Glen Pine
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Glen William Pine is an American musician and songwriter from Boston
, MA. He is most known for his role in The Slackers
where he plays the trombone and sings. Pine joined the Slackers before the release of The Question on which he contributed with the song Mountainside. Glen was an original member of Boston based reggae outfit The Pressure Cooker
(http://www.pressurecooker.net/pcnetV3/theband/glen_pine.htm). Along with Vic Ruggiero he has performed under the name the Redlights.
Pine's lyrics usually touch upon lost love and other sad themes, although there are exceptions like the above-mentioned Mountainside. His songs often take the shape of ballads, but his range of styles also includes soul and ska. Pine has covered the Sam Cooke
song Cupid on several occasions, including the album Upsettin' Ernesto's
and live on a wedding gig in Colorado. He is also a well-known fan of Horace Andy
, something that is apparent in the cover version of The Beatles
' "We Can Work it Out", found on the Slackers' Lost and Found release.
Side Projects
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, MA. He is most known for his role in The Slackers
The Slackers
The Slackers are a New York City band, formed in Brooklyn in 1991. The band's sound is a mix of ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, soul, garage rock, and jazz...
where he plays the trombone and sings. Pine joined the Slackers before the release of The Question on which he contributed with the song Mountainside. Glen was an original member of Boston based reggae outfit The Pressure Cooker
Pressure Cooker (band)
Pressure Cooker is a nine piece reggae/ska/rocksteady band from Boston. The group writes, records, and performs original songs in the styles of 60's and 70's Jamaican music. The group formed in 1997.Pressure Cooker has released six full-length CDs...
(http://www.pressurecooker.net/pcnetV3/theband/glen_pine.htm). Along with Vic Ruggiero he has performed under the name the Redlights.
Pine's lyrics usually touch upon lost love and other sad themes, although there are exceptions like the above-mentioned Mountainside. His songs often take the shape of ballads, but his range of styles also includes soul and ska. Pine has covered the Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke
Samuel Cook, , better known under the stage name Sam Cooke, was an American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music. He is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocal abilities and...
song Cupid on several occasions, including the album Upsettin' Ernesto's
Upsettin' Ernesto's
Upsettin' Ernesto's is a live album by the New York ska band The Slackers. It was released in 2004. The album is recorded during a show in Ernesto's Cantina Mexicana in Sittard, the Netherlands. It was released on both CD and as a Double Vinyl album...
and live on a wedding gig in Colorado. He is also a well-known fan of Horace Andy
Horace Andy
Horace Andy is a roots reggae songwriter and singer, known for his distinctive vocals and hit songs such as "Government Land", "Angel", "Five Man Army" and a cover version of "Ain't No Sunshine"....
, something that is apparent in the cover version of The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
' "We Can Work it Out", found on the Slackers' Lost and Found release.
Discography
With The Slackers- The Question (1998) Writing credits for tracks: 7
- Live at Ernesto'sLive at Ernesto'sLive At Ernesto's is an album by The Slackers released in 2000 by Hellcat Records. The album was recorded live March 8th and 9th, 1999 at a restaurant called Ernesto's http://www.ernestos.nl/ in Sittard, the Netherlands.-Artwork:...
Writing credits for tracks: None - Wasted DaysWasted DaysWasted Days is an album by the ska/reggae band The Slackers, released on February 21, 2001 on Hell-Cat Records. Unlike other releases by the Slackers, the songs on the vinyl LP version of the album differ significantly from their counterparts on the CD release; additionally, there are several...
(2001) Writing credits for tracks: 11 - Close My Eyes (2003) Writing credits for tracks: 1
- The Slackers & Friends Upsettin' Ernesto'sUpsettin' Ernesto'sUpsettin' Ernesto's is a live album by the New York ska band The Slackers. It was released in 2004. The album is recorded during a show in Ernesto's Cantina Mexicana in Sittard, the Netherlands. It was released on both CD and as a Double Vinyl album...
(2004) Writing credits for tracks: None - The Slackers/Pulley SplitSplit albumA split album is a music album which includes tracks by two or more separate artists. There have been singles and EPs released in the same nature, which can be referred to as split singles and split EPs respectively...
(2004) Writing credits for tracks: None - Chris Murray & the Slackers - SlacknessSlacknessSlackness refers to vulgarity in West Indian culture, behavior and the music. It also refers to a subgenre of dancehall music with straightforward sexual lyrics performed live or recorded. Its form and pronunciation varies throughout the Caribbean....
(2005) Writing credits for tracks: None - PeculiarPeculiar (album)Peculiar is an album by the New York City ska band The Slackers. It was released on Hellcat Records in 2006.-Track listing:# "86 the Mayo" – 4:23# "Peculiar" – 4:08# "Propaganda" – 4:31...
(2006) Writing credits for tracks: 6 & 8 - The Boss Harmony SessionsThe Boss Harmony SessionsThe Boss Harmony Sessions is an album by the New York City ska band The Slackers. It was released on Special Potato in 2007 .-Track listing:# "Boss Harmony Speaks" - 0:33# "Robots" - 4:41...
(2007) Writing credits for tracks: 4 & 13 - Self MedicationSelf MedicationSelf Medication is an album by the New York City ska band The Slackers. It was released on Indication Records in 2008 .-Track listing:# "Every Day Is Sunday" – 2:35# "Don't You Want a Man" – 3:30...
(2008) Writing credits for tracks: 4 & 7 - Lost and FoundLost and FoundLost and Found is the third full-length album by Mudvayne. The album was released on April 12, 2005 through Epic Records. The album had major success in the U.S., debuting at number #2 and being certified Gold by the RIAA shortly afterward. It has sold about 800,000 copies as of August 2006...
(2009) Writing credits for tracks: 3, 9 & 11 - The Great Rocksteady SwindleThe Great Rocksteady Swindle-Side one:#"Cheated"#"Because"#"A Long Way Off"#"The Same Everyday"#"Mr. Tragedy "-Side two:#"Bo Evil"#"Tool Shed"#"Don't Look Back"#"How It Feels"#"Ain't No Sunshine"#"Thank You"-Players:* Ara Babajian - drums* Marcus Geard - bass...
(2010) Writing credits for tracks: 8 & 12
Side Projects
- The Hall Trees - Demo (2011) Writing credits for tracks: 1 & 2