Rust Epique
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Charles Lopez better known by his stage name Rust Epique, was an American guitarist
and painter
, who gained fame while performing with the bands Crazy Town
and pre)Thing
. A native California
n, he was also well known for his enthusiastic rock
star lifestyle.
, but raised in Modesto, California
. He lived there until choosing to pursue a musical career that allowed him to tour with many bands, including "Kinesthesia", "Xit", "The Limit", and "Cliff Morrison". In 1989, he relocated to Hollywood to further his career.
In 1999, he joined Crazy Town
, a rapcore
band from Los Angeles. The band earned significant recognition with their hit single, Butterfly
, which topped the Billboard Hot 100
in 2001. Despite his success with Crazy Town, Epique quit the band as a result of various disagreements with his band mates. He formed the band Rustandthesuperheroes and began working on a four track demo CD to shop to the record labels.
In 2003, V2 Records
signed Epique to work with a band called Pre)Thing
. They released their debut album, 22nd Century Lifestyle
, in 2004 to much radio success. Their song,"Can't Stop" was featured on WWE's, Day Of Reckoning
in 2004.
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, who gained fame while performing with the bands Crazy Town
Crazy Town
Crazy Town is a rap rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1995 by Bret Mazur and Seth Binzer. The band is best known for their 2001 single, "Butterfly", which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart...
and pre)Thing
Pre)Thing
pre)Thing was a rock band fronted by former Crazy Town member Rust Epique. Signed to V2 Records, the group released one demo and one major-label record, which came out after the lead singer's death in 2004.-History:...
. A native California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
n, he was also well known for his enthusiastic rock
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...
star lifestyle.
Biography
Epique was born in Stockton, CaliforniaStockton, California
Stockton, California, the seat of San Joaquin County, is the fourth-largest city in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. With a population of 291,707 at the 2010 census, Stockton ranks as this state's 13th largest city...
, but raised in Modesto, California
Modesto, California
Modesto is a city in, and is the county seat of, Stanislaus County, California. With a population of approximately 201,165 at the 2010 census, Modesto ranks as the 18th largest city in the state of California....
. He lived there until choosing to pursue a musical career that allowed him to tour with many bands, including "Kinesthesia", "Xit", "The Limit", and "Cliff Morrison". In 1989, he relocated to Hollywood to further his career.
In 1999, he joined Crazy Town
Crazy Town
Crazy Town is a rap rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1995 by Bret Mazur and Seth Binzer. The band is best known for their 2001 single, "Butterfly", which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart...
, a rapcore
Rapcore
Rapcore is a subgenre of rap rock fusing vocal and sometimes instrumental elements of hip hop with punk rock .-History:...
band from Los Angeles. The band earned significant recognition with their hit single, Butterfly
Butterfly (Crazy Town song)
"Butterfly" is a rap rock song by Crazy Town from their album The Gift of Game that was released in January 2001. It reached No. 1 in 15 countries, including the Billboard Hot 100.-Song information:...
, which topped the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
in 2001. Despite his success with Crazy Town, Epique quit the band as a result of various disagreements with his band mates. He formed the band Rustandthesuperheroes and began working on a four track demo CD to shop to the record labels.
In 2003, V2 Records
V2 Records
V2 Records is a record label that is owned by Universal Music Group as of October 2007. The label was founded in 1996 by Richard Branson, five years after he sold Virgin Records to EMI....
signed Epique to work with a band called Pre)Thing
Pre)Thing
pre)Thing was a rock band fronted by former Crazy Town member Rust Epique. Signed to V2 Records, the group released one demo and one major-label record, which came out after the lead singer's death in 2004.-History:...
. They released their debut album, 22nd Century Lifestyle
22nd Century Lifestyle
- Personnel :* Rust Epique – vocals, guitar* Bob Vaughan – bass* Ted Barakat – drums* Ayo Adeyemi – percussion* Biff Wilson – background vocals* Brian Virtue – producer* Will Blochinger – Photographer...
, in 2004 to much radio success. Their song,"Can't Stop" was featured on WWE's, Day Of Reckoning
Day of reckoning
Day of reckoning is a term used to describe the Last Judgment in Christian belief.Day of Reckoning may also refer to:-In music:*Day of Reckoning a 2011 studio album by Destruction...
in 2004.