broadcaster MuchMusic, while the video for "The Hitchhiker" saw airplay on MuchLOUD and MTV's 120 Minutes. The songs "The Hitchhiker" and "Burr" were both featured in an episode from the first season of Fox's 24.
After a short stint as a Smashing Pumpkins cover band, Chore disbanded in April of 2004. Lead vocalist Chris Bell continued to produce music under the moniker Alive and Living, until recently joining Mitch Bowden and David Dunham to perform in their post-Chore band The Priddle Concern, along with Bill Priddle (formerly of Treble Charger).
Don Vail has only one release to date. The song "fly by night" on the CD compilation "Voices for stars (goodnight for nine)". A benefit CD supporting the families of the "Dunnville Nine".
