Unified Theory (band)
| Unified Theory | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Luma |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, hard rock |
| Years active | 1998–2001 |
| Labels | 3.33 |
| Associated acts | Celia Green, Blind Melon, Pearl Jam, Live |
| Past members |
Chris Shinn Christopher Thorn Brad Smith Dave Krusen |
Unified Theory, previously Luma, were an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1998. The lineup consisted of Chris Shinn (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), formerly of Celia Green, former Blind Melon members Christopher Thorn (lead guitar) and Brad Smith (bass) as well as Dave Krusen (drums) formerly of Pearl Jam.
Following the death of singer Shannon Hoon, former Blind Melon members Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith moved to Seattle and began working on a new project. This project was put on hold following Thorn's move to Los Angeles. However, after meeting former Celia Green singer Chris Shinn, they regrouped with Smith in Seattle and, with the addition of former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen, formed Luma in 1998. The following year, they released a self-titled EP before renaming themselves Unified Theory, after Albert Einstein's unified field theory, releasing their self-titled debut album in 2000.
Unified Theory toured in support of their album and began recording their second album. However, in 2001, the band disbanded with Smith citing a "sudden lack of chemistry" for the breakup. Their second album Cinematic was eventually released in 2006.
Guitarist Christopher Thorn and bassist Brad Smith were members of alternative rock band Blind Melon. The band released two studio albums, Blind Melon and Soup, before singer Shannon Hoon died of a drug overdose in 1995. Smith and Thorn moved to Seattle, Washington following Hoon's death, with the band taking extended break, releasing Nico, a rarities compilation album, in 1996. The same year, the remaining band members began discussing the possibility of continuing Blind Melon with a new vocalist, eventually deciding to continue under a different moniker and, unsuccessfully, auditioning a number of singers before going their separate ways.
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