Tony Fagenson
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Tony Fagenson is the drummer
for rock
band Eve 6
. He was attending the University of Southern California
and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity when he auditioned with Eve 6
. At that time, singer Max Collins
and guitarist Jon Siebels
were looking for a replacement drummer. Although he went to USC, Fagenson was the only member of the band who was not born in California. A big fan of the Fox
television show The X-Files
, Fagenson was inspired to name the band Eve 6 after his favorite episode, "Eve". In the episode, there are many female clones named Eve; after Eve #6 made a remark about biting a guard's eyeball, he thought she was worthy of naming a band after.
Tony is the son of the Grammy Award winning producer Don Was
.
After Eve 6 disbanded, Fagenson remained in the music industry as a producer. He worked with the band Malbec
and contributed to the Puddle Of Mudd
album Famous
. Most noted are the piano pieces on "We Don't Have To Look Back Now."
In June, 2005 Fagenson rejoined former Eve 6 member Max Collins
in the band The Sugi Tap
. Together they played several small venues and released an EP. However, in 2007, Eve 6 reformed with the exception of guitarist Jon Siebels
who was in another band at the time. Eve 6 are currently touring and they plan to release a new album in 2011.
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
for 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...
band Eve 6
Eve 6
Eve 6 is an American rock band from Southern California, who are most well known for their hit singles "Inside Out", "Leech", and the slow anthem "Here's to the Night". They disbanded in 2004, returned in 2007 with a new lineup, and finally reunited with all three original members in March 2011...
. He was attending the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity when he auditioned with Eve 6
Eve 6
Eve 6 is an American rock band from Southern California, who are most well known for their hit singles "Inside Out", "Leech", and the slow anthem "Here's to the Night". They disbanded in 2004, returned in 2007 with a new lineup, and finally reunited with all three original members in March 2011...
. At that time, singer Max Collins
Max Collins
James Maxwell Stuart Collins III is the lead singer and bass guitarist of Eve 6. He authored most of the band's songs. He met lead guitarist Jon Siebels in high school, and the two formed a band. In May 2003, Collins was arrested for indecent exposure around the time the band was prepping for...
and guitarist Jon Siebels
Jon Siebels
Jon Siebels was the guitarist in the band Eve 6, which disbanded in 2004. He also provided backup vocals...
were looking for a replacement drummer. Although he went to USC, Fagenson was the only member of the band who was not born in California. A big fan of the Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
television show The X-Files
The X-Files
The X-Files is an American science fiction television series and a part of The X-Files franchise, created by screenwriter Chris Carter. The program originally aired from to . The show was a hit for the Fox network, and its characters and slogans became popular culture touchstones in the 1990s...
, Fagenson was inspired to name the band Eve 6 after his favorite episode, "Eve". In the episode, there are many female clones named Eve; after Eve #6 made a remark about biting a guard's eyeball, he thought she was worthy of naming a band after.
Tony is the son of the Grammy Award winning producer Don Was
Don Was
Don Was is an American musician, bassist and record producer.-Life and career:Was was born in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Oak Park High School in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park, then attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor but dropped out after the first year...
.
After Eve 6 disbanded, Fagenson remained in the music industry as a producer. He worked with the band Malbec
Malbec (band)
Malbec is a Los Angeles-based rock–hip-hop–pop band, formed in 2003. They claim to be one of the first few bands to integrate sequenced hip-hop beats with modern pop stylings; their musical style includes influences from Southern hip hop, Britpop, classical compositions and folk music.-Career:They...
and contributed to the Puddle Of Mudd
Puddle of Mudd
Puddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
album Famous
Famous (album)
Famous is the third major label studio album from U.S. alternative rock band Puddle of Mudd. It was released on October 9, 2007 on Flawless Records. Famous was originally set to be released in May, but was pushed back to add more songs to the album...
. Most noted are the piano pieces on "We Don't Have To Look Back Now."
In June, 2005 Fagenson rejoined former Eve 6 member Max Collins
Max Collins
James Maxwell Stuart Collins III is the lead singer and bass guitarist of Eve 6. He authored most of the band's songs. He met lead guitarist Jon Siebels in high school, and the two formed a band. In May 2003, Collins was arrested for indecent exposure around the time the band was prepping for...
in the band The Sugi Tap
The Sugi Tap
The Sugi Tap was an alternative rock/power-pop band formed in May 2005. "Sugi Tap" is taken from the Japanese comic Battle Royale. The band primarily played in Southern California venues, with the slightly altered Eve 6 line-up of Max on vocals and guitar, and Tony on drums, accompanied by backing...
. Together they played several small venues and released an EP. However, in 2007, Eve 6 reformed with the exception of guitarist Jon Siebels
Jon Siebels
Jon Siebels was the guitarist in the band Eve 6, which disbanded in 2004. He also provided backup vocals...
who was in another band at the time. Eve 6 are currently touring and they plan to release a new album in 2011.