Foxy Shazam
| Foxy Shazam | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | Experimental rock, glam rock, alternative rock, hard rock, post-hardcore, pop rock, soul |
| Years active | 2004–2014 (hiatus) |
| Labels | Ferret Music, Sire/Warner Bros. Records, I.R.S. Records/EMI |
| Associated acts | Look Afraid, V-MOB, Train of Thought, Tub Ring |
| Website | www.foxyshazam.com |
| Members | Eric Sean Nally Loren Daniel Turner Daisy Caplan Schuyler Vaughn White Aaron McVeigh Alex Nauth |
| Past members | Joseph Allen Halberstadt Elijah Rust Jamison Pack Teddy Aitkins John Sims Skylyn Ohlenkamp |
Foxy Shazam is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio (composed of lead vocalist Eric Nally, guitarist Loren Turner, pianist Sky White, bassist Daisy Caplan, trumpeter and back-up vocalist Alex Nauth, and drummer Aaron McVeigh). They were formed in 2004. The band released their debut album The Flamingo Trigger independently before signing with Ferret Music, under which they recorded their second album, Introducing. The following year, the band recorded its first major label record with producer John Feldmann. Foxy Shazam signed with Sire Records and released its self-titled major label debut in 2010. The band's fourth studio album, The Church of Rock and Roll, was released in January 2012. Gonzo, the band's fifth album, was released April 2, 2014. They announced in October 2014 they were disbanding for an unknown length of time.
In 2003, the original members of Foxy Shazam were naming the group and chose "Train of Thought". At the time, they were creating a much heavier sound for their unofficial debut independent album, called The Flamingo Trigger. They later released a small portion of their first self-released extended play (EP), which were consisted of solely two songs. In 2004, they had decided to change the name of the band to "Foxy Shazam!". On June 15, 2005, the band released their official debut album, titled The Flamingo Trigger. In support of their debut album, the band toured all across the country from 2006 to 2007, where they had been presenting with much more aggressive post-hardcore sounds than their later materials.
After the band's debut tour, the group announced that they signed a record deal to Ferret Music. On January 22, 2008, they released their second album, titled Introducing. The album was supported by their lead single: "A Dangerous Man". In 2008, they were named as one of the "100 Bands You Need to Know" by Alternative Press, which led the band earning their spots on tours with bands such as The Darkness, The Strokes, The Sounds, The Fall of Troy, Hole, Portugal. The Man, Tub Ring, The Dear Hunter, Tera Melos, Free Energy, Bad Rabbits, Panic! at the Disco and The Young Veins, to support for their second studio release.
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