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==Bio==
==Bio==
===History===
The Used formed in Orem, Utah in the mid-1990s. During their earlier days they opened for a local band called Froglick. Drummer and founding member [[Branden Steineckert]], guitarist [[Quinn Allman]], and bassist [[Jeph Howard]] were already in the group, but needed a lead singer. Several singers were auditioned, but the band was unsatisfied with any of them until guitarist Quinn, suggested [[Bert McCracken]], who he knew from school.
On October 5, 1999 the 4 piece known as Dumb Luck was formed by Quinn Allman, Jeph Howard, Branden Steineckert and Ashton Johnson. Not long after the release of their EP, Dumb Luck went through a few line up changes replacing bass players. Dumb Luck was short lived. Eventually the band was forced to change its name, they changed it to "USED" and singer Jeph Howard moved to bass as Bert McCracken took over the vocals.[http://www.myspace.com/dumbluck2000] The band played locally and caught the eye of John Feldmann from the punk group [[Goldfinger]]. In 2001, Feldmann had the band record a demo and got them signed to Reprise Records all within a few months of meeting them. "Used" then had to change their name to "The Used" when it was discovered that a Boston band had already taken that name.


===Present Day and Future Plans===
The band recorded a few demos and played locally until catching the eye of [[John Feldmann]] from the punk group [[Goldfinger (band)|Goldfinger]]. In [[2001 in music|2001]], Feldmann had the band signed to [[Reprise Records]] and recorded their 10-track demo CD all within a few months of meeting them. The Used were originally named "Used" but changed it to The Used when it was discovered a Boston band already taken that name.
The Used have just released their third album [[Lies fot the Liars]] and plan on releasing 2 EPs according to a interview in the May 2007 article of Blunt Magazine. The EPs are expected to be released at the end of this year and early next year.

The Used released their first full-length studio album in [[2002 in music|2002]], bringing the band much popularity. Playing on Boxcar Racer's first and only tour brought them right into the scene where kids accepted them right away. The album featured four singles: "[[A Box Full of Sharp Objects]]", "[[The Taste of Ink]]", "[[Buried Myself Alive]]", and "[[Blue and Yellow]]". The album has been certified Platinum.

In 2003, The Used released a CD/DVD combo package titled Maybe Memories. The CD featured live, unreleased, and demo material. The DVD featured the history of the band, member bios, and part of a live concert. This release has gone Platinum.

The Used released their second studio album, ''[[In Love and Death]]'', in [[2004 in music|2004]]. It was then re-released in [[2005 in music|2005]]. The album received its name from the tragedies lead singer [[Bert McCracken]] was dealing with at the time. His ex-girlfriend who was pregnant with his child overdosed on drugs and his dog named "David Bowie" was hit by a car and died. The song "Hard to Say" was written about Bert's deceased ex-girlfriend. The album featured the singles: "[[Take It Away]]", "[[All That I've Got]]", "[[I Caught Fire]]", and "[[Under Pressure#Cover versions|Under Pressure]]" was featured on the 2005 re-release of the album. "Under Pressure" is a [[David Bowie]] and [[Queen (band)|Queen]] cover song performed with [[My Chemical Romance]]. The album went Platinum selling over 3 million copies.

In the early part of [[2007 in music|2007]], The Used released ''[[Berth (The Used)|Berth]]'', which is their second CD/DVD package. It was originally planned for release in [[2006 in music|2006]], but production problems delayed it about a year, after a worker stole some of the footage. Its main feature was a full live concert shot on the [[Taste of Chaos#2005 Line Up|2005 Taste of Chaos]] tour in [[Canada]]. The DVD also featured what the band has been up to since they released ''In Love and Death''. It continued from where ''Maybe Memories'' left off and gives a preview of the new album.

The Used have finished recording their new album ''[[Lies for the Liars]]'' and released it on [[May 18]], 2007 in Australia and [[May 22]], [[2007]] in the US. Early on in the recording of the new album, drummer [[Branden Steineckert]] was fired from the band for unknown reasons but announced he doesn't feel bitter about it and said that his new home is with [[Rancid (band)|Rancid]], joining the band permanently and replacing former drummer [[Brett Reed]]. The Used expressed that they owed him a great deal of gratitude for all his hard work over the years. All the same, they wished him the best for his future endeavours. [[Dean Butterworth]] of [[Good Charlotte]] filled in as a temporary drummer and recorded most of the drums on this album. [[Dan Whitesides]] from [[New Transit Direction]] was then announced as the official new drummer and toured with The Used of the 2007 [[Taste of Chaos]] tour. This album will feature songs that they have been playing on the [[Taste of Chaos#2007 Lineup|2007 Taste of Chaos]] tour including the two singles from ''Lies for the Liars'', "[[The Bird and the Worm]]" and "[[Liar Liar (Burn in Hell)]]" respectively, and other songs such as "Hospital", "Find a Way" and "Pretty Handsome Awkward". Due to the number of songs they have written, they plan to release an ''[[The Used's EP|EP]]'' in the [[winter]]. On [[May 17]], the album was released on the band's [[MySpace]] profile.

The Used will also be playing the Main Stage at the Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds Festivals in August for the first time in four years.


==Members==
==Members==

Revision as of 17:29, 24 May 2007

The Used

The Used are an alternative rock band from Orem, Utah.

Bio

History

On October 5, 1999 the 4 piece known as Dumb Luck was formed by Quinn Allman, Jeph Howard, Branden Steineckert and Ashton Johnson. Not long after the release of their EP, Dumb Luck went through a few line up changes replacing bass players. Dumb Luck was short lived. Eventually the band was forced to change its name, they changed it to "USED" and singer Jeph Howard moved to bass as Bert McCracken took over the vocals.[4] The band played locally and caught the eye of John Feldmann from the punk group Goldfinger. In 2001, Feldmann had the band record a demo and got them signed to Reprise Records all within a few months of meeting them. "Used" then had to change their name to "The Used" when it was discovered that a Boston band had already taken that name.

Present Day and Future Plans

The Used have just released their third album Lies fot the Liars and plan on releasing 2 EPs according to a interview in the May 2007 article of Blunt Magazine. The EPs are expected to be released at the end of this year and early next year.

Members

Present

Previous

  • Greg Bester - Touring Gutarist - Played with band on tour in early 2000s but has returned to his native country.
  • Branden Steineckert - Drums, Backup Vocals - Branden was kicked out of the band in the summer of 2006.
  • Dean Butterworth - Drums - Dean recorded the drums for Lies for the Liars after Branden was kicked out of the band.

Steineckert's Departure

The line up remained unchanged until September 12, 2006 when announced that Steineckert was no longer the drummer of The Used. The Used expressed that they needed to move forward without him but owed him a great deal of gratitude for all his hard work over the years. All the same, they wished him the best for his future endeavours. Later that year, it was announced drummer Dan Whitesides from the New Transit Direction replaced Branden Steineckert. Branden, has since joined Rancid to replace former drummer Brett Reed.

Discography

Studio Albums

Demo and EP

Live and Compilation Albums

Singles

from The Used

from In Love and Death

  • Note: Under Pressure appears only on the 2005 Re-release of In Love and Death

from Lies for the Liars

Non-Album Tracks

  • 801 Underground
  • All that I've Got (Acoustic)
  • Lunacy Fringe (Acoustic)
  • Sound FX and Overdramatics (Remix)
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