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Sevendust
Sevendust is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1994 by bassist Vinnie Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose, and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group. Following a few name changes, the members settled on Sevendust and released their self-titled debut album in 1997, which sold only 310 copies in its first week but ultimately achieved gold certification.
Since their formation, Sevendust have attained success with three consecutive RIAA gold-certified albums, a Grammy nomination, and have sold millions of records worldwide. The group has released a total of 15 studio albums.
In 1994, bassist Vinnie Hornsby joined drummer Morgan Rose in a band called Snake Nation. Drummer John Connolly then joined the group as guitarist. They recorded one early demo, but were displeased with the lead vocals and thus they hired Lajon Witherspoon following a yearlong search. Around the same time, guitarist Lee Banks joined to complete the lineup, and the band renamed themselves Rumblefish. Rumblefish renamed themselves again after discovering another band with the same name. They chose Crawlspace, but shortly after, Banks became dissatisfied with the touring schedule. The band replaced him with Clint Lowery. Their first commercialized appearance was the song "My Ruin" on the 1996 compilation album Mortal Kombat: More Kombat through TVT Records. The band changed their name for the third and final time after another group named Crawlspace sent notice they wanted $2,500 in exchange for the naming rights.[citation needed] The band renamed themselves Sevendust, inspired by commercial insecticide brand "Sevin Dust".
Sevendust released their self-titled debut album, with production by Twisted Sister members guitarist Jay Jay French and bassist Mark Mendoza, on April 15, 1997. The singles "Black" and "Bitch" both peaked at No. 30 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. "Black" notably became the opening song for nearly every Sevendust concert until 2004. Sevendust appeared on the Billboard 200, remained there for sixteen weeks, and peaked at No. 165 on April 4, 1998. The album went gold on May 19, 1999.
In 1998, Sevendust performed at Dynamo Open Air (May 29–31) and Ozzfest 1998 (July through August). In the same year, they released the compilation Live and Loud, which featured live footage of the band's performance of September 16, 1998, at Metro Chicago.
In July 1999, Sevendust played on the last day at the infamous Woodstock '99 concert in Rome, New York. Rose recalled that they were escorted by numerous security guards to the stage for their set as attendees grew violent. On August 24, 1999, Sevendust released their second album Home, which peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard 200. Two singles were released from the album, "Denial" and "Waffle", the latter of which was played on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. That year, the band gained European exposure by opening various shows in Germany for Skunk Anansie, whose vocalist Skin provided guest vocals on the track "Licking Cream" off Home. Sevendust also opened for Metallica, with Kid Rock and Ted Nugent, on New Year's Eve in 1999 at the Pontiac Silverdome near Detroit, Michigan. In 2000, the band joined Slipknot, Slayer, Sepultura, Coal Chamber, and others on the Tattoo the Earth tour.
In November 2001, Sevendust released their third album Animosity, which went gold due to the success of the singles "Praise" and "Angel's Son", which peaked at No. 15 and No. 11 respectively on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. "Angel's Son" was a tribute to Lynn Strait, lead singer of Snot, whom the members of Sevendust were friends with. Strait died in a car accident in 1998. In addition to being re-recorded for Animosity, the song originally appeared on the compilation album Strait Up. The band made an appearance on Late Show with David Letterman playing an acoustic version of "Angel's Son" featuring Paul Shaffer on keyboards.
Tragedy struck again when Witherspoon's younger brother was shot and killed later that year. Due to his death, Sevendust went on hiatus in 2002.
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Sevendust
Sevendust is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1994 by bassist Vinnie Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose, and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group. Following a few name changes, the members settled on Sevendust and released their self-titled debut album in 1997, which sold only 310 copies in its first week but ultimately achieved gold certification.
Since their formation, Sevendust have attained success with three consecutive RIAA gold-certified albums, a Grammy nomination, and have sold millions of records worldwide. The group has released a total of 15 studio albums.
In 1994, bassist Vinnie Hornsby joined drummer Morgan Rose in a band called Snake Nation. Drummer John Connolly then joined the group as guitarist. They recorded one early demo, but were displeased with the lead vocals and thus they hired Lajon Witherspoon following a yearlong search. Around the same time, guitarist Lee Banks joined to complete the lineup, and the band renamed themselves Rumblefish. Rumblefish renamed themselves again after discovering another band with the same name. They chose Crawlspace, but shortly after, Banks became dissatisfied with the touring schedule. The band replaced him with Clint Lowery. Their first commercialized appearance was the song "My Ruin" on the 1996 compilation album Mortal Kombat: More Kombat through TVT Records. The band changed their name for the third and final time after another group named Crawlspace sent notice they wanted $2,500 in exchange for the naming rights.[citation needed] The band renamed themselves Sevendust, inspired by commercial insecticide brand "Sevin Dust".
Sevendust released their self-titled debut album, with production by Twisted Sister members guitarist Jay Jay French and bassist Mark Mendoza, on April 15, 1997. The singles "Black" and "Bitch" both peaked at No. 30 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. "Black" notably became the opening song for nearly every Sevendust concert until 2004. Sevendust appeared on the Billboard 200, remained there for sixteen weeks, and peaked at No. 165 on April 4, 1998. The album went gold on May 19, 1999.
In 1998, Sevendust performed at Dynamo Open Air (May 29–31) and Ozzfest 1998 (July through August). In the same year, they released the compilation Live and Loud, which featured live footage of the band's performance of September 16, 1998, at Metro Chicago.
In July 1999, Sevendust played on the last day at the infamous Woodstock '99 concert in Rome, New York. Rose recalled that they were escorted by numerous security guards to the stage for their set as attendees grew violent. On August 24, 1999, Sevendust released their second album Home, which peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard 200. Two singles were released from the album, "Denial" and "Waffle", the latter of which was played on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. That year, the band gained European exposure by opening various shows in Germany for Skunk Anansie, whose vocalist Skin provided guest vocals on the track "Licking Cream" off Home. Sevendust also opened for Metallica, with Kid Rock and Ted Nugent, on New Year's Eve in 1999 at the Pontiac Silverdome near Detroit, Michigan. In 2000, the band joined Slipknot, Slayer, Sepultura, Coal Chamber, and others on the Tattoo the Earth tour.
In November 2001, Sevendust released their third album Animosity, which went gold due to the success of the singles "Praise" and "Angel's Son", which peaked at No. 15 and No. 11 respectively on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. "Angel's Son" was a tribute to Lynn Strait, lead singer of Snot, whom the members of Sevendust were friends with. Strait died in a car accident in 1998. In addition to being re-recorded for Animosity, the song originally appeared on the compilation album Strait Up. The band made an appearance on Late Show with David Letterman playing an acoustic version of "Angel's Son" featuring Paul Shaffer on keyboards.
Tragedy struck again when Witherspoon's younger brother was shot and killed later that year. Due to his death, Sevendust went on hiatus in 2002.
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