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  Sugar Ray Biography - AOL Music
Belying their origins as a raucous funk metal band, Sugar Ray turned out several of the most breezily infectious summer singles of the late '90s, hitting on an appealing combination of sunny pop, lightly funky hip-hop grooves, and reggae lilt.
Sugar Ray were formed in Orange County, the heavily suburban area south of Los Angeles, in 1992.
Sugar Ray returned in the summer of 2001 with their self-titled fourth album, which entered the charts at number six and gave the band its first-ever Top Ten album; meanwhile, the first single, "When It's Over," was another substantial hit in the familiar Sugar Ray mold.
music.aol.com /artist/sugar-ray/294514/biography   (767 words)

  
  Sugar (band) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sugar was an (additional info and facts about indie rock) indie rock band of the early 1990s led by former (additional info and facts about Hüsker Dü) Hüsker Dü vocalist/guitarist (additional info and facts about Bob Mould) Bob Mould.
The band released two records in 1992, (additional info and facts about Copper Blue) Copper Blue which was named NME's Album of the Year and Beaster, which was an EP of darker material recorded during the (additional info and facts about Copper Blue) Copper Blue sessions.
After an aborted attempt to record a second full-length,the band regrouped and File Under: Easy Listening was recorded quickly in the spring of 1994, and was released that fall.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/su/sugar_(band).htm   (202 words)

  
 Mento Music: Sugar Belly
At the height of his popularity in the late 1950s Sugar Belly was one of the important figures in the Jamaican music scene, turning his homemade saxophone into a natural vehicle for a distinctively Caribbean musical style.
Sugar Belly's band originally used a typical mento instrumentation of banjo, guitar and shakers, with the big bass kalimba known in Jamaica as a rumba box providing the bottom.
Sugar Belly brought popular songs from a broader range of local and international styles into his repertoire; still, as time passed, he and his band were heard from less and less.
www.mentomusic.com /sugar.htm   (1581 words)

  
 Sugar (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sugar, a Broadway musical based on the movie Some Like It Hot.
Sugar, a single by the band System of a Down
Sugar Land, a city in the U.S. state of Texas.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sugar_(disambiguation)   (136 words)

  
 Sugar FAQ (1996)
Sugar was formed by Bob Mould in February, 1992 after sending David and Malcolm home-demo versions of his songs so they could familiarize themselves with the material.
Sugar t-shirts have become elusive in the US and may all be out of print at this time.
Grant has his own band these days, Nova Mob, and Greg Norton, Husker Du's bassist, was away from music for a while (happily working as a chef at the trendy Table of Contents restaurant in St Paul), and now is reported to be involved in a new band project called Acoustic Tragedies.
www.thirdav.com /faq/sugarfaq.html   (5617 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Sugar (band)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sugar was an indie rock band of the early 1990s led by former Hüsker Dü vocalist/guitarist Bob Mould.
Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all.
Copper Blue (1992) was the debut album of the US band Sugar.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Sugar-(band)   (280 words)

  
 Sugar Ray & The Bluetones
The soundman, a partially deaf older gentleman known to the band as “The Captain” due to his uncanny resemblance to the late children’s television host Capt. Kangaroo, was contracted by Jeffrey on behalf of the band to supply a grand piano and the p.a.
On this particular occasion Sugar Ray and the band were perhaps into their third song of the evening, and Sugar called on Anthony to take the solo break on the piano, a beautiful full-size acoustic grand.
Sugar Ray politely addressed the hard-of-hearing soundman via his vocal microphone, saying succinctly, “Feedback on piano.” On hearing Ray’s message meant for the soundman but, of course, heard by the entire audience, the concert-goers without delay erupted in strong applause for the piano playing.
www.sugarrayandthebluetones.com /history.html   (5650 words)

  
 Local News - Jayton’s Jaybird Band takes a trip to Louisiana’s Sugar Bowl
Some band members are playing in the tournament and others are running the concession stand.
As one of several band members on the varsity basketball team, he hopes to be playing in the championship game of the tournament right before the band leaves for New Orleans.
Band members have been working hard to raise money for the trip, Amber Stanaland said, adding the whole town has supported the band.
www.texnews.com /1998/2000/local/band1229.html   (516 words)

  
 Sugar Dean - Rita Martelli - Mersey Beat
Sugar felt that, besides this, there were a few issues about Tony feeling that Sugar was trying to take over the group, which, Sugar says, was untrue.
Sugar recalled David Vaughan (son of Frankie) becoming involved with both of these bands, and he even recalled D.V. taking the Buzz Brothers for new clothes for the show they were booked for that night.
Sugar also says that, because his band was not so important, they could afford to be a little more cagey when offers came.
triumphpc.com /mersey-beat/a-z/sugardean2.shtml   (776 words)

  
 CNN - Sugar Ray flying high with new hit - September 9, 1997
NEW YORK (CNN) -- The members of the Los Angeles-based band Sugar Ray could hardly have come up with a better title for their current hit if they tried: "Fly," a Carribbean-tinged, dance hall-flavored tune, has helped them soar right into the top of the charts.
The album title, "Floored," was originally a reference to the band's state of exhaustion after finishing the album.
Tours and festival appearances are already planned for the United States and Europe, with the band also scheduling in some dates as openers on the KISS reunion jaunt.
www.cnn.com /SHOWBIZ/9709/09/sugar.ray   (449 words)

  
 Sugar Ray Biography | Bio | Picure | Mark McGrath | Pic | Fly | Every Morning   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sugar Ray is best known for their pop-reggae hit Fly and hot lead singer Mark McGrath.
Before they changed their name, band mates Mark McGrath, Rodney Sheppard on guitar, Murphy Karges on bass, Stan Frazier on drums and Craig "DJ Homicide" Bullock on turntables, were known as Shrinky Dinx.
In 1995 Sugar Ray released their first CD entitled Lemonade and Brownies.
www.kidzworld.com /site/p878.htm   (329 words)

  
 Sugar Ray to perform at Centennial Hall - Monday Jan. 14, 2002 - The Arizona Daily Wildcat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The nationally acclaimed rock band is performing a concert at the University of Arizona at 7:30 p.m.
A common reason for event cancellation is what UAB refers to as "one-offs," where a band backs out because it is making a special trip to UA, as opposed to stopping during a tour.
The decision to bring Sugar Ray to campus was influenced by several factors, including its previously established tour during the same time and its popularity among UA students.
wildcat.arizona.edu /papers/95/78/01_1.html   (515 words)

  
 Rock On The Net: Sugar Ray
Sugar Ray formed in 1992 with Mark McGrath on vocals, Rodney Sheppard on guitar, Murphy Karges on bass, Craig "DJ Homicide" Bullock, and Stan Frazier on drums.
Sugar Ray's sound of blended alternative-rock with hip-hop influences began to emerge as an eclectic sound that Sheppard describes as "schizophrenic."
Sugar Ray rented a run-down studio in New York City to begin work on their second LP.
www.rockonthenet.com /artists-s/sugarray_main.htm   (980 words)

  
 Biographys @ Sugarray.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The band were soon ready with enough material to begin recording at a proper studio.
Bands like Duran Duran or The Human League, they were the soundtrack to my high school years and subsequently, my life.
When the Gilmore sessions concluded, the band realized that while the majority of the record was the exact combination of electric energy and inventive songwriting that they had in mind, beat-based songs like "When It's Over" and "Ours," had reached the point where they needed one man's magic touch to make them perfect.
www.sugarray.com /bios/sugarray/srbio.html   (2035 words)

  
 Sugar FAQ (1996)
Sugar was formed by Bob Mould in February, 1992 after sending David and Malcolm home-demo versions of his songs so they could familiarize themselves with the material.
Sugar t-shirts have become elusive in the US and may all be out of print at this time.
Grant has his own band these days, Nova Mob, and Greg Norton, Husker Du's bassist, was away from music for a while (happily working as a chef at the trendy Table of Contents restaurant in St Paul), and now is reported to be involved in a new band project called Acoustic Tragedies.
world.std.com /~thirdave/faq.html   (5617 words)

  
 purevolume™ | Sugar Glyder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Innovative and fresh, with a style all their own, Sugar Glyder was conceived in Waxhaw, North Carolina in late 2003, by guitarist Chris Rigo and singer/guitarist Daniel Howie.
The band speaks to the hearts of fans by pouring all of their energy and complete, honest, raw emotion into their music and lyrics.
Starting out as an aspiring high school band, Sugar Glyder successfully won over their peers in the school systems Battle of the Bands competition.
www.purevolume.com /sugarglyder   (233 words)

  
 Campus Circle
Cooper is still responsible for booking the bands, yet unlike most bookings which are made from bands sending in their demos, Cooper books shows by going to see bands that she feels will fit into the Kiss or Kill lineup.
The most vital way for a band to become a part of Kiss or Kill is its members’ willingness to support the other bands already involved in the collective.
As for The Dollyrots – BANG Sugar BANG’s partner in crime on the Kiss or Kill tour – the band is a punk trip consisting of Kelly Ogden on bass and lead vocals, Luis Cabeza on guitar and backup vocals, and Josh Valenti on drums.
www.campuscircle.net /review.cfm?r=316   (691 words)

  
 Sugar ray lyrics, Sugar ray guitar tabs, Sugar ray bass tabs, Sugar ray pictures, Sugar ray fonts, discography, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Band fonts section Sugar ray is another category that deserves some attention, especially for those who are big fans of the band Sugar ray and like to collect or create band logos and such.
Our band font section has quiet a few different fonts for you to download, so you can type any text the way your favorite band writes their on their album cover.
Members will be able to submit and rate Sugar ray tablature and lyrics, add pictures and other information about Sugar ray such as reviews, comments, interesting facts in the history of the band Sugar ray.
musiceffect.com /sugar_ray/discography   (986 words)

  
 Kia Motors America
Building on their successful pasts, both Spectra and Sugar Ray are teaming up as they return to capture the hearts of their hip, fun and spirited consumers.
Sugar Ray took the music scene by storm when their hit album, Floored, was released in 1997 and sold 2 million copies.
Answering to their loyal fan base, the bands newest release, In the Pursuit of Leisure, hit record stores in late 2003 and blends a variety of sounds - including summery island rhythms, funky hip-hop grooves, and infectious 80s-inspired melodies - into their own uniquely characteristic pop/rock cocktail.
www.kia.com /040604.php   (604 words)

  
 Modern Fix
Sugar Cult’s Marko 72 has been in more bands then I am years alive so he definitely has one up on me. His kick back mannerisms and ability to kick ass up on stage made him quite possibly the most interesting guy I’ve interviewed all year.
There’s always guys in the band doing it as a hobby and someone that’s always more focused on his job but you have to leave everything behind and get the band going.
I love Sugar Cult, I’m addicted to their “Start Static” album and “Bouncing Off the Walls,” “Hate Every Beautiful Day,” and “Lost In You.” I do believe this is my favorite album for the time being.
www.modernfix.com /features/20/suger.htm   (2452 words)

  
 SUGAR (the Band) - Cover Band - Raleigh, NC - Wake County, North Carolina
Let SUGAR (the Band) be your choice for the perfect Cover Band at your private party, corporate event, or special occasion.
In addition to SUGAR the band when we perform at weddings/special events we usually include in our services: Any Jazz or classical piano while guests arrive, an event planner, an awesome sound system, professional lighting system, we emcee the entire event/reception and make special annoucements, provide a DJ during any breaks, perform special requests....
They immediately responded to our request for information, were one of the only bands willing to play 3 hours without taking breaks, were wonderful to deal with in terms of song-selection (not to mention that they can do nearly ANYTHING, including a LOT of current songs) and their talent was incredible.
www.gigmasters.com /rock/SugarweddingBand   (1260 words)

  
 Cool Sugar Ray Facts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
*The band's old name was Shrinky Dinx, but when they were threatened by a lawsuit from Milton Bradley, the manufacturer of the shrinking-pieces-o-plastic, the toy from which they took the name from.
*When Sugar Ray had just hit the road in support of their first release, they needed to recruit a new DJ to go on the road since in the studio they had DJ Lethal lay down all the turntable action.
*Sugar Ray had to cancel their European tour because a fan had jumped on stage at a show in Bologna, Italy and somehow damaged Mark's ligament in his knee.
members.aol.com /SuGaRrRaY/facts.html   (2543 words)

  
 News 14 Carolina | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES
Band organizers say they have about half of the money they need.
Sugar Bowl representatives have given the school a deadline of Dec. 3 to come up with the rest of the money.
The West Charlotte High School band is still trying to raise enough money to perform in the Sugar Bowl.
www.news14charlotte.com /content/top_stories?ArID=80413   (112 words)

  
 SoundClick artist: Sugar Valley - Band page with free MP3 music downloads on SoundClick   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Sugar Valley has been know to share the stage with the likes of Uncle Lightnin', Mark "porkchop" Holder, Kristi Rose, Rex Hobart and the Misery Boys, and Alejandro Escovedo.
They stood there for every song we did, and when they got up to do their set they dedicated their whole set to us because after touring the whole country for 5 months, they said we were the first and only real country band they have played with on that tour.
That band was Rex Hobart and the Misery Boys.
www.soundclick.com /bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=2458   (725 words)

  
 Sugar Ray and the Bluetones at the Lehigh Valley Blues and Jazz Festival
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones at the Lehigh Valley Blues and Jazz Festival
Ray's band Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, who were together for over twelve years, recorded two albums for the Rounder Record label.
This CD which features Sugar Ray with James Cotton, Charlie Musselwhite, and Billy Branch was recently nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Traditional Blues category (January 2001).
www.lvbluesfest.com /Entertainers/sugar/sugar.html   (457 words)

  
 Sugar Shack
If you had to summarize the 12-plus year career of Sugar Shack in one word, it would have to be indifference.
Supposedly a girl who wrote for the australian rolling stone was there -she must of thought we were the biggest losers in the entire history of rock.
The drummer from Harlow, the all-girl goth/metal band on that show was always referring to Soul Cracker as "that fucking Sugar Shack".
www.estrus.com /interviews/shack.html   (1415 words)

  
 Spike TV to Debut ON THE ROAD - A TRUE ROCK-N-ROLL ROAD STORY
Trink informs the group that they will be going on tour with Sugar Ray and provides them with ALL ACCESS passes, granting them the ability to work behind-the-scenes with the band for their duration on the tour.
With the help of Mark McGrath and the other band members, Trink decides who gets to keep their ALL ACCESS pass and continue on the road with the band.
Answering to their loyal fan base, the bands newest release, In the Pursuit of Leisure, hit record stores in late 2003 and blends a variety of sounds -- including summery island rhythms, funky hip-hop grooves, and infectious 80s inspired melodies -- into their own uniquely characteristic pop/rock cocktail.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-07-2004/0002206069&EDATE=   (807 words)

  
 ExtraTV.com: Mark McGrath
Shortly after, in 1997, the band's collaboration with reggae artist Super Cat resulted in the song "Fly," which dominated the airwaves.
Sugar Ray's success rocketed McGrath to pop-star status, as he graced the covers of "Rolling Stone" and "Spin." He has even made "People" magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" issue twice, named "Sexiest Rocker" in 1998 and "Sexiest Co-Host" in 2004.
After "Floored," Sugar Ray released "14:59," in reference to its fading "15 minutes of fame." Ironically, the CD wound up outselling its predecessor, going triple-platinum with hit singles "Every Morning," "Someday" and "Falls Apart." Their success continued with the release of the self-titled album, "Sugar Ray," which garnered the band its first-ever top-10 album.
extratv.warnerbros.com /v2/about/hosts/mcgrath.html   (262 words)

  
 Sugar Ray
Since the early seventies, "Sugar" as he is affectionately known throughout the music business, has been a full-time musician.
A few words into a conversation with Sugar Ray and it’s easy to understand why Norcia has recognized the success in the music industry that he has.
He told me that his band had plans to record an album with Pat Benetar’s husband (Neil Geraldo) as the producer, and they were looking for a stronger singer.
www.swaves.com /Back_Issues/Feb99/SugarRay.htm   (1331 words)

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