Splender
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| Splender | |
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| Origin | New York, NY |
| Genre(s) | Alternative Rock |
| Years active | 1990 - 2004 |
| Label(s) | J Records |
| Website | Splender's myspace |
| Members | |
| Waymon Boone James Cruz Marc Slutsky Jonathan Svec |
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Splender was a melodic rock band with a musical style that had poetic lyrics and melodies comparable to the Gin Blossoms.
Guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Waymon Boone and bassist James Cruz formed the alternative pop/rock quartet Splender in 1997. The New York based group went through various incarnations, eventually choosing drummer Marc Slutsky after he responded to an advertisement in the Village Voice and lead guitarist Jonathan Svec to round out the band.
The fledgling group embarked on an extensive European festival tour opening for such nu-metal titans as Korn, as well as playing various gigs around New York City. Bandleader Waymon Boone was the son of a professional R&B/disco singer and often accompanied his mother on the road. While traveling with her, he witnessed first-hand the hardships that go along with being a musician.
This did not deter him or the band as they were finally rewarded with a recording contract from Columbia Records after they were awarded best band at a contest. Their years of hard work paid off when they teamed with respected musician/producer Todd Rundgren on their 1999 debut album, Halfway Down the Sky. The album spawned two crossover hits in "Yeah, Whatever" and "I Think God Can Explain." In 2001, the band signed with legendary music mogul Clive Davis' J Records. A year later, To Whom It May Concern was released which spawned the single "Save It For Later"."The Loneliest Person I Know".
Shortly following their second release, the group disbanded to start other projects. Recently rumors are swirling of the band reuniting to record a new album and tour in the fall of 2008.
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[edit] Members
- Waymon Boone - Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter
- James Cruz - Bassist
- Marc Slutsky - Drummer
- Jonathan Svec - Lead guitarist
[edit] Discography
- Halfway Down the Sky - 1999
- To Whom it May Concern - 2002
[edit] Other contributions
- Currently, Boone has formed a new production company and label with legendary mixer Mike Shipley (Maroon 5,Shania Twain, Nickelback, Greenday, Splender) the new venture is soon to be announced !!
- Jonathan Svec is now playing with the New York based rock group, Edison [1]. The band has completed several USO tours including an extensive tour of Iraq in the summer of 2005.
- In 2000, Splender contributed "Yeah Whatever" to the live performance, charity album Live in the X Lounge III which was released to benefit the Birmingham, Alabama charity, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham.
- Marc Slutsky is a studio session touring drummer in New York City. Some of the artists he's worked with include Gavin DeGraw, Pink, and Ben Jelen. Currently, Marc is in the studio recording with Alexa Ray Joel. In 2007, he performed live at the Bonnaroo festival and the New Orleans Jazz festival with Ms. Joel.
