Virgin Millionaires
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Virgin Millionaires are an American
rock band from Indianapolis, Indiana
. Founded by Zach Baldauf after three years as the guitarist of Transmatic
. With the success of their EP
the band began doing shows with bands like Kid Rock
, 311
, Hoobastank
, and Puddle of Mudd
. In 2006, they played at the opening of the Indianapolis 500
. The band did a mini-spring 2008 tour with the band Hurt
in the Midwest and summer 2008 had the band playing dates with artists including Daughtry, Sugar Ray
, Spin Doctors
, Spill Canvas and Matt Nathanson
.
Former Members
--FGThomson (talk) 21:01, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rock band from Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. Founded by Zach Baldauf after three years as the guitarist of Transmatic
Transmatic
Transmatic was an American rock band from Indianapolis, Indiana. They released one EP with Loudenergy.com and full length album on Immortal Records/Virgin Records/EMI which spawned a minor hit single with 2002's "Come" before breaking up.-History:...
. With the success of their EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
the band began doing shows with bands like Kid Rock
Kid Rock
Robert James "Bob" Ritchie , known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and rapper with five Grammy Awards nominations...
, 311
311 (band)
311 is an American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1988 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson , bassist Aaron "P-Nut" Wills and drummer Chad Sexton...
, Hoobastank
Hoobastank
Hoobastank is an American rock band, best known for their 2004 hit "The Reason" and other hits "Crawling in the Dark" and "Running Away". They formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, with singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They...
, and 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...
. In 2006, they played at the opening of the Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indianapolis 500, the 500 Miles at Indianapolis, the Indy 500 or The 500, is an American automobile race, held annually, typically on the last weekend in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana...
. The band did a mini-spring 2008 tour with the band Hurt
Hurt (band)
Hurt is a rock band formed in 2000 in Virginia, now located in Los Angeles, California, United States. Currently in partnership with their manager's independent record label, Amusement, the band has put out three major label albums. The group consists of lead singer J...
in the Midwest and summer 2008 had the band playing dates with artists including Daughtry, Sugar Ray
Sugar Ray
Sugar Ray is a band from Orange County, California. The band, starting off more as an alternative metal band, first gained fame in 1997 with their release of the song "Fly". This song's success, coupled with its pop rock sound that was quite different from the rest of their material at the time,...
, Spin Doctors
Spin Doctors
Spin Doctors is an American alternative rock band formed in New York City, best known for their early 1990s hits, "Two Princes," and "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong," which peaked the Billboard Hot 100 charts at #7 & #17 respectively....
, Spill Canvas and Matt Nathanson
Matt Nathanson
Matt Nathanson is an American singer-songwriter whose work is a blend of folk and rock music. In addition to singing, he plays acoustic and electric guitar, and has played both solo and with a full band. His work includes the platinum-selling song "Come On Get Higher".-Early life and college...
.
Members
- Zack Baldauf - lead vocals and guitar
- Michael Carson - bass and vocals
- KC Carson - guitar
- Derek Hanson - drums
Former Members
- Matt Carter - guitar
- The Moose - bass
- Jordan Enyart - guitar and vocals
- Ryan Scarbrough- drums
- Scott Kreukberg - bass
--FGThomson (talk) 21:01, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
Discography
- Virgin Millionaires (2007)
- Facedown (2009 City Hands)
- Murdered Out (2011 City Hands)