The Whigs
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| The Whigs | |
|---|---|
| Origin |  Athens, Georgia, USA |
| Genre(s) | Garage rock |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Label(s) | ATO Records |
| Website | TheWhigs.com |
| Members | |
| Parker Gispert Julian Dorio Tim Deaux |
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| Former members | |
| Hank Sullivant | |
This article is about the American rock band. For other uses, see Whig.
The Whigs are a garage rock band from Athens, Georgia.
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[edit] Career
The band was formed in 2002 by Parker Gispert, Julian Dorio, and Hank Sullivant. Early in their careers, they shared the stage with bands such as Franz Ferdinand, but had difficulty recording their first album.[1] In the summer of 2005 the band recorded their first album, Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip, in an empty fraternity house.[2] They used equipment purchased on eBay and resold after recording was finished to help offset the cost of production. Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip was released independently in 2005. In July 2006, The Whigs signed with Dave Matthews' record label ATO Records, and Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip was rereleased on September 19, 2006. Before signing with Matthew's label, Rolling Stone called the band "perhaps the best unsigned band in America."[3]
The band's second album, Mission Control, was released by ATO on January 22, 2008.
[edit] Awards and accomplishments
In March of 2006 Rolling Stone Magazine named the Whigs one of their 10 Artists to Watch. In September 2006, The Whigs were named "Artist of the Day" by Spin.com.[1] Dorio was awarded an Esky award in March 2007 as "Best Drummer" by Esquire magazine.[4]
It was announced in October 2007, that the band had finished their second album, entitled "Mission Control," which was released on January 22, 2008. The band appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman on January 28, in support of the album.[5] They also appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on February 20, 2008 to promote the album.
[edit] Departure of Hank Sullivant
The Whigs' original bassist, Hank Sullivant, departed the Whigs in late 2006 to record an album as Kuroma and to tour extensively with MGMT.[citation needed] The Whigs have continued to tour with various temporary bassists, including Sam Gunn of Iron Hero and now permanent bassist Tim Deaux.
On April 26, 2008, Sullivant made a special guest appearance to play bass for The Whigs at during a show at the Chi Phi fraternity house.
[edit] Lineup
The Whigs lineup is as follows:
- Parker Gispert — guitar, lead vocals, keyboard
- Julian Dorio — drums
- Tim Deaux — bass
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip (2005)
- Mission Control (2008)
[edit] Singles
- "Like a Vibration" (7", 2008)
- "Right Hand on My Heart" (7", 2008)
[edit] External links
- The Whigs' official website
- The Whigs at MySpace
- Podcast Interview on the Creepy Sleepy Show with Dan Patterson on the state of rock music, politics, and technology.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Artist of the Day: The Whigs" from Spin.com, 20 September 2006.
- ^ Yarm, Mark. "The Guide." Spin Mar. 2008: 103.
- ^ "The Whigs: The next great band from R.E.M.'s hometown?"article from Rolling Stone, 2005.
- ^ "The 2007 Esky Music Awards: Best Drummer", from Esquire Magazine, 26 June 2007.
- ^ "Late Night Whigs" from AntiMusic.com, 11 January 2008.
