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Fair (band)
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Fair is an alternative rock
band that features musician and producer Aaron Sprinkle
; they are currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records
. Sprinkle was formerly the guitarist for Christian alternative band Poor Old Lu
in the 1990s. After Poor Old Lu broke up, Sprinkle released several albums, both as a solo artist and as the lead-singer of the band Rose Blossom Punch
. He became better known, however, for his work producing albums for bands such as Anberlin
, Demon Hunter
, Kutless
, and Emery
. In 2005, Fair was created out of the members of Sprinkle's touring band – Sprinkle, fellow Poor Old Lu alum Nick Barber, Erick Newbill, and Joey Sanchez.
The band recorded their first album throughout the fall and winter of 2005/2006 in Seattle. The album, The Best Worst-Case Scenario
, was released on June 6, 2006 to generally positive reviews. Fair supported the release of the album by touring with Eisley
in the spring of 2006. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award
for Best Recording Package (art director Ryan Clark) in 2006.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band that features musician and producer Aaron Sprinkle
Aaron Sprinkle
Aaron Sprinkle is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Seattle, Washington.-Career:His career in music began in high school with a group called BellBangVilla. BellBangVilla became Poor Old Lu and they released a number of albums . Aaron Sprinkle also sang and played...
; they are currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
. Sprinkle was formerly the guitarist for Christian alternative band Poor Old Lu
Poor Old Lu
Poor Old Lu was a pioneering alternative Christian band based in the American Northwest. The band experimented with a variety of sounds and genres, particularly grunge, funk and psychedelic rock. The band consisted of Scott Hunter with the vocals, Jesse Sprinkle as the drummer for the band, Aaron...
in the 1990s. After Poor Old Lu broke up, Sprinkle released several albums, both as a solo artist and as the lead-singer of the band Rose Blossom Punch
Rose Blossom Punch
Rose Blossom Punch is a post-grunge/alternative rock band featuring Aaron Sprinkle from Seattle, Washington. They ran from 1995, to 1999.-Biography:...
. He became better known, however, for his work producing albums for bands such as Anberlin
Anberlin
Anberlin is an American rock band formed in Winter Haven, Florida in 2002. Since the beginning of 2007, the band has consisted of lead vocalist Stephen Christian, guitarists Joseph Milligan and Christian McAlhaney, bassist Deon Rexroat, and drummer Nathan Young.Members of Anberlin originally formed...
, Demon Hunter
Demon Hunter
Demon Hunter is an American heavy metal band from Seattle, Washington, started in 2000 by brothers Don Clark and Ryan Clark. All of Demon Hunter's members are Christians and express their love for Jesus in many of their songs. Although the brothers created the band, only one remains, Don Clark...
, Kutless
Kutless
Kutless is a Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released six studio albums including their latest, It Is Well. The band has also released a live album, Live from Portland. Currently, they have sold almost 2 million records.-Biography:Formed in...
, and Emery
Emery (band)
Emery is an American four-piece post-hardcore band from Rock Hill, South Carolina currently signed to both Tooth & Nail Records and Solid State Records and based in Seattle, Washington. Emery was founded in Rock Hill, South Carolina with the original lineup consisting of Toby Morrell, Devin...
. In 2005, Fair was created out of the members of Sprinkle's touring band – Sprinkle, fellow Poor Old Lu alum Nick Barber, Erick Newbill, and Joey Sanchez.
The band recorded their first album throughout the fall and winter of 2005/2006 in Seattle. The album, The Best Worst-Case Scenario
The Best Worst-Case Scenario
The Best Worst-Case Scenario is the first album released by Tooth & Nail Records alternative rock band Fair, which features notable musician and record producer Aaron Sprinkle...
, was released on June 6, 2006 to generally positive reviews. Fair supported the release of the album by touring with Eisley
Eisley
Eisley is a rock band from Tyler, Texas, consisting of four siblings and their cousin , all of whom were born and live in Texas. Although the band's name translates to ice island in several Germanic languages, it was actually selected by the bandmates because of its link to the Star Wars saga...
in the spring of 2006. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
for Best Recording Package (art director Ryan Clark) in 2006.
Members
- Aaron SprinkleAaron SprinkleAaron Sprinkle is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Seattle, Washington.-Career:His career in music began in high school with a group called BellBangVilla. BellBangVilla became Poor Old Lu and they released a number of albums . Aaron Sprinkle also sang and played...
– guitar, lead vocals. - Erick Newbill – guitar, vocals.
- Joey Sanchez – drums, percussion.
- Nick Barber – bass guitar, vocals.
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Label | Chart Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
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| The Best Worst-Case Scenario The Best Worst-Case Scenario The Best Worst-Case Scenario is the first album released by Tooth & Nail Records alternative rock band Fair, which features notable musician and record producer Aaron Sprinkle... |
June 6, 2006 | Tooth & Nail Records Tooth & Nail Records Tooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today... |
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| Disappearing World Disappearing World Disappearing World is the second album from Tooth & Nail Records band Fair, which features notable musician and record producer Aaron Sprinkle... |
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Singles
| Title | Release Date | Album | Chart Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot 100 | |||
| Carelessness Carelessness (song) "Carelessness" is a song by Seattle alternative rock quartet Fair, released as a promotional CD single. It was packaged with the pre-orders of their debut album The Best Worst-Case Scenario on their... |
2006 | The Best Worst-Case Scenario The Best Worst-Case Scenario The Best Worst-Case Scenario is the first album released by Tooth & Nail Records alternative rock band Fair, which features notable musician and record producer Aaron Sprinkle... |
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