Rehab (band)

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Rehab
Origin USA
Genre(s) Rock, southern rock, hip-hop
Years active 1998—2002
2005—present
Label(s) Epic Records (1999—2003)
Rehab/Atticasound (2005—2008)
Universal Republic (2008—present)
Members
Danny "Boone" Alexander
Mike Hartnett
Hano Leathers
Chris Hood
FOZ

Rehab is an American rap/rock group formed during the late 1990s in Atlanta, Georgia. Rehab has released two major albums so far; four other discs are also in existence.

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[edit] Music

Rehab's music is a mixture of southern rock, dirty south rap, reggae, alternative and the popular 90s rap/rock style (made famous by bands such as Limp Bizkit). Three pressed albums have been released: "To Whom It May Consume" (1999), "Southern Discomfort" (2000) and "Graffiti the World" (2005). Previously obtainable only online, "Cuz We Can" (2002) became available on CD in the early months of 2007. Following the release, Rehab had this to say, "Although this may not have been officially what the label intended to put out, it’s the best work we could find and put together as a comprehensive volume to give to the fans."

Rehab was originally formed as a trio: Steaknife,Danny Alexander, and Brooks Buford. Early on, they released their first album "To Whom It May Consume" produced by Steaknife and Brooks Buford. Soon after, Epic/Sony offered a record deal.

Rehab's major label debut, Southern Discomfort, hit stores in October of 2000. With band members Danny Alexander and Brooks, hailing from the city of Warner Robins, south of Macon, Georgia (they dedicated a song to their hometown called "This Town"). Their debut album starts with a skit of them breaking out of a rehabilitation facility. The album went on to sell over 140,000 units, and produced such hits as "Sittin' At A Bar", "It Don't Matter" (Modern Rock Top 20), "Rattle My Cage", and featured such guests as Cee-Lo, Goodie Mob, Steaknife, and Cody Chestnutt.

After 2 years on the road supporting the Vans Warped Tour and playing with bands such as Linkin Park, Danny called it quits over a difference in creative view points.

Part of Danny Boone's appeal to his greatest fans is his love for his home town and regular reminders of it on both his apparel, fore arm tattoos and mentions during many different lyrics of the groups music.

"That's where I grew up and I've lived there most of my life," Boone says. "I always wanted to represent Warner Robins, but I didn't know how because nobody really cared."

When asked about how the group came up with the name "Rehab," Danny is quoted as saying, "You know, we all went through some really bad times in our lives as a group and individually. Some of us didn't make some really wise decisions and got into some pretty bad stuff. We had to go into rehab to get straightened back out. And I got to thinking, since I'm sure we're not the only ones in this situation, and just so people who have been through what we have can relate to it, that's the name we picked: Rehab. Not that we advocate or encourage anyone using anything, but for those who do, you know, maybe we can be a positive influence somehow. 'Cause we've been there."

[edit] Rebirth

In August of 2005 Rehab re-emerged with a new album "Graffiti the World". The new Rehab was brought together by original band member Danny Boone. Joining him were longtime musicians Mike Hartnett-lead guitar, Hano Leathers- Bass, Chris Hood-Drums, Foz-Rhythm Guitar, and DJ Chris Crisis-Musical effects. An additional and unofficial member of the group, though, by the name of Demun Jones often steps in to perform the raps that Brooks once sang. The seven put together new tracks and re-worked old classics with help from local Atlanta producer Billy Hume.

Graffiti the World features the hits "What Do you Want From Me", "Graffiti The World","Last Tattoo" and "This Town" Danny Boone(a virtual musical tour of the groups hometown beginning in the 80's). Rehab is currently on tour in the USA and Canada selling out every event they play in. The 2007 tour ended December 8th in Seminole Florida and it was back to their home state of Georgia for a well deserved rest.

Prior to releasing their new album in 2008, Rehab has decided to undergo a mini-tour focused in the southeast making stops in Georgia, Alabama, Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, including first time visit to the Rehab fan capital of Florida: Destin.

Brooks Buford after the group's initial separation, went on to record several projects, Straight Outta Rehab, which was never released due to Artista going out of business. He is currently working on a follow-up album titled "Suspicious Package" as well as a side project with Ashley Alan-Lee and Tommy Henriksen called The Audio Club.

In late 2005, Brooks went on to host the MTV series Trailer Fabulous and in 2006 the MTV International series "Bustamove".

Joey Utsler was scheduled to release a CD under Priority Records but was later dropped from the label. Denny has stated that he wasn't very fond of these tracks. He has released an album with friend Lindsay Few titled "Trouble The Water" which is highly religion based. Denny is currently in the studio recording his first full length studio album tentatively titled "White Noize".

Associated article: http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/bio/index.jsp?pid=383462
The "WhiteNoize" album produced by Steaknife (Denny Campbell and Soulful-I (Jared Adair) has been released on their myspace page under the user name of "snowblindwhitenoize". Steaknife is currently working with Danny "Boone" Alexander and Brooks Buford, the original members of Rehab on a new album scheduled to come out sometime in April, as is Soulfuli on his own solo album called "Head high"

[edit] Current members

  • Danny Alexander (Vocals)
  • Mike Hartnett (Guitar)
  • Hano Leathers (Bass)
  • Chris Hood (Drums)
  • Foz (Guitar)
  • Demun Jones (Vocals)
  • Dj Chris Crisis (DJ)

[edit] Former members

  • Jason "Brooks" Buford (Vocals)
  • Denny "Steaknife" Campbell (Vocals)

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Year Album details Peak positions Certifications
U.S.[1] UK GER FRA CAN AUS NZ
1999 To Whom It May Consume
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: Lambnut
  • Format: CD
 — — — — — — —
2000 Southern Discomfort 22[I] — — — — — —
2005 Graffiti the World
  • Released: July 15, 2005
  • Label: Arshid Entertainment
  • Format: CD
 — — — — — — —
2007 Cuz We Can
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Arshid Entertainment
  • Format: CD
 — — — — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or have yet to chart.
  • I ^  Southern Discomfort obtained a peak position of number 22 on the Heatseekers chart in June 2001.

[edit] Singles

Year Title Peak positions Album
U.S.
[2]		 U.S. Mod
[2]		 U.S. Main
[2]
2001 "It Don't Matter" — 20 — Southern Discomfort
2005 "Last Tattoo" — — — Graffiti the World
2006 "Bump" — — —
2008 "Sittin' at a Bar (Bartender Song)" 117[I] 37 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or have yet to chart.

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