Three Days Grace
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| Three Days Grace | |
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 Three Days Grace performing live in 2006.
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | 3DG, TDG |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genre(s) | Post-grunge[1] Alternative metal[2] |
| Years active | 1992–1995 (as Groundswell), 1997–present (as 3DG) |
| Label(s) | Jive Gun |
| Associated acts | Thousand Foot Krutch Art of Dying The Big Dirty Band Breaking Benjamin Seether |
| Website | ThreeDaysGrace.com |
| Members | |
| Adam Gontier Neil Sanderson Brad Walst Barry Stock |
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| Former members | |
| Joe Grant Phil Crowe (both during Groundswell) |
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Three Days Grace is a Canadian alternative metal band, formed under the name Groundswell in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1992;[3] their line-up consists of guitarist and lead vocalist Adam Gontier, drummer and back up vocalist Neil Sanderson, bassist Brad Walst, and lead guitarist Barry Stock.
The band has sold over 6 million records in the United States according to the RIAA.[4]
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[edit] History
[edit] Wave of Popular Feeling (1992–1995)
Wave of Popular Feeling was recorded up until 1992 and released in 1995 under the band name of Groundswell, a precursor to the current Three Days Grace. Around 150 copies of the album were released. Shortly after release, Groundswell disbanded. Groundswell's line-up included five members: Adam Gontier (vocals, guitar), Neil Sanderson (backing vocals, drums), Brad Walst (bass), Phil Crowe (guitar) and Joe Grant (guitar). At this time, Neil Sanderson also played in Trevor McNevan's first band called Oddball.
[edit] Demo (1997–2002)
In 1997, Adam Gontier, Neil Sanderson, and Brad Walst united again to continue their musical work together. Originally a cover band, the trio named the band Three Days Grace. The meaning is derived from a sense of urgency as Adam Gontier explains:
"We sort of look at Three Days Grace, as it sort of stands for a sense of urgency. Time to pay a debt. If you had three days to change something in your life or if [you] wanted to change something in your life, could you do it in three days?" [5]
With the help of Thousand Foot Krutch's Trevor McNevan, Three Days Grace recorded a three-track demo album, which released about one hundred copies. Three Days Grace first toured with Thousand Foot Krutch as their opening band.
[edit] Three Days Grace (2003–2005)
Upon completion of their first album, self-titled Three Days Grace, the band recruited Barry Stock to help with lead guitar, allowing Gontier breathing room on stage and on tour.[3] The album's lead single, "I Hate Everything About You," reached number two on the US Modern Rock charts, number one on the Mainstream Rock charts, and number two on the Canadian Rock charts. Their second single, "Just Like You," gave the group a second number-one in Canada as well as gaining number one status on U.S. rock charts. This was soon followed by the release of the single, "Home," which turned out to be another radio success for the band.
In 2004, Gavin Brown won a Juno Award for his production work on Three Days Grace and "Try Honesty" by Billy Talent.[6]
[edit] One-X (2006–2008)
In 2005, Gontier was sent into rehabilitation for an addiction to the painkiller, Oxycontin. The song "Gone Forever" is based on Gontier's life without the drug. During his time spent in rehabilitation, Gontier wrote several songs which he introduced to the band when he returned in 2006. The band then released the album One-X which includes several of Gontier's songs including: "Pain", "Animal I Have Become", "Riot", "Never Too Late", and "Over and Over." In the spring of 2006, Three Days Grace was on the Jägermeister Music Tour with alternative rock bands Staind and Hurt.
In 2007, Gontier recorded a song called "I Don't Care" with the band Apocalyptica. During this time, the band also went on tour with bands Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Seether, Skillet (band), Nickelback, Hoobastank, Trapt, Puddle of Mudd, 3 Doors Down, Flyleaf, 12 Stones, Red, Econoline Crush, and many others. Live on stage, Gontier has also sung Amy Lee's duet part with Seether in the song "Broken". In a few of his performances he plays an acoustic cover of "Rooster" by Alice In Chains. In addition, Gontier worked with Breaking Benjamin's Benjamin Burnley to sing "Dance with the Devil" on tour.
On August 11, 2008, the band posted a commercial for their first live DVD, entitled Live at the Palace, on their MySpace page. The DVD, released on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, is available exclusively at Best Buy in the United States and across all major retailers in Canada.[7]
[edit] Third Studio Album (2008 onward)
On December 8 2008, Adam Gontier posted a blog on his MySpace page. This is what he had to say:
"Hey everyone, I just want to say hi, and wish everybody a Merry Christmas. We're still working on the rock the greatest hit, and I must say...I'm super stoked. I'm pretty sure it'll be the best Three Days Grace record to date, but I guess all of you can decide that for yourselves! Looks like we'll be hitting the studio sometime in early March, 2009, so stay tuned., but don't worry. As soon as we have any new music, you'll all be the first to know! Cheers, you rock, Adam"[8]
On January 12, 2009, Neil Sanderson posted a notice on the fan site saying.
"Hey everyone, I thought I'd drop a couple of short lines about what is going on in the world of 3DG. I'm getting extremely excited about the new record that we've been working on. We've worked really hard on this one up here in Toronto since coming off tour last year. Basically the band gets together from noon - 5pm most days and we spend our time writing and jamming in our rehearsal space . We've written this record mostly in the city, since cottage country has about 3 feet of snow everywhere! I cannot complain though, since the four of us are heading to LA tomorrow to do some writing down there and consult with our producer, Howard Benson. . . nothing wrong with California in the dead of winter I suppose. We plan to start recording very shortly, which means the record will be out sooner than later . Once we get going, it generally doesn't take us too long to record everything . . . we try to be as prepared as possible when we hit the studio. If everything goes as planned, we'll be recording this one in Vancouver. I definitely want to head up to Whistler and snowboard while we're out there, but I'll probably wait until my drums are recorded before I venture up the mountain. It's been really cool how many people have communicated to me their anticipation for our third record. I must say that I share that anticipation, and 2009 is going to be an awesome year. . . I can feel it! There's no feeling like it in the world - waiting to release something that you've worked so hard towards. . . and then we get to go out into the world and perform it live to all of you every night ! See you then, Neil Sanderson"
On June 10, 2009, Neil Sanderson Posted an update about the band and the new album:
"I'm pretty stoked about a lot of things right now...the weather, the record, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, how green my grass is, bass season etc. I've been spending a bunch of time in Toronto, LA, and up North (getting ripped apart by blackflies). It's a balancing act of finishing off the record, getting lots of fresh air and stayin' healthy....and a few beers on the patio in the sun. Here's to an awesome 2nd half of 2009...see you soon... Peace Neil"
On June 18, 2009, Three Days Grace posted an update about the new record:
"Recording for the new record is going great! Although we don’t have a release date yet the 2nd half of 2009 is going to be awesome. We can’t wait for everyone to hear what we have been working on and see everyone on tour. You may have noticed a slight change to the site when you logged on today. This is a temporary change until we re-launch a brand spanking new site with the record. Your support has meant so much to us and this site is just as much yours as ours so we want your feedback. What you want to see from the new site? What do you want more of or what can you do without? Please leave comments in this thread and we will take notice and try to incorporate as much of your suggestions as possible. Also, there is no need to re-register. Account login info will remain the same for everybody."
Three Days Grace started to stream an instrumental song called "KC's Carribean Take Out" through their website.
[edit] Band members
- Adam Gontier - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Neil Sanderson - drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Brad Walst - bass guitar
- Barry Stock - lead guitar
[edit] Discography
- Three Days Grace (2003)
- One-X (2006)
[edit] References
- ^ Three Days Grace at Rolling Stone Magazine
- ^ allmusic ((( Three Days Grace > Biography )))
- ^ a b Fuoco, Christina (August 22, 2003). "liveDaily Interview: Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace". LiveDaily.com. http://www.livedaily.com/interviews/liveDaily_Interview_Adam_Gontier_of_Three_Days_Grace-5385.html. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
- ^ http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS
- ^ Montes, Michael (2004). "Interview with Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace". Florida Entertainment Scene. http://www.floridaentertainmentscene.com/music/artists/three_days_grace/interview.htm. Retrieved on 2008-11-19.
- ^ "Gavin Brown rewarded for producing records by Three Days Grace and Billy noTalent". CTVglobemedia. April 4, 2004. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1081046416915_76455616/?hub=Canada. Retrieved on 2008-11-19.
- ^ "Three Days Grace: Live at the Palace 2008 in Stores Tuesday". ThreeDaysGrace.com. April 15, 2008. http://www.threedaysgrace.com/news/three-days-grace-live-at-the-palace-2008-in-stores-tuesday. Retrieved on 2008-11-19.
- ^ "3rd Album News". http://www.myspace.com/adamgontier.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Official Canadian website
- Three Days Grace at MySpace
- The Official Fan Club for Three Days Grace
- Three Days Grace on last.fm
- Trevor McNevan talks about working at McDonald's with Three Days Grace
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