Heroes Wear Red
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Bloodmoney (2006–2007) |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Rock, Pop, Electronica |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Musketeer Records |
| Associated acts | Seether, Prime Circle, Sugardrive |
| Website | www.heroeswearred.com |
| Members | |
| Tim Kroon, Gavin Wienand, Tumi Mothei | |
| Past members | |
| Lorne McGregor,Garth McLeod, Patrick Smith | |
Heroes Wear Red (abbreviated as HWR) is a rock band formed in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2006. The band, which was founded by bass player Gavin Wienand and vocalist Tim Kroon, is currently signed to Musketeer Records.[1] Originally named Bloodmoney, the band changed their name in 2007, coinciding with the release of their debut album Surviving September.[2][3] In 2008, Heroes Wear Red independently released Surviving September, which was co-produced by Rae DiLeo, who has worked with such artists as Filter, Veruca Salt, Henry Rollins, and Grand Master Flash.[4][5] The band's first hit single, Beautiful Way, received favourable reviews from many social media outlets throughout South Africa, including maintaining the number one position on 5FM's Vodafone Hi5@5, for the seven consecutive weeks following that song's release.[6]
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[edit] Band members
Current Members
- Tim Kroon- vocals (2006–present)
- Gavin Wienand- bass player (2006–present)
- Tumi Mothei- guitar
Former Members
- Lorne McGregor
- Garth McLeod
- Patrick Smith
[edit] Discography
Studio albums
- Bloodmoney EP (2006)
- Surviving September (2008)
[edit] References
- ^ "Heroes Wear Red Interview". MoreThanMusic.co.za. 2009-03-25. http://www.morethanmusic.co.za/interviews/heroes_wear_red_interview.html. Retrieved 2009-06-18.
- ^ L Abrahams. "Squeal and Sugardrive to perform at Splashy Fen 2009". MIO Media CC. http://www.mio.co.za/article/squeal-and-sugardrive-to-perform-at-splashy-fen-2009-2009-03-02. Retrieved 2009-06-17. "Drummer Garth McLeod and bassist Gavin Wienand joined Bloodmoney, which later changed its name to Heroes Wear Red."
- ^ Leon Muston. "Record crowds at Rocktober Festival". The Herald Online. http://www.theherald.co.za/herald/2008/10/28/lstyle/lst03_28102008.htm. Retrieved 2009-06-17. "Tonight marks the first Port Elizabeth appearance by Heroes Wear Red, a group featuring former Sugardrive and Bloodmoney members Garth McLeod on drums and Gavin Wienand on bass."
- ^ "American producer for Bloodmoney Debut"
- ^ "Heroes Wear Red Biography". Musketeer Records. http://www.musketeer.co.za/Default.aspx. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ^ "No.1 for "Heroes Wear Red"". MoreThanMusic.co.za. 2009-03-18. http://www.morethanmusic.co.za/News/3157.html. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
