Remy Zero
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Remy Zero were a Birmingham, Alabama
-based alternative rock
band made up of Cinjun Tate (vocals, guitar), Shelby Tate (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Cedric LeMoyne (bass guitar), Jeffrey Cain (guitar, vocals) and Gregory Slay
(drums, percussion) prior to his death in January 2010.
found their demo tape and invited them to be part of the US tour for The Bends
. After that, the band moved from Alabama
to Los Angeles to record their first album.
Remy Zero's first album, self-titled, drew from these experiences and received little recognition or sales. The subsequent album Villa Elaine caused them to be praised as "the next big thing". Villa Elaine was recorded when the band was living in an apartment of the same name in Hollywood. Remy Zero's third album The Golden Hum was also received well. A 50 second version of the song "Save Me
" from The Golden Hum was used as the theme song for WB/CW's Smallville
during its ten season run. Remy Zero's music has also been on KCRW
's Morning Becomes Eclectic
radio show. Remy Zero's song "Shattered" was used in the films Crazy/Beautiful
and Suicide Kings
. "Fair" from Villa Elaine was used in the films Garden State
and Fanboys, "Prophecy" was used in She's All That
, The Last Kiss
, "Gramarye" was used in the film Stigmata
, and "Perfect Memory" was used in the film The Invisible
and the last episode of Smallville's first season (where the band guest starred on screen and played. They played 'Save Me' as well). Remy Zero recorded a version of Art Garfunkel
's song "Bright Eyes
" for the 2002 album "For the Kids
."
Remy Zero broke up after making The Golden Hum and many of its members went on to join new bands. Shelby and Cinjun Tate created Spartan Fidelity
, Jeffrey Cain joined Isidore and later created Dead Snares; Cedric LeMoyne toured with Alanis Morissette
's band before joining O+S. Gregory Slay created Sleepwell.
Drummer Gregory Slay
died on January 1, 2010, aged 40, of complications from cystic fibrosis
.
On May 22, 2010, Remy Zero played their first show together in eight years as a tribute to Gregory in New Orleans, the town where he was born. The show was a great experience for the band as well as for a large turnout of fans. The band then planned for more shows that would be played in October.
The band also released a new single called "Til' The End" on the label popantipop, which was released on iTunes on September 7, 2010. The single was released to modern rock radio between the days of September 13 to 19, according to FMQB.com.
From October 7 to the 12th Remy Zero performed in memory of their drummer. The venues were at Dante’s in Portland, OR, The Crocodile Cafe in Seattle, WA, Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco, CA and in Spaceland in Los Angeles, CA. It was confirmed via the band's Twitter that these shows would be the final word from the band.
Touring
Former
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
-based alternative rock
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 made up of Cinjun Tate (vocals, guitar), Shelby Tate (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Cedric LeMoyne (bass guitar), Jeffrey Cain (guitar, vocals) and Gregory Slay
Gregory Slay
Gregory Scott Slay was an American musician, drummer and songwriter. Slay was a founding member of Remy Zero and remained the band's drummer until its breakup in 2003.-Early life:...
(drums, percussion) prior to his death in January 2010.
History
Before Remy Zero had released any full length albums, RadioheadRadiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992...
found their demo tape and invited them to be part of the US tour for The Bends
The Bends
The Bends is the second studio album by the English alternative rock band Radiohead, released on 13 March 1995 by Parlophone. The Bends was produced by John Leckie at EMI's studios in London, and engineered by Nigel Godrich, who would go on to produce all future albums by the band...
. After that, the band moved from Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
to Los Angeles to record their first album.
Remy Zero's first album, self-titled, drew from these experiences and received little recognition or sales. The subsequent album Villa Elaine caused them to be praised as "the next big thing". Villa Elaine was recorded when the band was living in an apartment of the same name in Hollywood. Remy Zero's third album The Golden Hum was also received well. A 50 second version of the song "Save Me
Save Me (Remy Zero song)
"Save Me" is a song by rock band Remy Zero. Taken from their album The Golden Hum, it reached #27 on the United States Billboard Modern Rock Charts, and acts as the theme song for the Superman-based television series Smallville....
" from The Golden Hum was used as the theme song for WB/CW's Smallville
Smallville
Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross...
during its ten season run. Remy Zero's music has also been on KCRW
KCRW
KCRW is a public radio station broadcasting from the campus of Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California, carrying a mix of National Public Radio news, talk radio and freeform music format. The general manager of KCRW is Jennifer Ferro...
's Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Morning Becomes Eclectic is a three-hour adult album alternative radio program first aired in 1977 and broadcast live every weekday from KCRW in Santa Monica, California. The show's name is a play on the Eugene O'Neill trilogy of plays, Mourning Becomes Electra.The show is hosted by Jason Bentley,...
radio show. Remy Zero's song "Shattered" was used in the films Crazy/Beautiful
Crazy/Beautiful
Crazy/Beautiful is a 2001 American drama/romance film starring Kirsten Dunst and Jay Hernandez. It is largely set at Palisades Charter High School and the surrounding area, including Downtown Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Malibu , and East Los Angeles .-Plot:Nicole — the spoiled, rich,...
and Suicide Kings
Suicide Kings
Suicide Kings is a 1997 American neo-noir/comedy-drama film, starring Christopher Walken, Denis Leary, Sean Patrick Flanery, Johnny Galecki, Jay Mohr, Jeremy Sisto, and Henry Thomas...
. "Fair" from Villa Elaine was used in the films Garden State
Garden State (film)
Garden State is a 2004 comedy-drama film written by, directed by, and starring Zach Braff, with Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, and Sir Ian Holm. The film centers on Andrew Largeman , a 26-year-old actor/waiter who returns to his hometown in New Jersey after his mother dies...
and Fanboys, "Prophecy" was used in She's All That
She's All That
She's All That is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Robert Iscove, and is a modern adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion...
, The Last Kiss
The Last Kiss
The Last Kiss is a 2006 American romantic comedy-drama film which is based on the 2001 Italian film L'ultimo bacio, directed by Gabriele Muccino. The plot revolves around a young couple and their friends struggling with adulthood and issues of relationships and commitment.The film stars Zach Braff,...
, "Gramarye" was used in the film Stigmata
Stigmata (film)
Stigmata is a 1999 supernatural horror film directed by Rupert Wainwright and starring Patricia Arquette as a hairdresser from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who is afflicted with the stigmata after acquiring a rosary formerly owned by a deceased Italian priest who himself suffered from the phenomena...
, and "Perfect Memory" was used in the film The Invisible
The Invisible (film)
The Invisible is a 2007 American supernatural thriller teen film starring Justin Chatwin, Margarita Levieva, Chris Marquette, Marcia Gay Harden, and Callum Keith Rennie...
and the last episode of Smallville's first season (where the band guest starred on screen and played. They played 'Save Me' as well). Remy Zero recorded a version of Art Garfunkel
Art Garfunkel
Arthur Ira "Art" Garfunkel is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and actor, best known as being a member of the folk duo Simon & Garfunkel...
's song "Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes (Art Garfunkel song)
"Bright Eyes" is a song written by Mike Batt, and performed by Art Garfunkel. It was used in the soundtrack of the 1978 film Watership Down and as such is considered the theme song of the film and the later television series adaptations. The track also appears on Garfunkel's fourth studio album,...
" for the 2002 album "For the Kids
For the Kids
For the Kids is an album featuring new renditions of children's songs performed by today's popular artists. In the United States, a portion of the proceeds go to VH1's Save the Music Foundation...
."
Remy Zero broke up after making The Golden Hum and many of its members went on to join new bands. Shelby and Cinjun Tate created Spartan Fidelity
Spartan Fidelity
Spartan Fidelity is a Tennessee based Alternative rock duo, made up of brothers Cinjun Tate and Shelby Tate . Each are former members of Remy Zero...
, Jeffrey Cain joined Isidore and later created Dead Snares; Cedric LeMoyne toured with Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actress. She has won 16 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards, was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and also shortlisted for an Academy Award nomination...
's band before joining O+S. Gregory Slay created Sleepwell.
Drummer Gregory Slay
Gregory Slay
Gregory Scott Slay was an American musician, drummer and songwriter. Slay was a founding member of Remy Zero and remained the band's drummer until its breakup in 2003.-Early life:...
died on January 1, 2010, aged 40, of complications from cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a recessive genetic disease affecting most critically the lungs, and also the pancreas, liver, and intestine...
.
On May 22, 2010, Remy Zero played their first show together in eight years as a tribute to Gregory in New Orleans, the town where he was born. The show was a great experience for the band as well as for a large turnout of fans. The band then planned for more shows that would be played in October.
The band also released a new single called "Til' The End" on the label popantipop, which was released on iTunes on September 7, 2010. The single was released to modern rock radio between the days of September 13 to 19, according to FMQB.com.
From October 7 to the 12th Remy Zero performed in memory of their drummer. The venues were at Dante’s in Portland, OR, The Crocodile Cafe in Seattle, WA, Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco, CA and in Spaceland in Los Angeles, CA. It was confirmed via the band's Twitter that these shows would be the final word from the band.
Members
- August Cinjun Tate - vocals, guitar (1989–2003, 2010)
- Shelby Tate - vocals, guitar, keyboards (1989–2003)
- Jeffrey Cain - guitar (1989–2003, 2010)
- Cedric LeMoyne - bass (1989–2003, 2010)
Touring
- Leslie Van Trease - guitar, keyboards
- Chip Kilpatrick - drums (2010)
Former
- Gregory SlayGregory SlayGregory Scott Slay was an American musician, drummer and songwriter. Slay was a founding member of Remy Zero and remained the band's drummer until its breakup in 2003.-Early life:...
- drums (c. 1996–2003)
Discography
Studio albums- Remy ZeroRemy Zero (album)-Credits:*High-hat - Stewart Copeland *Engineer [Mix] - Frankie Blue*Mastered By - Bob Ludwig*Mixed By - Remy Zero , Ronnie S. Champagne* *Performer - Cedric Lemoyne , Cinjun Tate , Jeffrey Cain , Shelby Tate...
(1996) - Villa ElaineVilla ElaineVilla Elaine is a 1998 album by Remy Zero, and was produced for Geffen Records. After recording the album, Radiohead, who the band had toured with previously, added Remy Zero to their OK Computer tour. The album became popular for the song "Prophecy", which was used on the soundtrack for the movies...
(1998) - The Golden HumThe Golden HumThe Golden Hum is an album by Remy Zero, released in 2001, produced for Elektra Records. The album became popular for the song "Save Me", which featured as the title track for Smallville on The CW...
(2001)
- Remy Zero EPRemy Zero (EP)Remy Zero is a self-titled mini-album by Remy Zero released in 2010 to accompany the shows held in memory of the band's late drummer, Gregory Slay. It consists of songs recorded throughout the band's hiatus between 2003 and 2010. The first track, Til The End, was released as a free download-only...
(2010)