William Perry Moore is an American musician best known as the frontman for the Jet City Rock[1] band The Adarna and as the former lead guitarist for The Slants.[2][3] A dance-rock band composed entirely of Asian Americans.
William Perry Moore III | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Will Moore |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, Rock, dance-rock, synthpop |
| Occupations | Singer, musician, producer, educator, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass, synth |
| Labels | Soundgate |
| Member of | The Adarna, Death by Overkill, Tinsel Town Mafia |
| Formerly of | The Slants, Veritas |
| Website | williamperrymoore |
Early life and career edit
Moore is a military-brat born in Gainesville, Florida. Due to the nature of military life, Moore's family would often move every 1–3 years which would suit his life well as a touring musician. Moore completed a performing arts degree from Middlesex University and pursued acting which landed him his first major motion picture on "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"[4] with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in 2005.[5] It was shortly after this that William began to pursue music full-time with his Los Angeles-based group, Veritas from 2004 to 2010. Veritas would tour nationally appearing at a host of venues and festivals including CMJ. To keep the band able to tour, Moore relocated to Seattle, Washington.[6] Moore currently lives in Seattle working as a voice instructor, music mentor, and producer when he's not performing. [7]
The Adarna edit
In 2011, Moore created the Seattle-based band, The Adarna. In December 2015, The Adarna went overseas to entertain the US troops stationed in the Middle East and Southwest Asia which was sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment.[8][9] The Adarna performed at Rocklahoma 2017 alongside headliners Red Sun Rising, Fuel, Zakk Wylde, and Stone Sour.[10][11] In May 2018, they appeared at Bratfest alongside Winger, Voodoo Fix, Shallow Side, and Bobaflex.[12][13]
In March 2019, it was officially announced The Adarna would be joining Hinder for the Lucky 7 Tour alongside dates with Saving Abel, and American Sin.[14][15]
It was announced that The Adarna would return to Brat Fest in May 2022 to perform alongside Royal Bliss and 38 Special.[16][17]
The Slants edit
Moore joined The Slants in 2012 as their lead guitarist.[18] The Slants gained media notoriety during the band's Supreme Court legal battle with the Patent and Trademark Office over the usage of the name "The Slants." The Slants won their case and were featured on news outlets like NPR, Conan, The Daily Show, and the BBC.[19][20] [21] Moore stayed with the band until 2015 as an active member for a number of the group's national tours and appeared in several music videos. Moore later appeared on their Christmas 2020 Ramones' Cover of "I Don't Want to Fight Tonight."[22] In 2023, Moore reunited with the members to perform on the album, "The Band Plays On."[23]
Discography edit
- 2009: Veritas (Veritas) - "White Lies & Pretty Poisons"
- 2012: The Adarna (The Adarna) - "The Adarna" EP
- 2015: The Adarna (The Adarna) - "How Perceptive"
- 2015: The Adarna (The Adarna) - "Project Gratitude"
- 2018: The Adarna (The Adarna) - "Road to Resonance"
- 2019: Death by Overkill (Death by Overkill) - "Hold My Beer, Son"
- 2023: The Slants (The Slants) – "The Band Plays On"
References edit
- ^ "Jet City Rock The Adarna". Seattle Insider. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "William Perry Moore from The Slants". The Slants Official. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Slants Trade Mark Fight Federal Court". Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Mr & Mrs. Smith". Imdb. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "William Perry Moore on WOTS". Word on the Street Podcast. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Gene Stout Touring". Gene Stout. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "WPM About". WPM Official. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Kurrent Music. A Collaborative Music Blog". www.kurrentmusic.com. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ Hunter Cache Magazine, Jeff (July 23, 2015). "The Adarna delivers 'Jet City Rock' at Why Sound". The Herald Journal. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ "2017 Rocklahoma".
- ^ Bowar, Chad (March 23, 2017). "Rocklahoma 2017 Daily Band Lineups Revealed". Loudwire. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- ^ "Bratfest The Adarna".
- ^ "The Adarna". Rockbandom Magazine. April 16, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
- ^ "Hinder". www.facebook.com. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Rock band Hinder to play in Marion". The Southern. March 20, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "The Adarna Return to Madison WI for Bratfest 2020 •". January 30, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ "The Adarna". World's Largest Brat Fest. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ "The Slants FB". The Slants official FB. April 16, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
- ^ "NPR Code Switch". NPR. April 16, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
- ^ "NPR Two Way". NPR. April 16, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
- ^ "NPR Trademark Dispute". NPR. April 16, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
- ^ "I Don't Want to Fight". FB. April 16, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
- ^ "The Band Plays On Interview". YouTube. April 16, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.