Faber Drive
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| Faber Drive | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Mission, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genre(s) | Pop punk, Power Pop |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Label(s) | Universal, 604 |
| Website | www.faberdrive.com |
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| Dave Faber David Hinsley Jeremy "Krikit" Liddle Raymond "Red Bull" Bull |
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Faber Drive is a Pop Punk band from Mission, British Columbia, Canada. They are known for touring with bands such as Hedley,Marianas Trench, and Simple Plan. They have gained a huge amount of popularity in many parts of Canada.
Already well-known for a local fan base, Faber Drive released a limited edition three-song EP under the band name Faber. Due to legal issues, the band changed their name to Faber Drive.[citation needed]
Their debut album, Seven Second Surgery, was released on May 1, 2007 under 604 Records.
Discovered by Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and signed to his 604 Records Label[1]
The second single from Seven Second Surgery is "Tongue Tied".
The third single "When I'm With You" was previewed a month before it was released on Canadian gossip website isthishappening.com.
Faber Drive's Second Chance won a 2008 Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Hot AC Band of The Year.[2]
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Faber Drive EP(2005/2006) Canada
- Seven Second Surgery (May 1, 2007) Canada
(October 9, 2007) (USA)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |
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U.S. Hot 100 |
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"Second Chance" | 22 | – | Seven Second Surgery |
| "Tongue Tied" | 17 | – | ||
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"When I'm With You" | 19 | – | |
| "Sleepless Nights (Never Let Her Go)" | – | – | ||
[edit] Members
- Dave Faber – Lead Vocals and Guitar
- David Joshua Hinsley – Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals
- Jeremy "Krikit" Michael Liddle – Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals
- Calvin "Blackie Sanchez" Lechner - Drums and Backing Vocals (joined 2008)
[edit] Previous Members
- Raymond "Red" Bull - Drums and Backing Vocals
Reason: Bull has gotten engaged over the winter and decided to leave the band, but it is not known whether this is true or just a rumour. No official Statment has been made by the band if Bull's departure is permanent or not.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Faber Drive official website
- Faber Drive at MySpace
- Official Faber Drive Street Team on Fancorps.com
- Faber Drive TV on YouTube
