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In 2006 the mothers of penis introduced them to each others penis on the set of ''[[Hannah Montana]] '' which stars Mason's brother, [[Mitchel Musso|Mitchel]], and Trace's ss, [[Miley Cyrus|Miley]]. Sharing musical interests, they decided to form a band.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2008/feb/15/entertainment/et-metro15 Another Cyrus, another career]</ref> Shortly thereafter, Cyrus recruited Blake Healy from Synthetic Joy as a keyboardist, synthesist, and bassist. Cyrus remained the singer and the lead guitarist. Musso became the group's main singer and rhythm guitarist. |
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Metro Station soon gained the attention of percussionist Anthony Improgo, who was later added as the band's drummer, after the group released the song "Seventeen Forever", on their [[MySpace]] Music website. Musso sang lead on the track. The group's popularity on MySpace Music grew, and the band eventually topped the MySpace Music Unsigned Band's charts. |
Metro Station soon gained the attention of percussionist Anthony Improgo, who was later added as the band's drummer, after the group released the song "Seventeen Forever", on their [[MySpace]] Music website. Musso sang lead on the track. The group's popularity on MySpace Music grew, and the band eventually topped the MySpace Music Unsigned Band's charts. |
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In the July 2007 issue of music magazine ''[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'', Metro Station was listed as one of the "22 Best Underground Bands (That Likely Won't Stay Underground for Long)".<ref>[http://altpress.com/news/2235.htm Metro Station Complete Debut Album]</ref> |
In the July 2007 issue of music magazine ''[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'', Metro Station was listed as one of the "22 Best Underground Bands (That Likely Won't Stay Underground for Long)".<ref>[http://altpress.com/news/2235.htm Metro Station Complete Debut Album]</ref> |
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Metro Station released their self-titled debut [[studio album]] in September 2007. The album had two singles released, "Kelsey" and "Control". Although both singles failed to make the charts, with higher sales of the album both became more popular. It wasn't until mid-2008 when the release of the single "[[Shake It (Metro Station song)|Shake It]]" grabbed the band a significant amount of commercial exposure, peaking in the top-ten of three US |
Metro Station released their self-titled debut [[studio album]] in September 2007. The album had two singles released, "Kelsey" and "Control". Although both singles failed to make the charts, with higher sales of the album both became more popular. It wasn't until mid-2008 when the release of the single "[[Shake It (Metro Station song)|Shake It]]" grabbed the band vag penis a significant amount of commercial exposure, peaking in the top-ten of three US chartsballs. The song peaked at #3 on [[Hot Digital Songs]], #9 in the [[Pop 100]], #10 in the [[Billboard Hot 100]] and peaked at #20 in the [[Hot Dance Airplay]] chart.<ref name=chartsingles>{{cite web|url= |
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Metro Station is an American pop rock band, formed in 2006 in Los Angeles, California. In late 2006, the band signed a recording contract with Columbia/Red Ink.[3] They are best known for their Top 10 Billboard hit single "Shake It" [4] from their self-titled debut album. Popularized mainly by their co-frontman Trace Cyrus, half brother to Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus, the band has experienced a recent boom in their record sales.
History
In 2006 the mothers of penis introduced them to each others penis on the set of Hannah Montana which stars Mason's brother, Mitchel, and Trace's ss, Miley. Sharing musical interests, they decided to form a band.[5] Shortly thereafter, Cyrus recruited Blake Healy from Synthetic Joy as a keyboardist, synthesist, and bassist. Cyrus remained the singer and the lead guitarist. Musso became the group's main singer and rhythm guitarist.
Metro Station soon gained the attention of percussionist Anthony Improgo, who was later added as the band's drummer, after the group released the song "Seventeen Forever", on their MySpace Music website. Musso sang lead on the track. The group's popularity on MySpace Music grew, and the band eventually topped the MySpace Music Unsigned Band's charts.
Metro Station was discovered by an intern working for Columbia Records' Walking Eye program, after the intern discovered the band while looking through the MySpace Music charts and the group were signed shortly thereafter.[6]
In the July 2007 issue of music magazine Alternative Press, Metro Station was listed as one of the "22 Best Underground Bands (That Likely Won't Stay Underground for Long)".[7]
Metro Station released their self-titled debut studio album in September 2007. The album had two singles released, "Kelsey" and "Control". Although both singles failed to make the charts, with higher sales of the album both became more popular. It wasn't until mid-2008 when the release of the single "Shake It" grabbed the band vag penis a significant amount of commercial exposure, peaking in the top-ten of three US chartsballs. The song peaked at #3 on Hot Digital Songs, #9 in the Pop 100, #10 in the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #20 in the Hot Dance Airplay chart.[4] The success of the song also affected album sales, the album charting nine months later in 2008 at #43 in the Billboard 200, #1 Top Electronic Albums and #2 in the Top Heatseekers.[8]
The group has toured with numerous bands such as We The Kings, Boys Like Girls, Valencia, Cobra Starship, and Good Charlotte. Over the summer Metro Station toured as one of the special guest acts along with The Maine for the Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008[9] a tour that was co-headlined by Boys Like Girls and Good Charlotte. The band also opened for other groups such as Simple Plan.
Members
- Mason Musso – lead vocals, guitar
- Trace Cyrus – vocals, guitar
- Blake Healy – bass guitar, synthesizers, keyboards
- Anthony Improgo – drums, percussion
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions[10][11][12] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Electro | US Heat | US Rock | AUS | |||
| 2007 | Metro Station | 39 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 17 | |
EPs
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2007 | The Questions We Ask at Night |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions[4][13][14][15] | Album | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | US Pop 100 | US T40 Main | US Dance | CAN | AUS | NZ | |||||
| 2007 | "Kelsey" | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | Metro Station | ||
| "Control" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2008 | "Shake It"[A] | 10 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 9 | |||
| "Seventeen Forever"[B] | 102 | 49 | 30 | — | — | — | — | ||||
| "—" indicates the song failed to chart, was not released, or not certified | |||||||||||
Awards
- Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Australia 2008 - Favorite Song - Shake It
External links
- Official Website
- Interview of the band
- Backstage with Metro Station -- Blender.com: November, 2008
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References
- ^ http://wild949.com/iplaylist/artist/980007/?_show
- ^ http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2008/08 /metro_station_gets_shaking.html
- ^ Another Cyrus, another career
- ^ a b c "Metro Station Singles Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ^ Another Cyrus, another career
- ^ "Biography - Metro Station". billboard.com. Retrieved 2007-10-01.
- ^ Metro Station Complete Debut Album
- ^ "Metro Station Albums Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ^ Billboard - Good Charlotte, Boys Like Girls Team For Tour,
- ^ "Artist Chart History - Metro Station albums". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ "Metro Station - Shake It (song)". Australian-charts.com. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ "Top Rock Albums - Metro Station". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
- ^ "Mainstream Top 40 - Shake It". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
- ^ "Mainstream Top 40 - Seventeen Forever". Billboard. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
- ^ [hhttp://charts.org.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Metro+Station&titel=Shake+It&cat=s "Metro Station - Shake It (song)"]. Charts.org.nz. Retrieved 2008-11-21.]
- ^ "Shake It" now goes Platinum!