The Stick People
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The Stick People is an American alternative rock
/punk rock
band formed in 2008 in Hollywood, CA, which plays a fusion of alternative rock
, punk rock
, metal
, and other musical styles.
The Stick People was assembled by the groups producer
, Dito Godwin
, in 2008 and 2009, with the exception of Billy Close who was brought in by Mike Stone in 2010.
, Bungalo
, Universal Music Group Distribution
.
The band recorded a music video for the song "Think About That" in 2010.
and Vince Neil
, The Stick People released their DEBUT album on July 19th, 2011 through EFM Records
/Bungalo Records
/Universal Music Group
Dist..
The Stick People are currently touring and working on material for the sophomore release.
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...
/punk rock
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 formed in 2008 in Hollywood, CA, which plays a fusion of 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...
, punk rock
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...
, metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
, and other musical styles.
The Stick People was assembled by the groups producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, Dito Godwin
Dito Godwin
Dito Godwin is an American multi-platinum award winning Record Producer, Executive and Musician, best known for his production works with Motley Crue, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley of Kiss, Great White, and more recently No Doubt, Kevin Carlberg, and Kristy Lee Cook of American Idol.Godwin started...
, in 2008 and 2009, with the exception of Billy Close who was brought in by Mike Stone in 2010.
(2008-2010)
The Stick People spent most of 2009 recording their debut CD, but released a digital single, "TRUST" online as a free download. On August 17, the released the debut commercial single "Think About That" through EFM RecordsEFM Records
EFM Records is an American independent record label and corporation founded in 2008 by music producer Dito Godwin. Designed as an Artist friendly label, EFM's primary focus is on existing notable artists who prefer to have more control over their art as well as development projects hand picked by...
, Bungalo
Bungalo Records
Bungalo Records is an American independent record label established in 2000 and distributed through Universal Music Group Distribution. -Current Artists:*Nikki Bates*Bam Rogers *Big Gov*Boondock*Agnes Chan...
, Universal Music Group Distribution
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
.
The band recorded a music video for the song "Think About That" in 2010.
(2011-Present)
After several successful tours from the West Coast to the Mid-west playing with various acts including rock icons like Quiet RiotQuiet Riot
Quiet Riot is an American Heavy Metal band. They are best known for their hit singles "Metal Health" and "Cum On Feel the Noize". They were founded in 1973 by guitarist Randy Rhoads and bassist Kelly Garni, under the original name Mach 1, before changing the name to Little Women and finally Quiet...
and Vince Neil
Vince Neil
Vincent Neil Wharton is an American vocalist and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.-Early life:Neil was born in Hollywood, California to Odie and Shirley Wharton...
, The Stick People released their DEBUT album on July 19th, 2011 through EFM Records
EFM Records
EFM Records is an American independent record label and corporation founded in 2008 by music producer Dito Godwin. Designed as an Artist friendly label, EFM's primary focus is on existing notable artists who prefer to have more control over their art as well as development projects hand picked by...
/Bungalo Records
Bungalo Records
Bungalo Records is an American independent record label established in 2000 and distributed through Universal Music Group Distribution. -Current Artists:*Nikki Bates*Bam Rogers *Big Gov*Boondock*Agnes Chan...
/Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
Dist..
The Stick People are currently touring and working on material for the sophomore release.
Current
- Stephen D Duffy (2008—current) – Lead Vocals, Guitars
- Mike StoneMike Stone (musician)Mike Stone is an American heavy metal guitarist, best known for his previous involvement in the progressive metal band Queensrÿche. He joined Queensrÿche for their 2003 Tribe tour, and made his first appearance on the 2003 album Tribe, with writing credits for the song "Losing Myself"...
(2009—current) – GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s, Vocals - Bernie GodwinDito GodwinDito Godwin is an American multi-platinum award winning Record Producer, Executive and Musician, best known for his production works with Motley Crue, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley of Kiss, Great White, and more recently No Doubt, Kevin Carlberg, and Kristy Lee Cook of American Idol.Godwin started...
(2008-current) - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s - Frankie Anthony (2008—current) – DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Billy Close (2010—current) – BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Discography
- Trust (Single - Free Digital Release) (2009)
- Think About That (Single) (2010)
- Madness (2011)
External links
- TheStickPeople.com - Official band website
- MySpace - The Stick People at Myspace
- FaceBook - The Stick People at Facebook
- EFM Records - The Stick People at EFM Records