Travis Meeks
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Travis "Maestro" Meeks (born April 27, 1979 in Charlestown, Indiana), is an American musician, and is the lead singer and guitarist for Post-Grunge band Days of the New.
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[edit] Early career
Travis began his career at a very young age, learning how to play guitar at the age of 9. He soon started playing at clubs, and it wasn't long before he received a recording contract. In 1994 he started a heavy metal band, Dead Reckoning with fellow Indiana teenagers Matt Taul and Jesse Vest, which played heavy, Pantera-like music. In 1995, they soon changed their name to Days of the New, and the genre to post-grunge.
[edit] Days of the New
Travis Meeks - at the age of 17 - and fellow teenage band members Matt Taul, Todd Whitener and Jesse Vest were signed to a major record label. In 1997, they released their widely successful self-titled "Orange album", which included the acoustically-driven and raw single, "Touch, Peel, and Stand." An opening slot on tour with Metallica further exposed the band to fans around the country. Shortly afterward, Matt, Todd, and Jesse (the three of whom went on to form Tantric) were fired by Meeks over creative purposes, and Travis transformed Days of the New into a solo project with accompaniment from other musicians such as drummer Ray Rizzo. After releasing two more Days of the New albums (1999, "Green" and 2001, "Red"), Travis Meeks slipped into addiction and the band went on hiatus.
After becoming sober, Meeks and Rizzo reunited, and began recording a fourth Days of the New record, "Purple" in October of 2007. Some of the songs likely to be tracked for the record include "Superhero," "Touch Of Anger," "Sanctuary," "One Foot Ahead," "Crying In A Bucket," and "Eating Crow".
Recently, Travis released a statement in his biography in which he believes he should be referred to as a "Maestro"
"I am re-announcing myself, not only as Travis Meeks, but as Maestro Meeks, so you can call me Travis Meeks, Travis Maestro Meeks, or Maestro. I am a folk world classical composer, who uses the acoustic guitar as a focus and medium for my work; much like composers who write and compose on a piano. I call myself a Maestro; a Maestro meaning “master of what I do,” a master of my craft. I have come to terms with that persona and I have become one with my craft, meaning I master my craft."[1]
[edit] Collaborations
In 2000, Travis Meeks collaborated with The Doors on the tribute album Stoned Immaculate: The Music Of The Doors, contributing vocals to "L.A. Woman" and "The End." In 2002, Meeks collaborated with Lennon Murphy on the track "My Beautiful." In 2003, Velvet Revolver was searching for a vocalist. Meeks along with many other acts auditioned, but did not land the part, as Scott Weiland was given the role.
[edit] TV Appearances
Days of the New performed their hit single "Touch Peel, and Stand" live on Late night with David Letterman in 1998.
Travis performed "The End" on Vh1 Storytellers: The Doors.
In April 2005, Meeks was showcased in an episode of A&E's hit tv show Intervention [2], that was filmed in February 2005. Meeks' addiction to methamphetamines was one of the two subjects for this episode. Meeks decided to go to rehab at Cirque Lodge in Provo, Utah, but the episode ends with Meeks checking out early after 73 days. After a period of relapsing, he remained sober since September 19th, 2005 until a brief relapse in September 2007. According to a follow-up interview with Intervention [3], Meeks has since remained sober.
[edit] Radio Appearances
Uncensored Net Noise morningshowcentral.com
You can check out the interview with Travis Meeks Below. Travis Meeks Of "Days Of The New" On Uncensored Net Noise April 25, 2008 Interview With Mr. Meeks from Days Of The New
[edit] External links
- Travis Meeks.com
- Travis Meeks on myspace
- Days of the New on myspace
- Tree Colors on myspace
- Official Days of the New Fan Club
[edit] Notes
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