Wednesday 17 June 2009

Candlebox - Its alright


Candlebox is a Rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in November 1991.
Candlebox self-titled debut was released in 1993 and sold more than 4 million copies. Their follow-up album, Lucy, was certified gold in 1996. Candlebox was the first successful act on Madonna's Maverick Records.
Candlebox is known for an explosive live show and throughout their career, they have toured with such bands as Living Colour, The Flaming Lips, Our Lady Peace, Rush, Henry Rollins, Aerosmith, Godsmack, and Metallica.
They are best known for the singles "Change," "You," "Far Behind," and "Simple Lessons."
Members are:
Kevin Martin - vocals, guitar
Peter Klett - guitar
Scott Mercado - drums (1991-1997, 2006-present)
Adam Kury - bass (2007-present)
Sean Hennesey - rhythm guitar - (2006-present)

Todays tune is from Happy Pills, its the third album by Candlebox

Candlebox , Its alright


The band originally went by the name Uncle Duke; they later changed their name purportedly as a tribute to the Midnight Oil song "Tin Legs and Tin Mines" which contained the line "boxed in like candles".

More info @ Official Candlebox Website or @ Candlebox at MySpace

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