The Mavericks
| The Mavericks | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Country, neotraditional country, Tex-Mex |
| Years active | 1989–2004, 2012–present |
| Labels |
Cross Three MCA Mercury Sanctuary Valory Music Co. |
| Website | themavericksband.com |
| Members |
Paul Deakin Raul Malo Robert Reynolds Eddie Perez Jerry Dale McFadden |
| Past members |
David Lee Holt Nick Kane Ben Peeler |
The Mavericks are an American band founded in 1989 in Miami, Florida. Between 1991 and 2003, they recorded six studio albums, in addition to charting 14 singles on the Billboard country charts. Their highest-peaking American single was 1996's "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down", a collaboration with accordionist Flaco Jiménez. They are best known in the UK for their 1998 single "Dance the Night Away", which reached number 4 in the UK singles chart.
The band split up in 2004, and lead singer Raul Malo released six solo albums. Robert Reynolds released two solo EPs and co-founded 'supergroup' SWAG with fellow Maverick Jerry Dale McFadden, along with Ken Coomer of Wilco, Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick, and Doug Powell. In 2012, the band announced plans for several reunion festival dates. Shortly after, they were offered a record deal by Big Machine Records and recorded their reunion album In Time. The much-anticipated album was released in February 2013.
Career
The Mavericks began their career within the punk and alternative music scene in Miami, Florida, frequently playing on the same bill as emerging acts like Marilyn Manson, etc. In 1991, the band was signed by MCA Nashville and their first major label release, From Hell to Paradise, debuted in 1992. What a Crying Shame, the band's second album for MCA, produced four top 40 country hits: the title track, "O What a Thrill", "There Goes My Heart" and "I Should Have Been True". A fifth single, a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "All That Heaven Will Allow", peaked at number 49. 1995's Music for All Occasions included the singles "Here Comes the Rain", which won the band a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal the following year.[1] Its follow-up was "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down", their highest country chart peak at number 13.
Late 1990s
In 1996 - 1997, the band embarked on the "Tour For All Occasions" and released a live album, "It's Now! It's Live!"
Their 1998 album Trampoline produced a number 4 UK hit in "Dance the Night Away"; "I've Got This Feeling" and "Someone Should Tell Her" also made the UK charts.[2]
In 2003, Eddie Perez replaced Nick Kane on guitar and The Mavericks recorded a new album The Mavericks. The band split up shortly after the 2004 tour ended.
Reunion
In October 2011, The Mavericks announced plans to reunite for a tour in 2012.[3] In February 2012, the group signed with Valory Music Co., an imprint of the independent record label Big Machine Records.[4] They released a digital extended play titled Suited Up and Ready, and charted in early 2012 with "Born to Be Blue". The long-delayed full-length album, In Time, was released on Valory Records on February 26, 2013 and has been receiving rave reviews. The Mavericks will embark on an American and international tour in March 2013.
Awards
Academy of Country Music Awards
1994
- Top New Vocal Group
- Top Vocal Group
1995
- Top Vocal Group
Country Music Association Awards
1995
- Vocal Group of the Year
1996
- Vocal Group of the Year
Grammy Awards
1995
- Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
Discography
Official videography
Officially released films featuring the Mavericks are listed with their original release dates.
- 2004 The Mavericks: Live in Austin Texas, directed by Michael Drumm (DVD - Sanctuary Records Group)
- 2004 The Best of the Mavericks: The DVD Collection (DVD - MCA Nashville)
See also
- Academy of Country Music
- List of country musicians
- Country Music Association
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. pp. 260–261. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 356. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ "The Mavericks Reuniting for 2012 Tour". CMT.com. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ↑ "Valory Goes Maverick With New Signing". MusicRow. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- Hingston, Michael (2005). "The Mavericks" in the liner notes for The Mavericks Collection. McErlain, Lisa et al., Project Coordinators. Universal / Spectrum Music.
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