3 (American band)
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| Also known as | Three |
| Origin | , New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Progressive rock, new prog, funk, psychedelic rock, blues, rockabilly, soft rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Planet Noise Records (1999–2005) Metal Blade (2005–present) |
| Associated acts | Joey Eppard, Billy Riker, MATH, Weerd Science, Fire Deuce, PEACEBOMB, The Ciggs, Coheed and Cambria |
| Website | http://www.theband3.com |
| Members |
Joey Eppard Billy Riker Daniel Grimsland Chris Gartmann |
| Past members | Joe Cuchelo Christopher John Bittner Jason Foster Josh Eppard Joe Stote |
3, also known as Three, is an American rock band formed in in the early 90s.
The band was founded in 1994 as a three piece: Joey Eppard on guitar and lead vocals, Josh Eppard on drums and Chris Bittner on bass. They came to the attention of Universal Records after well-received performances at the in 1994, eventually getting signed in 1998, but following an unstable relationship with the label through its series of corporate mergers, the band was left with little prospect of releasing their album. Eventually, the band decided to release it on Planet Noise Records, a small indie label, and thenceforth managed themselves independently, until their 2005 signing with Metal Blade, on whose label they re-released Wake Pig in late 2005. Their career has been marked by several line-up changes, most notably Josh Eppard's departure to join Coheed and Cambria; the two bands used to be regular touring partners. The band has toured nationally several times, and have appeared on radio stations throughout the United States. Joey Eppard also has an active solo career and released a solo album, Been to the Future, in 2002.
When questioned about the band's name in an interview with Rock Something, Joey Eppard stated that they considered changing the name of the band several times, but always decided to keep the name 3. According to the same interview, the name of the band originally stems from Joey Eppard's own "fascination" with the number: "It is a reference to the construct of our reality as having predominantly 3 aspects. For example, we live in a 3 dimensional universe on the third planet from the sun, experiencing time as past, present and future in a form that consists of mind, body and spirit."
In separate tours in May and October 2007 the band toured with the British progressive rock group Porcupine Tree, on their Fear of a Blank Planet North American tour. 3 also went on the road with 1980s rock band Scorpions, and later finished up the second leg of the Fear of a Blank Planet tour with Porcupine Tree.
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