Daughtry (band)
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Daughtry (IPA: /daʊ.tɹi or dɔ.tɹi/) is an American post-grunge band from North Carolina, formed by former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry in 2006. Their self-titled debut album was released on November 21, 2006. The disc reached #1 for two non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200, outsold Idol winner Taylor Hicks' debut effort, and sold more than 3 million copies. Their album is also the fastest-selling debut rock album in Soundscan history.[1]
History
Former American Idol season 5 fourth-place finisher Chris Daughtry stated that he would form a new band after turning down Fuel's offer to make him their lead singer.[2] On July 10, 2006 it was announced that Chris had signed with 19 Entertainment and RCA Records, which holds contracts with fellow American Idol finalists Kelly Clarkson, Bo Bice, Kellie Pickler and Katharine McPhee.
Chris is a singer-songwriter himself and has collaborated with several other songwriters, such as Live's Ed Kowalczyk, Fuel's Carl Bell, Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down, Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, SR-71 singer Mitch Allan,[3] Brent Smith of Shinedown and Chad Kroeger of Nickelback. Hit writers Dr. Luke and Max Martin also lent their expertise to the album. Session drummer Josh Freese played drums on all the tracks for the album.
Daughtry himself didn't have much of a hand in who was in his new band. Chris's label chose band mates for Daughtry: Jeremy Brady, 21, a guitarist and at this point no longer in the band; Josh Steely, 36, as lead guitarist; Josh Paul, 29, as bassist who also played for Suicidal Tendencies; Joey Barnes, 30, as drummer. Interestingly, two of the band members hail from North Carolina - Joey, whom Chris had known for some time, and Jeremy, who was introduced to him a month before the audition. Steely and Paul are both from California.[4]
The first single from the album, "It's Not Over," debuted on the radio on December 6, 2006, after being delayed from a planned September release.[3] The self-titled[5] debut album, which was produced by Howard Benson, was released by 19 Entertainment and RCA Records on November 21, 2006.[3] The song was an instant success, shooting up the Billboard Hot 100 reaching #4 and hitting the top 3 in several other charts. "It's Not Over" bears a somewhat strong resemblance to Fuel's hit song "Hemorrhage (In my Hands)" (the two songs share a similar key and chord progression, among other elements), which Chris Daughtry performed on American Idol on March 1, 2006.
Jeremy Brady's departure from Daughtry was announced on January 26, 2007.[6]
The second single from the album, "Home" is currently at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, after debuting at #83 weeks ahead of its official release to radio. The song was also the official "kick off" song on sixth season of American Idol, in which it was played after a contestant was voted off the show.
In mid-April the band released their third single, " What I Want", to Rock Radio on April 23, 2007. The song features Slash on lead guitars. It has peaked in the top 5 on the Rock charts.
Their song "There and Back Again" is the official theme song for WWE Backlash 2007.
Their debut album was certified Triple Platinum on June 21, 2007.
The band's fourth single "Over You" will be released in August 2007 and the band performed this single live on Good Morning America on June 1, 2007. [7]
Tour
On May 27, 2007, Daughtry performed during the Indianapolis 500 Pre-Race show on ABC.
Daughtry will be supporting Nickelback on a tour starting Summer 2007.
Daughtry headlined the 2007 Summerfest at the Marcus Amphitheatre with a crowd of more than 15,000 last July 06, 2007.
During the Summer of 2007 Daughtry opened for Nickleback along with Puddle of Mudd and Finger Eleven.
Daughtry has also been headlining select tour dates around the country with opening act 12 Stones.
Band members
Current
- Chris Daughtry – Vocals, acoustic guitar (2006—Present)
- Brian Craddock – Guitar (2007—Present)
- Josh Steely – Guitar (2006—Present)
- J.P. Paul – Bass guitar (2006—Present)
- Joey Barnes – Drums, percussion (2006—Present)
Former
- Jeremy Brady – Guitar (2006—2007)
Discography
Album
| Album information |
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Daughtry
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Singles
| Year | Single | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. Pop 100 | U.S. Digital Tracks | U.S. Mainstream Rock | U.S. Modern Rock | U.S. Adult Top 40 | Australia | Canada | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "It's Not Over" | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 1 | Daughtry |
| 2007 | "Home" | 5 | 7 | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | 5 * | Daughtry |
| 2007 | "What I Want" | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | 89 * | Daughtry |
| 2007 | "Over You"A | - | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Daughtry |
- A Will Be Released Towards The End Of Summer.
- * Indicates still in chart
External Links
- DaughtryOfficial.com - Official site
- Daughtry @ myspace
- Daughtry @ 19 Entertainment
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- Chris Daughtry at IMDb
- Over You Performance on GMA
- Home Performance on GMA
- Daughtry set to rock the UK
References
- ^ http://www.daughtryofficial.com/news/daughtry-soars-1-spot-billboard-top-200
- ^ http://www.news14charlotte.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=121114
- ^ a b c http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1538728/20060816/index.jhtml?headlines=true
- ^ http://www.americanidolworship.com/2006/10/daughtry-band-members-announced-perform-in-la/
- ^ http://www.sonybmg.com/musicbox/mb2/community/daughtry/daughtry_jukebox_preview.html
- ^ http://www.daughtryofficial.com/news/breaking-news-chris
- ^ Over You Performance at GMA