Rocketscience
Encyclopedia
Rocketscience is a Boston
-based power-pop / rock band, formed in 1998 by Weymouth, MA natives Andrew Galdins, Aaron Stein and John Barber. They were later joined in 1999 by guitarist Jon Towne. Their Beatles-influenced music with melodic hooks and further influences by Weezer
and AC/DC
helped get them to the finals of the 2000 WBCN Rock & Roll Rumble
, losing only to Waltham
and Rumble winners Darkbuster
. They were later signed to an affiliate of Warner Music, Offshore Records in summer of 2005. A single "Writer's Block" is featured on their last release, 2005's "Rocketscience" self-titled album featuring Steven Tyler
of Aerosmith
on guest vocals. Aaron Stein left the band at the end of 2005 to move to the West Coast. Rob Cushing
stepped in to fill in bass duties in 2006. As of summer 2006, the band has been on hiatus but still give updates on their Myspace page. As of 2009, Andrew has been performing solo shows in the Quincy area, most notably at the Jury Room, with Jon sitting in occasionally. Rob can be seen in the Boston area solo and with the Dana Labb and No Casino bands, while no word on John.
The band was formerly managed by Frank Cimler (The Cars) of Tenth Street Management in New York City.
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...
-based power-pop / rock band, formed in 1998 by Weymouth, MA natives Andrew Galdins, Aaron Stein and John Barber. They were later joined in 1999 by guitarist Jon Towne. Their Beatles-influenced music with melodic hooks and further influences by Weezer
Weezer
Weezer is an American alternative rock band. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo , Patrick Wilson , Brian Bell , and Scott Shriner . The band has changed lineups three times since its formation in 1992...
and AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
helped get them to the finals of the 2000 WBCN Rock & Roll Rumble
WBCN Rock & Roll Rumble
The WBCN Rock 'n' Roll Rumble, begun in 1979, is a Greater Boston "battle of the bands" competition co-sponsored by WBCN-FM and its local music show Boston Emissions....
, losing only to Waltham
Waltham (band)
Waltham is a rock band that formed in 1999. The band takes its name from its hometown of Waltham, Massachusetts. The band is composed of Frank Pino, Jr...
and Rumble winners Darkbuster
Darkbuster
Darkbuster is a punk rock band hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, known largely for their songs about the joys of heavy drinking, which have earned them a strong following in the American Northeast....
. They were later signed to an affiliate of Warner Music, Offshore Records in summer of 2005. A single "Writer's Block" is featured on their last release, 2005's "Rocketscience" self-titled album featuring Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, and occasional piano and percussion. He is known as the "Demon of Screamin'", due to his high screams...
of Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
on guest vocals. Aaron Stein left the band at the end of 2005 to move to the West Coast. Rob Cushing
Rob Cushing
Rob Cushing is an American musician and songwriter originally from Hyannis, Massachusetts. He is known for his ability to compose on and play on many different types of instruments, including guitar, keyboards, bass and drums while being able to carry lead and harmony vocals.Cushing was born and...
stepped in to fill in bass duties in 2006. As of summer 2006, the band has been on hiatus but still give updates on their Myspace page. As of 2009, Andrew has been performing solo shows in the Quincy area, most notably at the Jury Room, with Jon sitting in occasionally. Rob can be seen in the Boston area solo and with the Dana Labb and No Casino bands, while no word on John.
The band was formerly managed by Frank Cimler (The Cars) of Tenth Street Management in New York City.
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rocketscience | Offshore Records |
| 1999 | A Girl's Name Here | Vocal Lords LLC |
Band members
- Andy Galdins: Vocals, Guitar
- Jon Towne: Guitar, Vocals
- Rob Cushing (2006): Bass, Vocals
- John Barber: Drums, Vocals