Britt Black
Encyclopedia
Britt Black daughter of Peter Karroll from Her Royal Majesty's Records
, is a Canadian
rock musician. Her musical career began at the age of ten when she co-wrote with pop rock artist Bif Naked
for the track "Violence", released on Lava/Atlantic. At the age of fourteen Britt founded the all female teen group LiveonRelease
. The band was signed to Warner Music where it released two albums, "Seeing Red" and "Goes On A Field Trip". The success of these records landed the band on international showcases, along with starting a blitz on Canada's media including several high rotation music videos and spots on national TV & radio shows. The band's premier single "I'm Afraid Of Britney Spears" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Dude, Where's My Car?
. When LiveonRelease
eventually broke up, Black was quickly taken on by Bif Naked
to perform as lead guitarist. More recently, Black released her first solo album, "Blackout," which was released in Canada in 2005 and in America on July 25th, 2006 through Bodog Music/Sony/Red. At the end of 2007 Britt Black announced on her MySpace
that she was taking a break from touring to write and record her second album, but in February of 2008 she also announced on her MySpace that she is developing a new band. The name of the new band is Stay Beautiful which features Britt Black and Marcus Ireland on lead vocals. In March of 2009 Britt announced on her MySpace
that she will now be playing guitar in Lillix
. In April 2010, Lillix announced on their website that she had left the band "as of winter 2009."
Her song : "Night Time" was included in the game Scarface : The World is Yours' soundtrack.
Ex-Members
Her Royal Majesty's Records
Her Royal Majesty's Records is a Vancouver-based independent record label, managed by Peter Karroll and Riley Karroll.Peter Karroll was also the lead guitarist, song writer and front man for the "Karroll Brothers Band " .The band was originally from northern Alberta , with stops in Kamloops and...
, is a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
rock musician. Her musical career began at the age of ten when she co-wrote with pop rock artist Bif Naked
Bif Naked
Bif Naked is a Juno Award-winning, Indian-born American-Canadian multi-platinum record selling, rock singer, writer, poet, motivational speaker and actress.-Personal life:...
for the track "Violence", released on Lava/Atlantic. At the age of fourteen Britt founded the all female teen group LiveonRelease
LiveonRelease
LiveonRelease was a Canadian all-girl pop punk/rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia. The band formed in 2000 and broke up in 2003.LiveonRelease's genre of music follows the likes of Blink-182...
. The band was signed to Warner Music where it released two albums, "Seeing Red" and "Goes On A Field Trip". The success of these records landed the band on international showcases, along with starting a blitz on Canada's media including several high rotation music videos and spots on national TV & radio shows. The band's premier single "I'm Afraid Of Britney Spears" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Dude, Where's My Car?
Dude, Where's My Car?
Dude, Where's My Car? is a 2000 American stoner comedy film directed by Danny Leiner. The film stars Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott as two young men who find themselves wasted and forget where they parked their car....
. When LiveonRelease
LiveonRelease
LiveonRelease was a Canadian all-girl pop punk/rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia. The band formed in 2000 and broke up in 2003.LiveonRelease's genre of music follows the likes of Blink-182...
eventually broke up, Black was quickly taken on by Bif Naked
Bif Naked
Bif Naked is a Juno Award-winning, Indian-born American-Canadian multi-platinum record selling, rock singer, writer, poet, motivational speaker and actress.-Personal life:...
to perform as lead guitarist. More recently, Black released her first solo album, "Blackout," which was released in Canada in 2005 and in America on July 25th, 2006 through Bodog Music/Sony/Red. At the end of 2007 Britt Black announced on her MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
that she was taking a break from touring to write and record her second album, but in February of 2008 she also announced on her MySpace that she is developing a new band. The name of the new band is Stay Beautiful which features Britt Black and Marcus Ireland on lead vocals. In March of 2009 Britt announced on her MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
that she will now be playing guitar in Lillix
Lillix
Lillix is a pop/rock band from Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada, formed under the name Tigerlily in 1997 when the early members were in high school. The band was originally composed of guitarist Tasha-Ray Evin, keyboardist Lacey-Lee Evin, bassist Louise Burns, and drummer Sierra Hills...
. In April 2010, Lillix announced on their website that she had left the band "as of winter 2009."
Her song : "Night Time" was included in the game Scarface : The World is Yours' soundtrack.
Equipment
- Fender StratocasterFender StratocasterThe Fender Stratocaster, often referred to as "Strat", is a model of electric guitar designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and Freddie Tavares in 1954, and manufactured continuously by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation to the present. It is a double-cutaway guitar, with an extended top...
with Seymour DuncanSeymour DuncanSeymour Duncan is a company that is best known for manufacturing of guitar pickups, and currently has a line of effects pedals. The company was founded in 1976 by guitarist and luthier Seymour W. Duncan and his then-wife Cathy Carter Duncan in Goleta, California, USA...
humbuckers - MarshallMarshall AmplificationMarshall Amplification is a British company, founded by drummer Jim Marshall, that designs and manufactures music amplifiers, brands personal headphones/earphones , and, after acquiring Natal Drums, drums and bongos. Marshall amplifiers, and specifically their guitar amplifiers, are among the most...
JCM 2000 full-stack - DunlopDunlop ManufacturingDunlop Manufacturing, Inc., known colloquially as Jim Dunlop, is a manufacturer of musical accessories based in Benicia, California. Originally founded in 1965 by Jim Dunlop, Sr., the company has grown from a small home operation to being a large manufacturer of music gear for over 40 years.- Way...
Tortex 1.0mm picks and Ernie BallErnie BallErnie Ball was an American entrepreneur, musician, and innovator, widely acclaimed as a revolutionary in the development of guitar-related products. He began as a club and local television musician and small business entrepreneur, building an international business in guitars and accessories that...
strings, gauged .011-.052 - pod - Amp Farm amplifier-modeling software plug-in for Pro ToolsPro ToolsPro Tools is a digital audio workstation platform for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems, developed and manufactured by Avid Technology. It is widely used by professionals throughout the audio industries for recording and editing in music production, film scoring, film, and television...
(for recording) - 57' Les Paul Junior historic re-issue with P-90 handwound pickups
Band
- Britt Black - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Ex-Members
- David Dandy - Guitar, Backup Vocals
- Daryl Hood - Drums
- Howard Humenick - Bass
Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears" | W/Liveonrelease - Seeing Red |
| 2002 | "Get With It" | W/Liveonrelease - Seeing Red |
| 2002 | "Emotional Griptape" | W/Liveonrelease - Seeing Red |
| 2003 | "Let's Go" | W/Liveonrelease - Goes on a Field Trip |
| 2003 | "Rich and Filthy" | W/Bif Naked - Essentially Naked |
| 2004 | "Back In The Day" | W/Bif Naked - Essentially Naked |
| 2005 | "Jet Black Heart" | Blackout |
| 2005 | "Speed of Light" | Blackout |
| 2009 | "Dance Alone" | w/Lillix' |
External links
- Interview
- Interview for Guitar Player Magazine - Interview and equipment information.
- Official Britt Black MySpace page
- Stay Beautiful Official Myspace
- Interview