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===Departures of Woolstenhulme, Mohler, and Wood (2002)===
===Departures of Woolstenhulme, Mohler, and Wood (2002)===

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For other uses, see The Calling (band) (disambiguation).
The Calling
File:The Calling RCA.jpg
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresPost-grunge,[1][2] alternative rock
Years active1999[3]–2005,[4] 2013
LabelsSonyBMG/RCA
MembersAlex Band
Sean Kipe
Erick John
Jake Fehres
Art Pacheco
Past membersAaron Kamin
Nate Wood
Billy Mohler
Sean Woolstenhulme
Dino Meneghin

The Calling was an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, best known for its hit single, "Wherever You Will Go". The group formed in 1999 and released two albums, Camino Palmero and Two, before going on an indefinite "hiatus" since 2005. They reformed in 2013 with a new lineup.

History

Formation (1999-2000)

The band was formed by Alex Band (vocals) and Aaron Kamin (guitar) when Kamin was dating Band's sister.[5] Kamin and Band initially began jamming and writing songs as far back as 1996, and began gigging under the band name "Generation Gap" with a drummer that was twice their age. At this stage, the band also had saxophonist, Benny Golbin, giving the songs a more jazzy Dave Matthews-ish sound. Eventually, Band and Kamin ditched the "Gap" lineup, and briefly switched their name to "Next Door", which itself was a nod to veteran music business executive and Band's neighbor on Camino Palmero, Ron Fair.

Kamin and Band began focusing on songwriting more, and as Band's signature baritone voice began to mature, the duo began leaving demo tapes of new songs and ideas for Fair in his mailbox. They quickly found a similar sound amongst such ready-for-radio rock acts of the early 21st century as Matchbox Twenty, Third Eye Blind, Train, and Fastball. By 1999, Fair was impressed enough by the demos to sign them to a record deal with RCA. They changed their name to "The Calling", which reflected the band's renewed sense of purpose.

Camino Palmero (2001)

While the RCA deal was a huge boost, it also created a new problem for Band and Kamin: they had no solid band and, thus, had hardly toured and built a fanbase. Rather than putting them out on the road and building regional support, Fair worked intensely with Band and Kamin for over two years perfecting the debut album. The Calling's first album was recorded from 1999–2001, largely with studio musicians. As the band advanced, Sean Woolstenhulme (formerly with Lifehouse) (guitars), Billy Mohler (bass), and Nate Wood (drums) were added in 2001[6] as extra musicians/touring musicians, and a few of the songs were re-recorded. The Calling's first album, Camino Palmero, was issued in July 2001 and quickly became a hit due to the strength of its single, "Wherever You Will Go." The song was featured prominently in the television series Smallville's first season episode "Metamorphosis". It was also featured in the 2000 film Coyote Ugly with the group performing in the background in the first club scene, and in early trailers in 2001 for the Star Trek prequel series Enterprise. In an episode of the CBS television drama Cold Case, "Frank's Best", the song is played at the end of the episode. Camino Palmero ultimately sold more than five million copies worldwide and was certified gold in the United States.[7]

Departures of Woolstenhulme, Mohler, and Wood (2002)

In June 2002, Woolstenhulme left The Calling;[8] he was later replaced by Dino Meneghin.[9] Mohler and Wood left in October 2002.[10][11] In November 2003, former members Wood and Mohler sued Band, Kamin, and the group's management accusing each of mismanagement, fraud, and asking for an audit of the money that was spent during their tenures in The Calling.[6] They claim they were promised a share of the royalties and profits from touring and merchandise in 2001-02.[6] Band and Kamin claimed the two were hired musicians and not entitled to royalties.[12]

The band's signature song, "Wherever You Will Go," was named the No. 1 Adult Pop song of the decade by Billboard magazine.[13]

Two (2004)

In June 2004, the group returned with Two. The album had three singles and accompanying videos: "Our Lives", "Things Will Go My Way", and "Anything". However, Two faced disappointing sales compared to their first album.

Disbandment (2005)

After a lengthy world tour in support of the album, Kamin and Band decided to put The Calling on indefinite hiatus after playing a farewell show in Temecula, California. Alex then began pursuing a solo career and has played occasional gigs since 2008 at times being mislabeled and mispromoted as "The Calling."

Temporary reforming (2013)

On August 15, 2013, Alex Band together with Sean Kipe (guitars and backing vocals) his co-writer of the new songs of The Calling announced that the band would be reforming with new members and performing their comeback gig at Bally's Atlantic City on August 17.[14][15][16] Bassist Jake Fehres was formerly a member of Astral Aliens, a two-time champion of KROQ-FM's Battle for Los Angeles.[17]

After a few shows, the band went again on hiatus.

Members

Last members

Former members

Touring musicians

  • Kaveh Rastegar - bass (2003)
  • "V" - bass (early 2004)
  • Justin Derrico - lead guitar (2003-2004)
  • Daniel Damico - rhythm guitar, backing vocals, keyboard (2003-2004)
  • Corey Britz - bass guitar, backing vocals, keyboard (2003-2004)
  • Justin Meyer - drums, percussion (2003-2004)

Discography

Main article: The Calling discography
Studio albums
  • "Wherever You Will Go" is covered by Filipino actor and singer Sam Milby
  • "Wherever You Will Go" is covered by the Korean rock band CNBLUE.
  • "Wherever You Will Go" is heard in the movie Coyote Ugly, but does not appear on the soundtrack.
  • The band appeared in the film Coyote Ugly, performing "Wherever You Will Go" when Violet goes to the club looking for the manager and sees Kevin for the first time.
  • "Wherever You Will Go" was heavily used by UPN in 2001 in advertisements to promote the debut of Star Trek: Enterprise.
  • The CW hit show Smallville used "Wherever You Will Go" in the second episode of season 1 ("Metamorphosis"),[7] but it was never included on any of the soundtracks. The song "Unstoppable" was also featured in the pilot.
  • In 2001, The Calling contributed a live performance version of their song "Wherever You Will Go" to the charity album Live in the X Lounge IV.
  • "Wherever You Will Go" was used in soundtrack of Love Actually.
  • Popular sketch comedy TV show Mad TV parodied the video for "Wherever You Will Go," parodying how The Calling, Creed, Pearl Jam, and Ray Charles all sound similar.
  • "For You" was used in the soundtrack of Daredevil.
  • The Calling appeared on the TV show American Dreams as protestors and sang a cover of The Beatles song "Nowhere Man."
  • The song "Our Lives" was played in the closing of the 2004 Summer Olympics.[19]
  • The song "Could It Be Any Harder" was featured on the spin-off series "Brooke Knows Best" in 2008.
  • "Wherever You Will Go" was used in the final scene of the series finale of Saving Grace, which aired on Monday, June 21, 2010.
  • "Wherever You Will Go" was covered by the band Boyce Avenue in December, 2011.
  • "Wherever You Will Go" was covered by UK singer/songwriter Charlene Soraia in September, 2011. Soraia's version was used in a UK TV advert for Twining's Tea and reached no. 3 in the UK's official singles chart.
  • "Thank You" was used in Season 05, Episode 13 (Something Wilder) of Dawson's Creek.

References

  1. ^ "Alex Band". billboard.com. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  2. ^ Greg Prato. "The Calling | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  3. ^ O'Neill, Sinead (2004-05-05). "Calling all rock fans". The Sun. Retrieved 2008-11-25. Since The Calling was formed in 1999, the two-piece duo - Aaron Kamin and Alex Band - have battled a hectic schedule, crazy fans and even a dispute with their own support musicians to make it to the big time.
  4. ^ Band, Alex and Kamin, Aaron. "7-1-05 - Some News". Hello! As some of you may have heard, The Calling will be going on hiatus for a while. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Staff reporter (2004-08-18). "Calling returns with new album, outlook". Associated Press. Retrieved 2008-11-25. The duo met when Kamin, then a premed student at UCLA, began dating Band's sister.
  6. ^ a b c Kaufman, Gil (2003-11-04). "The Calling Sued By Former Bandmates; Finish Second Album". MTV. Retrieved 2008-11-25.
  7. ^ a b http://web.archive.org/web/20121105045319/http://www.geocities.com/smallvillelife/music.htm. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2007. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "For The Record: Quick News On Stone Cold Steve Austin, Foxy Brown, The Calling, Cam'ron & More". MTV. 2002-06-17. Retrieved 2008-11-25. Sean Woolstenhulme, guitarist for the Calling, is leaving the band to join his brother Rick Woolstenhulme in Lifehouse.
  9. ^ "The Calling". Rock on the Net. 1997–2006. Retrieved 2009-09-17. Woolstenhulme left the band to join his brother's group Lifehouse. He was replaced by Dino Meneghin. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "LA Music Academy - Careers - Success Stories - Nate Wood". Los Angeles Music Academy. 2005. Retrieved 2008-11-25. Nate left The Calling in October of '02 to join Kneebody, and to record a solo album at home on a Rolands 1680, singing and playing all the instruments himself. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ "Biography". Beepworld. n.d. Retrieved 2009-09-17. But unfortunately Billy and Nate decided to quit The Calling on 31st October 2002 as well and even sued Alex and Aaron and their management for fraud and mismanagement and asking for an accounting of funds during the time, that they spent in the band. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ Wiederhorn, Jon (2004-01-27). "The Calling Call Former Bandmates' Suit 'Dirty,' Prepare New Single". MTV. Retrieved 2008-11-25. The Calling contend that Mohler and Wood were hired guns and therefore not entitled to royalties.
  13. ^ [1] Archived 2012-05-31 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ "Twitter / alex_band: BOOM. @TheCallingMusic is BACK!". Twitter.com. 2013-08-15. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  15. ^ "Video! The Calling Returns with Fresh Take on 'Wherever You Will Go'". ExtraTV.com. 2013-08-15. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  16. ^ "Twitter / TheCallingMusic: The news you have been waiting". Twitter.com. 2013-08-15. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  17. ^ "Astral Aliens". Ourstage.com. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  18. ^ "BIO". Art Pacheco Drums. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  19. ^ "Alex Band - Biography". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
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