The Loved Ones (American band)
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The Loved Ones is a punk
band based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
. Founded in late 2003, the band currently consists of Dave Hause
(lead vocals, guitar), David Walsh (guitar), Chris Gonzalez (bass), and Mike Sneeringer (drums). They are presently signed to Fat Wreck Chords
.
. He was joined by Michael "Spider" Cotterman, formerly the bassist for Kid Dynamite
who Hause used to roadie for, and Michael Sneeringer, drummer from Trial by Fire. By July 2004, Hause left Paint It Black to focus on The Loved Ones. The band's first release was a self-released four-song demo in 2004. The following year, they released an EP, The Loved Ones, on Jade Tree Records
.
While Hause was working as a roadie for The Bouncing Souls
, the band was given the opportunity to do a tour with The Bouncing Souls, and would also tour with NOFX
. Impressed by the band, NOFX frontman Fat Mike signed them to his label Fat Wreck Chords
. Fat Wreck released the band's debut album Keep Your Heart
in 2006. Their song 100K was used in the 2006 game Saints Row
.
In December 2006, a posting on the band's MySpace
page announced that Cotterman had left the band. He was replaced by Chris Gonzalez and they also added second guitarist David Walsh. They were both formerly members of The Explosion
, who had announced their split up near the time Cotterman left.
The band released their second full length album Build & Burn
on February 5, 2008. The album was produced by Pete Steinkopf and Bryan Kienlen of the Bouncing Souls.
On February 3, 2009, the band released Distractions
, their third release for Fat Wreck Chords
. The EP consists of three original songs, two of which ('Distracted' and 'Last Call') were brand new and the other ('Spy Diddley') was originally released as part of the Fat Wreck Chords X-Mas Bonus in 2006. The final three tracks of the EP were cover versions of Bruce Springsteen's 'Johnny 99
', 'Lovers Town Revisited' by Billy Bragg and Joe Strummer's 'Coma Girl'.
In summer 2010 The Loved Ones embarked on their first tour of Australia. Gonzalez could not attend, so original bassist Cotterman rejoined the band for the tour.
Dave Hause released his first solo record entitled Resolutions on 24 January 2011 through Paper + Plastick
and Chris Gonzalez plans to release a solo record later in the year.
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
. Founded in late 2003, the band currently consists of Dave Hause
Dave Hause
Dave Hause, born David Andrew Hause, March 12, 1978 is an American singer-songwriter that has played in multiple Philadelphia, PA area punk and hardcore bands. He currently performs solo as well as sings and plays guitar in The Loved Ones.-Music and career:...
(lead vocals, guitar), David Walsh (guitar), Chris Gonzalez (bass), and Mike Sneeringer (drums). They are presently signed to Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by Fat Mike and his ex-wife, Erin, in 1990....
.
History
The band was formed in late 2003 by Dave Hause, whose band The Curse had just broken up although he was still in Paint It BlackPaint It Black (band)
Paint It Black is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based modern hardcore punk band. Their music is often described as melodic hardcore, characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies and emotionally charged vocals delivered via shouting and singing...
. He was joined by Michael "Spider" Cotterman, formerly the bassist for Kid Dynamite
Kid Dynamite
Kid Dynamite was a Philadelphia-based melodic hardcore band consisting of drummer Dave Wagenschutz, guitarist Dan Yemin, vocalist Jason Shevchuk, and bassist Michael Cotterman, who replaced original bassist Steve Farrell. The band put out two full-lengths before lead singer Jason Shevchuk left the...
who Hause used to roadie for, and Michael Sneeringer, drummer from Trial by Fire. By July 2004, Hause left Paint It Black to focus on The Loved Ones. The band's first release was a self-released four-song demo in 2004. The following year, they released an EP, The Loved Ones, on Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree International, Inc. was an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in August 1991, out of Wilmington, Delaware....
.
While Hause was working as a roadie for The Bouncing Souls
The Bouncing Souls
The Bouncing Souls are a punk rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, formed in 1987. By the time of their acknowledgment by the national punk rock scene, they had reignited a "pogo" element to New Jersey punk rock by playing fast light-hearted songs, a model followed by various other local...
, the band was given the opportunity to do a tour with The Bouncing Souls, and would also tour with NOFX
NOFX
NOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up...
. Impressed by the band, NOFX frontman Fat Mike signed them to his label Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by Fat Mike and his ex-wife, Erin, in 1990....
. Fat Wreck released the band's debut album Keep Your Heart
Keep Your Heart
Keep Your Heart is the full length debut by the punk rock band The Loved Ones. It was released on February 21, 2006 by Fat Wreck Chords. Among the 13 tracks on the album, one, "100K", originally appeared on their EP, The Loved Ones from the year before and two, "Jane" and "Arsenic" originally...
in 2006. Their song 100K was used in the 2006 game Saints Row
Saints Row
Saints Row is an open world action-adventure video game developed by Volition, Inc. and published by THQ. It is the first title in the Saints Row series and is succeeded by Saints Row 2. A PlayStation 3 port was cancelled after protracted development time...
.
In December 2006, a posting on the band's 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....
page announced that Cotterman had left the band. He was replaced by Chris Gonzalez and they also added second guitarist David Walsh. They were both formerly members of The Explosion
The Explosion
The Explosion was a punk rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. On February 13, 2007 the band announced that they had left Virgin Records. On April 30, 2007 the band announced that they were to split up...
, who had announced their split up near the time Cotterman left.
The band released their second full length album Build & Burn
Build & Burn
Build & Burn is the second full-length album from punk rock band The Loved Ones. It was released on February 5, 2008 through Fat Wreck Chords. The album was produced by Pete Steinkopf and Bryan Keinlen from The Bouncing Souls and features cameos from The Hold Steady's Franz Nicolay and Tad Kubler...
on February 5, 2008. The album was produced by Pete Steinkopf and Bryan Kienlen of the Bouncing Souls.
On February 3, 2009, the band released Distractions
Distractions (album)
Distractions is the third release on Fat Wreck Chords by punk band The Loved Ones. It is an EP that consists of three original songs and three covers...
, their third release for Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by Fat Mike and his ex-wife, Erin, in 1990....
. The EP consists of three original songs, two of which ('Distracted' and 'Last Call') were brand new and the other ('Spy Diddley') was originally released as part of the Fat Wreck Chords X-Mas Bonus in 2006. The final three tracks of the EP were cover versions of Bruce Springsteen's 'Johnny 99
Johnny 99 (song)
"Johnny 99" is a song written and recorded by rock musician Bruce Springsteen, which first appeared on Springsteen's 1982 solo album Nebraska.-Performance and themes:...
', 'Lovers Town Revisited' by Billy Bragg and Joe Strummer's 'Coma Girl'.
In summer 2010 The Loved Ones embarked on their first tour of Australia. Gonzalez could not attend, so original bassist Cotterman rejoined the band for the tour.
Dave Hause released his first solo record entitled Resolutions on 24 January 2011 through Paper + Plastick
Paper + Plastick
Paper + Plastick is an indie record label, founded by Vinnie Fiorello, best known as the drummer for ska punk band Less Than Jake, but also co-founder of the label Fueled By Ramen.-History:Announced on March 21, 2008, the label launched on May 30, 2008....
and Chris Gonzalez plans to release a solo record later in the year.
Current
- Dave HauseDave HauseDave Hause, born David Andrew Hause, March 12, 1978 is an American singer-songwriter that has played in multiple Philadelphia, PA area punk and hardcore bands. He currently performs solo as well as sings and plays guitar in The Loved Ones.-Music and career:...
- vocals/guitar (2003–present) - Mike Sneeringer - drums (2003–present)
- Chris Gonzalez - bass/vocals (2006–present)
- David Walsh - guitar/vocals (2006–present)
Albums
- Keep Your HeartKeep Your HeartKeep Your Heart is the full length debut by the punk rock band The Loved Ones. It was released on February 21, 2006 by Fat Wreck Chords. Among the 13 tracks on the album, one, "100K", originally appeared on their EP, The Loved Ones from the year before and two, "Jane" and "Arsenic" originally...
(2006, Fat WreckFat Wreck ChordsFat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by Fat Mike and his ex-wife, Erin, in 1990....
) - Build & BurnBuild & BurnBuild & Burn is the second full-length album from punk rock band The Loved Ones. It was released on February 5, 2008 through Fat Wreck Chords. The album was produced by Pete Steinkopf and Bryan Keinlen from The Bouncing Souls and features cameos from The Hold Steady's Franz Nicolay and Tad Kubler...
(2008, Fat Wreck)
EPs
- Demo (2004, self-released)
- Demo 2 (2004 or 2005, self-released)
- The Loved Ones (2005, Jade TreeJade Tree RecordsJade Tree International, Inc. was an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in August 1991, out of Wilmington, Delaware....
) - DistractionsDistractions (album)Distractions is the third release on Fat Wreck Chords by punk band The Loved Ones. It is an EP that consists of three original songs and three covers...
(2009, Fat Wreck)