The Muckrakers (band)
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The Muckrakers are a rock band from Louisville, Kentucky that formed in 1997.
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[edit] Early days
The band started as a duo, with current lead singer/songwriter Rob Carpenter and singer/guitarist John Ruby. The two met at Western Kentucky University (both were history majors). Shortly after meeting the two began playing all over Bowling Green, Kentucky, from dorm rooms to coffee houses. Eventually though, the two began playing at a Bowling Green restaurant, Happy Inn, and began drawing substantial crowds[1].
[edit] Formation
Then the two got Brian Meurer, bassist, and together they recorded their first album, "Forgot To Breathe" (1998). Dave Kidd, drummer, joined the next year and the band began putting their music on MP3.com, which led to increased popularity and sales[1]. This in turn allowed them to put out their second release in 2001, titled "Losing Sleep".
[edit] Recent developments
The Muckrakers continued playing and in 2004 were signed to Toucan Cove Entertainment/Label X. So with their label, the help of producer Todd Smith, and their newly added electric guitarist, Micah Gerdis, the Muckrakers released their latest effort, and first nationally released record, "Front of the Parade."
[edit] Members
- Rob Carpenter - Lead Vocals/Guitar
- John Ruby - Vocals/Guitar
- Brian Meurer - Bass Guitar
- Dave Kidd - Drummer
- Micah Gerdis - Electric Guitar
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Forgot to Breath (1998)
- Losing Sleep (2001)
- Live @ Paste (2006)
- Live @ XM (2006)
- Front of the Parade (2006)
[edit] Singles
- Through My Door
[edit] Videos
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Spotlight Band: The Muckrakers", Full Effect Magazine, 2006-03-7. Retrieved on 2007-04-05.
