Joey Eppard
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Joey Eppard is a music writer, recording artist, and the lead vocalist and guitarist for the experimental
/progressive rock
band, 3
. He is also the brother of Josh Eppard
, the former drummer for both 3 and Coheed and Cambria
.
In addition to his work with 3, Joey Eppard has worked with many other musicians and bands, including Parliament-Funkadelic
and Bad Brains
. He also serves as a guitarist and vocalist for the psychedelic/funk band DRUGS: The Mis-Americans (in which Garry Shider
and several other P-Funk
members are also involved). During his career, he has performed throughout the United States
and Europe
, both in bands, and as a solo artist. His work also appears on the album You, My Baby & I by European artist Alex Gopher
, more specifically on the track Time, which has appeared in an advertisement for Miller
.
In December 2002, Joey Eppard released a solo album, Been to the Future
. It includes both original acoustic songs, and solo versions of tracks that appear on other albums by 3, such as Paint by Number and Half Life
. Another solo album, Joey RX, is available for international licensing, but not for sale in the United States. He has also released a song called I Can't on Purevolume
, as well as three more called Word to the Wise, Shadow Play, and Dead on Myspace
. Another solo album containing these songs has not yet been announced, but an alternate version of "Shadow Play" was later included in 3's fifth album, The End is Begun
.
Eppard is filming his first live solo DVD on May 21, 2011 at Nevessa Studios in Woodstock, NY with a planned release date of sometime mid-summer.
Eppard's vocals have been described as 'siren-like', while his 'finger-picked rhythms' have gained him much praise. He has stated that Led Zeppelin
had a profound influence in shaping his musical talents. He also has listed such artists as King Crimson
, Pink Floyd
, and The Mahavishnu Orchestra
as other influences.
He currently endorses Ovation Guitars, ESP Guitars
, Knucklehead strings and Kustom Amplification.
Experimental music
Experimental music refers, in the English-language literature, to a compositional tradition which arose in the mid-20th century, applied particularly in North America to music composed in such a way that its outcome is unforeseeable. Its most famous and influential exponent was John Cage...
/progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
band, 3
3 (band)
3, also known as Three, is an American hybrid band formed in Woodstock, New York in the early 90s.-History:...
. He is also the brother of Josh Eppard
Josh Eppard
Josh Eppard is an American musician from Kingston New York and the drummer for progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria. He has worked as a solo rapper under the name Weerd Science and was the drummer for supergroup rock band Terrible Things...
, the former drummer for both 3 and Coheed and Cambria
Coheed and Cambria
Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York. Formed in 1995, the group incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, metal and post-hardcore....
.
In addition to his work with 3, Joey Eppard has worked with many other musicians and bands, including Parliament-Funkadelic
Parliament-Funkadelic
Parliament-Funkadelic is a funk, soul and rock music collective headed by George Clinton. Their style has been dubbed P-Funk. Collectively the group has existed under various names since the 1960s and has been known for top-notch musicianship, politically charged lyrics, outlandish concept albums...
and Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
. He also serves as a guitarist and vocalist for the psychedelic/funk band DRUGS: The Mis-Americans (in which Garry Shider
Garry Shider
Garry Marshall Shider was an American musician and guitarist. He was musical director of the P-Funk All-Stars for much of their history. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, with fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic.-Early life:Shider was born in Plainfield, New...
and several other P-Funk
P-Funk
P-Funk is a shorthand term for the repertoire and performers associated with George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic collective and the distinctive style of funk music they performed...
members are also involved). During his career, he has performed throughout the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, both in bands, and as a solo artist. His work also appears on the album You, My Baby & I by European artist Alex Gopher
Alex Gopher
Alex Gopher is a French DJ who composes electronic dance music and house.- Career :Alex began his musical career playing bass in the band Orange with future Air members Jean-Benoit Dunckel and Nicolas Godin...
, more specifically on the track Time, which has appeared in an advertisement for Miller
Miller Brewing
The Miller Brewing Company is an American beer brewing company owned by the United Kingdom-based SABMiller. Its regional headquarters are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the company has brewing facilities in Albany, Georgia; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; Eden, North Carolina; Fort Worth, Texas;...
.
In December 2002, Joey Eppard released a solo album, Been to the Future
Been to the Future
Been to the Future is the solo album by Joey Eppard, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the band 3.-Track listing:# "Static" – 3:10# "Balloon" – 5:05# "Been to the Future" – 5:00# "Stranded in a Treetop" – 3:56# "Lay Down the Law" – 3:46...
. It includes both original acoustic songs, and solo versions of tracks that appear on other albums by 3, such as Paint by Number and Half Life
Half Life (3 album)
Half Life is a live effort released by the band 3. It contains both renditions from their debut album, Paint by Number, as well as unreleased tracks...
. Another solo album, Joey RX, is available for international licensing, but not for sale in the United States. He has also released a song called I Can't on Purevolume
PureVolume
PureVolume was the first independently run website of its type, allowing for the upload and stream of music files. It was created in 2003 by Jennifer Welch , in conjunction with the Unborn Media team; Brett Woitunski, Nate Hudson, and Mitchell Pavao; all from the University of...
, as well as three more called Word to the Wise, Shadow Play, and Dead on 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....
. Another solo album containing these songs has not yet been announced, but an alternate version of "Shadow Play" was later included in 3's fifth album, The End is Begun
The End Is Begun
The End Is Begun, released on July 24, 2007, is 3's fourth full length studio album, and the second to be released by Metal Blade Records. On February 19, 2008, a special edition was released with one extra track and a bonus DVD.On May 8, 2007, the...
.
Eppard is filming his first live solo DVD on May 21, 2011 at Nevessa Studios in Woodstock, NY with a planned release date of sometime mid-summer.
Eppard's vocals have been described as 'siren-like', while his 'finger-picked rhythms' have gained him much praise. He has stated that Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
had a profound influence in shaping his musical talents. He also has listed such artists as King Crimson
King Crimson
King Crimson are a rock band founded in London, England in 1969. Often categorised as a foundational progressive rock group, the band have incorporated diverse influences and instrumentation during their history...
, Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
, and The Mahavishnu Orchestra
The Mahavishnu Orchestra
The Mahavishnu Orchestra was a jazz fusion group, led by John McLaughlin, that debuted in 1971, dissolved in 1976 and reunited from 1984 to 1987.-First Mahavishnu Orchestra:...
as other influences.
He currently endorses Ovation Guitars, ESP Guitars
ESP Guitars
, located in North Hollywood, California, is an American-based, Japanese-owned manufacturer of electric guitars and basses.- History :In 1975, Hisatake Shibuya opened a shop called Electric Sound Products in Tokyo. It provided custom replacement parts for guitars. In 1976, ESP gained a reputation...
, Knucklehead strings and Kustom Amplification.
3 Discography
- Paint by Number (19991999 in music-Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia....
, Planet Noise) - Half LifeHalf Life (3 album)Half Life is a live effort released by the band 3. It contains both renditions from their debut album, Paint by Number, as well as unreleased tracks...
(20022002 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
, Planet Noise) - Summercamp NightmareSummercamp NightmareSummercamp Nightmare is the second studio album released by the band 3. It was released in 2003. Some of the tracks that appear on this album had previously been included on the band's live album Half Life, while others were later featured again on Wake Pig, most notably "Amaze Disgrace", which has...
(20032003 in music-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
, Planet Noise) - Wake PigWake PigWake Pig is 3's third studio album. It was released on October 26, 2004 by Planet Noise Records. It was re-released on November 1, 2005 by Metal Blade Records...
(20042004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
, Planet Noise / 20052005 in music-Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:...
, Metal BladeMetal Blade RecordsMetal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
) - These Iron BonesThese Iron BonesThese Iron Bones is an EP by progressive rock band 3. It was released on May 8, 2007 exclusively on iTunes. The first track was later released on the band's next full-length album, The End is Begun, while the second track had already appeared on the band's previous studio album, Wake Pig...
(20072007 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame...
, iTunesITunesiTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
exclusive) - The End is BegunThe End Is BegunThe End Is Begun, released on July 24, 2007, is 3's fourth full length studio album, and the second to be released by Metal Blade Records. On February 19, 2008, a special edition was released with one extra track and a bonus DVD.On May 8, 2007, the...
(2007, Metal Blade) - RevisionsRevisions (3 album)Revisions is 3's fifth full length album and the third released by Metal Blade Records. On August 26, 2009, 3 announced on their about Revisions, and stating in the liner notes that they felt that those songs "...deserved a second chance, a 'revision,' if you will."-Track listing:# "Anyone Human" ...
(2009, Metal Blade)