Abel was an American rock band from Poughkeepsie, New York. The band primarily played alternative rock and indie rock music, with soul music influences.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] The band began making music in 2008, and disbanded in 2013.[1] Membership consisted of vocalist/guitarist Kevin Kneifel, guitarist Dan Bishop, bassist Alex David, and drummer John Rell III.[1] The band released an extended play, The Honest Love, in 2009, through Dreamt Music.[3][5][8] Their first studio album, Lesser Men, was released by Come&Live! Records, in 2010.[4][6][9] Their final studio album, Make It Right, was released independently in 2012.[7][10]
Abel | |
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| Origin | Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Genres | alternative rock, indie rock, soul |
| Years active | 2008–2013 |
| Labels | Dreamt Music, Come&Live! |
| Past members | Kevin Kneifel Dan Bishop Alex David John Rell III |
| Website | abeltheband |
Background edit
Abel was an American rock band[1] from Poughkeepsie, New York.[3] Their members included vocalist/guitarist Kevin Kneifel, guitarist Dan Bishop, bassist Alex David, and drummer John Rell III.[1][2]
Music history edit
The band formed in 2008, with their first release, The Honest Love, an extended play, released by Dreamt Music on September 1, 2009.[5][8] They released a studio album, Lesser Men, on October 19, 2010 with Come&Live Records.[6][9] Their final studio album, Make It Right, was released independently on September 18, 2012.[7][10]
Members edit
- Line-up[1]
- Kevin Kneifel - vocals, guitar
- Dan Bishop - guitar
- Alex David - bass
- John Rell III - drums
Discography edit
- Studio albums
- Lesser Men (October 19, 2010, Come&Live!)[6][9]
- Make It Right (September 18, 2012, Independent)[7][10]
- EPs
- The Honest Love (September 1, 2009, Dreamt Music)[5][8]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f Jesus Freak Hideout. "Abel". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Farmer, Caleb (December 13, 2010). "Interview with Abel". Decapolis. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c Webber, Ian (December 28, 2009). "Review: The Honest Love - Abel". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ a b Willoughby, Peter John (November 19, 2010). "Review: Lesser Men - Abel". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Estabrooks, Timothy (September 30, 2009). "Abel, "The Honest Love" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Fryberger, Scott (October 14, 2010). "Abel, "Lesser Men" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Fryberger, Scott (September 15, 2012). "Abel, "Make It Right" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Scott.L (August 31, 2009). "Review : Abel - The Honest Love". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Shawn H. (October 18, 2010). "Review : Abel - Lesser Men". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Walz, Sara (October 9, 2012). "Review : Abel - Make It Right". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2015.