Avenue 52
Encyclopedia
Avenue 52 is an American
pop rock band from Los Angeles, California
that formed in 2009
. The band is best known for their single "Simple Girl," which was used as part of the "The Secret Life of the American Teenager
" promotional campaign for Season 3. Their music video for their song "Homeless" was featured on the front page of VEVO.com.
and Michaelangelo as a studio side project. The both of them later decided to add other members Tyler Aguirre and Beau Evans to the band. Avenue 52 first released their single "Simple Girl." The song was used as part of the "The Secret Life of the American Teenager
" promotional campaign for Season 3. Then the band released their self-titled EP.
On September 13, 2011, "Homeless" was nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media Award for their music video.
United States
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pop rock band from Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
that formed in 2009
2009 in music
The following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year...
. The band is best known for their single "Simple Girl," which was used as part of the "The Secret Life of the American Teenager
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
The Secret Life of the American Teenager is an American teen drama television series created by Brenda Hampton. It first aired on ABC Family on July 1, 2008. The show was renewed for a second season consisting of 24 episodes on February 9, 2009, which began airing on June 22, 2009...
" promotional campaign for Season 3. Their music video for their song "Homeless" was featured on the front page of VEVO.com.
History
Avenue 52 originally started out as Sean AlexanderSean Alexander
Sean Alexander is a record producer, songwriter, and recording engineer. He is also a member of the band Avenue 52. Sean specializes in pop, rock and R&B, and studied at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood.-Discography:...
and Michaelangelo as a studio side project. The both of them later decided to add other members Tyler Aguirre and Beau Evans to the band. Avenue 52 first released their single "Simple Girl." The song was used as part of the "The Secret Life of the American Teenager
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
The Secret Life of the American Teenager is an American teen drama television series created by Brenda Hampton. It first aired on ABC Family on July 1, 2008. The show was renewed for a second season consisting of 24 episodes on February 9, 2009, which began airing on June 22, 2009...
" promotional campaign for Season 3. Then the band released their self-titled EP.
Homeless (2010)
Avenue 52 recorded a new song "Homeless" which was released on November 23, 2010. The music video was released on iTunes on December 4, 2010. Avenue 52 released their music video to increase awareness amongst the local L.A. community. A portion of the proceeds from Homeless will be donated to homeless organizations throughout the Los Angeles area. The music video was also featured on the front page of VEVO.com.On September 13, 2011, "Homeless" was nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media Award for their music video.
New material (2011)
Avenue 52 is currently working on new material to be released in the near future.Members
- Sean AlexanderSean AlexanderSean Alexander is a record producer, songwriter, and recording engineer. He is also a member of the band Avenue 52. Sean specializes in pop, rock and R&B, and studied at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood.-Discography:...
was born in Los AngelesLos Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, California. Sean plays lead guitar and is the band's current producer. - Beau Evans was born in Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix, ArizonaPhoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
. Beau plays drums for the band. - Tyler Aguirre was born in DuluthDuluth, MinnesotaDuluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,...
, Minnesota. Tyler is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the band.
Discography
Studio albums- 2010: Avenue 52
External links
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- Avenue 52's profile at Reverb Nation