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This is about a band called "The Muckrakers" from Louisville, Kentucky. For the technical term about writers, see Muckraker.

The Muckrakers were a rock band from Louisville, Kentucky that formed in 1997.

Early days

The band started as a duo, with current lead singer-songwriter Rob Carpenter and singer-guitarist John Ruby. The two met at Western Kentucky University (both were history majors). Shortly after meeting the two began playing all over Bowling Green, Kentucky, from dorm rooms to coffee houses. Eventually though, the two began playing at a Bowling Green restaurant, Happy Inn, and began drawing substantial crowds.[1]

Formation

Then the two got Brian Meurer, bassist, and together they recorded their first album, "Forgot To Breathe" (1998). Dave Kidd, drummer, joined the next year and the band began putting their music on MP3.com, which led to increased popularity and sales.[1] This in turn allowed them to put out their second release in 2001, titled "Losing Sleep".

Recent developments

The Muckrakers continued playing and in 2004 were signed to Toucan Cove Entertainment/Label X. So with their label, the help of producer Todd Smith, and their newly added electric guitarist, Micah Gerdis, the Muckrakers released their first nationally released record, "Front of the Parade." In 2008, they released their follow-up album, The Concorde Fallacy.

On July 17, 2009, The Muckrakers played their final show at Headliner's Music Hall in Louisville. The 23-song setlist was recorded and later released for free.

Members

Former

Discography

Albums

  • Forgot to Breath (1998)
  • Losing Sleep (2001)
  • Live @ Paste (2006)
  • Live @ XM (2006)
  • Front of the Parade (2006)
  • The Concorde Fallacy (2008)

Singles

  • "Through My Door"

Videos

  • Through My Door

References

  1. ^ a b "Spotlight Band: The Muckrakers". Full Effect Magazine. 2006-03-07. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-04-05. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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