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The Black is a rock band from Austin, Texas that formed in 2002 when singer/songwriter David Longoria began collaborating with drummer Andy Morales. The two were later joined by renowned guitarist Alan Schaefer (son of famous guitar maker Ed Schaefer) and Nick Moulos of the Austin band The Crackpipes.
The Black | |
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 (l-r): Yamal Said, Alan Schaefer, David Longoria | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2002 – present |
| Labels | K Woo |
| Members | David Longoria (vocals, guitar) Alan Schaefer (lead guitar) Matt Simon (drums) Bryan Mammel(piano, keys) Amy Hawthorne(bass guitar) |
| Past members | Clint Newsom Nick Moulos Andy Morales Zach Hennard Adam Amparan Danica Newell Conrad Keely, Jason Reece, Kevin Allen, Danny Wood, Doni Schroader (...Trail of Dead) Trivett Wingo (The Sword) Jason Chronis, Matt Simon, Jared Van Fleet (Voxtrot) |
| Website | http://www.theblackmusic.com/ |
History edit
Their full-length album Tanglewood was recorded in 2004 and released the spring of 2005 on their own record label K Woo.
The band's next release, titled Donna, was released in the summer of 2007.
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- Tanglewood (20 April 2005)
- Donna EP (30 July 2007)
- Little Hits/China (2009)
- Sun in the Day Moon at Night (12 October 2011) [1][2][3]
Videos edit
- Little Hits on YouTube.com
- Now I Am Here on YouTube.com
Members edit
Current edit
- David Longoria – lyrics, vocals 2004–present
- Alan Schaefer – guitar 2004–present
- Matt Simon – drums present
- Bryan Mammel – Piano, keys present
- Amy Hawthorne -bass
Previous edit
Drummers
- Andy Morales – (2004)
- Yamal Said-(2005)(2007)
Bassists
- Clint Newsom – (2004)
- Nick Moulos – (2004–2005)
- Adam Amparan – (2005–2006)
- Zach Hennard – (2006–2007)
- Pink Nasty – (2007)
Pianists
- Danica Newell – (2004)
- Conrad Keely – (2005)
- Jared Van Fleet – (2006–2007)
References edit
- ^ Doug Freeman (November 19, 2010). "The Black: Sun in the Day Moon at Night". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
- ^ "Review: The Black, Sun In The Day Moon At Night". Georgetown University Radio. November 9, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
- ^ Tom Pilcher (October 22, 2010). "New in music". The Lawrentian. Retrieved August 10, 2014.