Ingram Hill
Encyclopedia
Ingram Hill is a rock
band from Memphis
, Tennessee
.
In the summer of 2000, after attending the University of Memphis
childhood friends Justin Moore (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Phil Bogard (lead guitar) joined with Shea Sowell (bass, background vocals) and Matt Chambless (drums) to form the band. They spent much of the next year and a half touring throughout the south and southeast. They played their first show August 23, 2000 in Oxford, Mississippi
.
In 2002, the band released an EP, Until Now
, on Traveler Records, an independent label. The lead singer of Tonic
, Emerson Hart
, produced five of the tracks on Until Now. As a result of the band's touring efforts with bands such as Hootie & the Blowfish
, over 10,000 copies of Until Now were sold throughout the country.
Sometime along the way, new songs were written, rehearsed, and recorded to create Ingram Hill's first full length album, June's Picture Show
. Rick Beato (Charlie Mars, Shinedown
, and others) produced this album. Intended as an independent release, Hollywood Records
later re-released the album as part of a new major label deal.
Released in February 2004, two tracks from June's Picture Show have become Billboard Adult Contemporary Hits: "Will I Ever Make it Home" and "Almost Perfect." Ingram Hill continues to tour, appearing both as headline act and support for artists including Maroon 5
, Guster
, Better than Ezra
, Lisa Marie Presley
, and Hanson
.
The band also performed a cover of Boston
's "More Than A Feeling" for the "Herbie" soundtrack.
In 2010, Justin Moore was featured in Memphis sports radioman Chris Vernon's song, "Runaway Lane," a parody of former University of Tennessee Head Coach Lane Kiffin.
Former
Mikel Grubb's first Will Hoge show was opening from Ingram Hill.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
.
In the summer of 2000, after attending the University of Memphis
University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system....
childhood friends Justin Moore (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Phil Bogard (lead guitar) joined with Shea Sowell (bass, background vocals) and Matt Chambless (drums) to form the band. They spent much of the next year and a half touring throughout the south and southeast. They played their first show August 23, 2000 in Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford is a city in, and the county seat of, Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1835, it was named after the British university city of Oxford in hopes of having the state university located there, which it did successfully attract....
.
In 2002, the band released an EP, Until Now
Until Now
Until Now is an independent album released by the pop-rock band Ingram Hill in 2002.-Track listing:#"Will I Ever Make It Home"#"Almost Perfect"#"Brother's Keep"#"The Day Your Luck Runs Out"#"The Timing"#"Chicago"#"Maybe It's Me"...
, on Traveler Records, an independent label. The lead singer of Tonic
Tonic (band)
Tonic is an American rock band that has earned two Grammy nominations to date. The band was formed in 1993 by Emerson Hart and Jeff Russo. Later members have included Dan Lavery, Kevin Shepard, and Dan Rothchild. Signed to a recording contract in 1995, the band released its debut album Lemon Parade...
, Emerson Hart
Emerson Hart
Emerson Hart is a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and producer. He grew up in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey.-Biography:Emerson Hart is the lead singer and songwriter of the alternative rock band Tonic...
, produced five of the tracks on Until Now. As a result of the band's touring efforts with bands such as Hootie & the Blowfish
Hootie & the Blowfish
Hootie & the Blowfish is an American rock band that enjoyed popularity in the second half of the 1990s. They were originally formed in 1986 at the University of South Carolina by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, and Mark Bryan. The band has recorded five studio albums to date, and has...
, over 10,000 copies of Until Now were sold throughout the country.
Sometime along the way, new songs were written, rehearsed, and recorded to create Ingram Hill's first full length album, June's Picture Show
June's Picture Show
June's Picture Show is the second studio album by the pop-rock band Ingram Hill.The song "Will I Ever Make It Home?" featured in the film 13 Going on 30.-Track listing:#"Chicago"#"Never Be The Same"#"Slippin' Out"#"Almost Perfect"#"On My Way"...
. Rick Beato (Charlie Mars, Shinedown
Shinedown
Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith , Brad Stewart , Jasin Todd , and Barry Kerch . A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original...
, and others) produced this album. Intended as an independent release, Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
later re-released the album as part of a new major label deal.
Released in February 2004, two tracks from June's Picture Show have become Billboard Adult Contemporary Hits: "Will I Ever Make it Home" and "Almost Perfect." Ingram Hill continues to tour, appearing both as headline act and support for artists including Maroon 5
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album...
, Guster
Guster
Guster is an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 1991, the group is known for its live performances and humor, founding members Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller, and Brian Rosenworcel came about to begin practice sessions while attending Tufts University in Medford,...
, Better than Ezra
Better Than Ezra
Better Than Ezra is an American alternative rock trio based in New Orleans, Louisiana.-Formation and early success:Better Than Ezra was formed in 1988 by its four original members - vocalist and guitarist Kevin Griffin; Joel Rundell, the lead guitarist; bassist Tom Drummond; and drummer, Cary...
, Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley is an American singer and songwriter, also known as the "Princess of Rock and Roll". She is the only child of Elvis Presley, and daughter of Priscilla Presley.-Early life:...
, and Hanson
Hanson (band)
Hanson are an American pop rock band formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by brothers Isaac , Taylor , and Zac Hanson . They are best known for the 1997 hit song "MMMBop" from their major label debut album Middle of Nowhere, which earned three Grammy nominations...
.
The band also performed a cover of Boston
Boston (band)
Boston is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s. Centered on guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Tom Scholz, the band is a staple of classic rock radio playlists...
's "More Than A Feeling" for the "Herbie" soundtrack.
In 2010, Justin Moore was featured in Memphis sports radioman Chris Vernon's song, "Runaway Lane," a parody of former University of Tennessee Head Coach Lane Kiffin.
Members
Current- Justin Moore - vocals, guitar
- Phil Bogard - guitar
- Chris Allen - guitar, strings
- Zach Kirk - bass, rapper
- Rob Coleman - drums
Former
- Matt Chambless - drums
- Shea Sowell - bass
Discography
- Until NowUntil NowUntil Now is an independent album released by the pop-rock band Ingram Hill in 2002.-Track listing:#"Will I Ever Make It Home"#"Almost Perfect"#"Brother's Keep"#"The Day Your Luck Runs Out"#"The Timing"#"Chicago"#"Maybe It's Me"...
EP (2002) - June's Picture ShowJune's Picture ShowJune's Picture Show is the second studio album by the pop-rock band Ingram Hill.The song "Will I Ever Make It Home?" featured in the film 13 Going on 30.-Track listing:#"Chicago"#"Never Be The Same"#"Slippin' Out"#"Almost Perfect"#"On My Way"...
(2004) - Why The WaitWhy the WaitWhy the Wait is an EP released by the pop-rock band Ingram Hill in November 2006.-Track listing:#"Firefly Ride"#"Love is Just a Word"#"Why the Wait "#"Solsbury Hill"#"Call It My Way"-Personnel:*Justin Moore - Lead vocals, Rhythm guitar...
EP (2006) - Cold In CaliforniaCold In CaliforniaCold in California is the third studio album released by the pop-rock band Ingram Hill August 21, 2007.-Track listing:#"I Hear Goodnight"#"Four Letter Word"#"What You Want"#"Million Miles Away"#"She Wants to Be Alone"#"Why Don't You"...
(2007) - Look Your Best (2010) U.S. Heatseekers #12
- Blue Room Afternoon (2011)
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Top 40 | |||
| 2004 | "Will I Ever Make It Home" | #22 | June's Picture Show |
| 2005 | "Almost Perfect" | #25 | June's Picture Show |
Mikel Grubb's first Will Hoge show was opening from Ingram Hill.