Brad Vander Ark
| The Verve Pipe | |
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The Verve Pipe, 2007.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | West Michigan, United States |
| Genres | Alternative rock, post-grunge |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | RCA |
| Website | www |
| Members |
Brian Vander Ark Sam Briggs Joel Ferguson Randall Sly Craig Griffith Lou Musa |
| Past members | Donny Brown A.J. Dunning Brad Vander Ark Brian Stout Doug Corella John Connors Andy Reed Todd Long Scott Stefanski |
The Verve Pipe is an American rock band now based out of West Michigan. It was formed in 1992 in East Lansing by Brian Vander Ark, Brian Stout and Donny Brown.
In November 1992, working with producer/engineer Jonathan Frazer, they released their first album, I've Suffered a Head Injury. The original 10-song version of the CD is no longer available. A seven-song version, without the original recording of "The Freshmen", was later released as an EP. The band, known for its energetic live performances, built strong followings during its early years, especially in the college towns of Kalamazoo and East Lansing.
In the fall of 1993, the band released a second album, Pop Smear, again working with Frazer, which helped them gain a devoted following in their native state of Michigan and their eventual signing with RCA Records in 1995. A.J. Dunning replaced Stout on guitar for the recording of Pop Smear and remained in the band for their three RCA records. This album featured the popular tracks "Spoonful of Sugar" and "Victoria".
Their first major label release was 1996's Villains, which was a minor hit and launched two respectably selling singles, first "Photograph", then the No. 5 Billboard Hot 100 hit "The Freshmen", which was their one and only pop hit. They came back with a new album, The Verve Pipe, in 1999. The album, however, failed to contain the commercial appeal of its predecessor.
The band's 2001 release Underneath contained the song "Colorful", which was featured on the soundtrack of the film Rock Star, and "Happiness Is", featured on the soundtrack of the film Joe Somebody.
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