Caroline's Spine
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Caroline's Spine is an alternative rock
band based in Phoenix, Arizona
. The group's touring schedule in the mid 1990s landed them a record deal with Hollywood Records
. They have released several studio album
s and shared billings with such bands as Aerosmith
, Kiss
, and Queensrÿche
. Songs by the group include "Sullivan
," "Wallflower," and "The Light Inside."
. Under the direction of producer Dan Calderone and ANZA Records, Newquist performed virtually all of the instruments recorded for the Caroline's Spine self-titled debut album
in 1993.
Jimmy along with his college friend, Mark Haugh, won the 'Best Unsigned Band' in the 1994 Yamaha sponsored 'Soundcheck' contest. To make ends meet, they sold all their furniture and went on the road with Jason Gilardi
(from Los Angeles, CA) on drums and Luis Moral on bass. The band underwent many changes until Daniel 'Heavy Tarmac' Kirby, an old friend of Mark's, joined on as the bassist in the spring of 1995 through 2007. They went on to release three more albums with ANZA Records before signing with Hollywood Records
. Since 2007 Jimmy has continued the band including a new CD released in 2008.
the band released two national albums (Monsoon and Attention Please
) and made appearances on two motion picture soundtracks (An American Werewolf In Paris
and Varsity Blues
). They also toured around the world, opening for such famous bands such as Kiss
and Aerosmith
. Even without national promotion or television exposure, Caroline's Spine continued to make a name for themselves around the country. Word of mouth
and extensive, nightly performances helped keep the band on the road for most of 1998 to 2000.
in 2000. The band quickly released Like it or Not
later that year. The disc was a compilation of old songs from the ANZA Records releases as well as four new songs. This was helpful to the fans that could not afford the scarce, early albums which had become highly valuable through secondary markets such as ebay
. 2002 was a very busy year for the band. First, Live Industrial Sampler
was released which included live performances from their Attention Please
world tour. Later that year, The Grovers 10th Anniversary Edition
was released to commemorate a decade passing since Jimmy and Mark were in the college band together. The album featured early versions of four songs ("Psycho," "She's Coming Home," "Why Don't We Get Along," and "I Will Be Alright") that would eventually appear on Caroline's Spine records. Finally, the band's eighth album, Overlooked
, was also released in late 2002. It packaged remixes of the four new tracks from Like it or Not
with two songs previously unreleased in America and six new songs.
The next five years saw a handful of live concerts before the group went on an unofficial hiatus. The band members took time to concentrate on family as well as other music projects. Jimmy Newquist
released his first solo record, Ashley Ave, in 2003. Later that year, Jason Gilardi
and Daniel 'Heavy Tarmac' Kirby released a self-titled album from their side project, New Science. The following year, Newquist recorded acoustic versions of eight Caroline's Spine fan favorites and released them as a new disc entitled On Tour. The third solo release from Newquist entitled Bump was released in 2005.
Taking advantage of online sales opportunities, the band released The Collection in 2006. This consisted of many live soundboard recordings from over the years as well as various demo recordings. A sort of greatest hits album was also released as The Collection Retail CD. More live concerts and demos are set to be released in the near future according to Newquist.
2007 saw the return of all four members with the release of their ninth album, Captured. The album featured new songs with reworked versions of old song ideas from over the years. A short tour followed to promote the release. Almost all the shows were considered sold out as the fans returned after the five year hiatus. The official departure of band members Jason Gilardi, Daniel 'Heavy Tarmac' Kirby, and Mark Haugh was announced on the band's MySpace
on June 29, 2007 due to "situations beyond our control." A tenth studio album, Work it Out
was released in 2008. This includes the single "The Light Inside" which would go on to rank as the second most downloaded Caroline's Spine song, just under "Sullivan."
Former members
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...
band based in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix 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...
. The group's touring schedule in the mid 1990s landed them a record deal with Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
. They have released several studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
s and shared billings with such bands as Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
, Kiss
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
, and Queensrÿche
Queensrÿche
thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton....
. Songs by the group include "Sullivan
Sullivan (song)
"Sullivan" is a song by Caroline's Spine and the debut single from their major label debut album, Monsoon. It was previously included on their independently released albums, Ignore the Ants and Huge, in 1995 and '96. The song was later included on the 2006 compilation, The Collection...
," "Wallflower," and "The Light Inside."
ANZA Records
Caroline's Spine was created by lead singer/primary songwriter Jimmy NewquistJimmy Newquist
James P. "Jimmy" Newquist is the American primary song writer, guitarist, and lead singer for the alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. Born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he is one of eight children. Newquist started song writing at an early age and moved to Los...
. Under the direction of producer Dan Calderone and ANZA Records, Newquist performed virtually all of the instruments recorded for the Caroline's Spine self-titled debut album
Caroline's Spine (album)
Caroline's Spine is the eponymous debut album of the American hard rock band of the same name. It was released in 1993 before the band was entirely formed. The lead singer/primary song writer Jimmy Newquist wrote all the songs and played most of the instruments for the recording...
in 1993.
Jimmy along with his college friend, Mark Haugh, won the 'Best Unsigned Band' in the 1994 Yamaha sponsored 'Soundcheck' contest. To make ends meet, they sold all their furniture and went on the road with Jason Gilardi
Jason Gilardi
Jason Gilardi is the former drummer for the band Caroline's Spine. Gilardi's parents are Annette Funicello and Jack Gilardi....
(from Los Angeles, CA) on drums and Luis Moral on bass. The band underwent many changes until Daniel 'Heavy Tarmac' Kirby, an old friend of Mark's, joined on as the bassist in the spring of 1995 through 2007. They went on to release three more albums with ANZA Records before signing with Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
. Since 2007 Jimmy has continued the band including a new CD released in 2008.
Hollywood Records
Backed by Hollywood RecordsHollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
the band released two national albums (Monsoon and Attention Please
Attention Please (album)
Attention Please is the sixth studio album and second major label album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. It was their first album of all new material since the band formed. The songs "Attention Please" and "Nothing to Prove" which both charted on the Billboard Mainstream Rock...
) and made appearances on two motion picture soundtracks (An American Werewolf In Paris
An American Werewolf in Paris
An American Werewolf in Paris is a 1997 horror/comedy film about werewolves. It was directed by Anthony Waller and stars Tom Everett Scott and Julie Delpy...
and Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues (film)
Varsity Blues is a 1999 American drama/sport film directed by Brian Robbins that follows a small-town high school football team and their overbearing coach through a tumultuous season. The players must deal with the pressures of adolescence and their football obsessed community while having their...
). They also toured around the world, opening for such famous bands such as Kiss
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
and Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
. Even without national promotion or television exposure, Caroline's Spine continued to make a name for themselves around the country. Word of mouth
Word of mouth
Word of mouth, or viva voce, is the passing of information from person to person by oral communication. Storytelling is the oldest form of word-of-mouth communication where one person tells others of something, whether a real event or something made up. Oral tradition is cultural material and...
and extensive, nightly performances helped keep the band on the road for most of 1998 to 2000.
After Hollywood
Eventually Caroline's Spine decided to part ways with Hollywood RecordsHollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
in 2000. The band quickly released Like it or Not
Like it or Not (album)
Like it or Not is a compilation album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. Having parting ways with Hollywood Records, the band returned to their independent origins with this album. Some of the tracks are live recordings and one, "Moby Stick," is a drum solo by Jason Gilardi...
later that year. The disc was a compilation of old songs from the ANZA Records releases as well as four new songs. This was helpful to the fans that could not afford the scarce, early albums which had become highly valuable through secondary markets such as ebay
EBay
eBay Inc. is an American internet consumer-to-consumer corporation that manages eBay.com, an online auction and shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell a broad variety of goods and services worldwide...
. 2002 was a very busy year for the band. First, Live Industrial Sampler
Live (industry sampler)
Live is a live album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. The collection features songs recorded live at various venues...
was released which included live performances from their Attention Please
Attention Please (album)
Attention Please is the sixth studio album and second major label album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. It was their first album of all new material since the band formed. The songs "Attention Please" and "Nothing to Prove" which both charted on the Billboard Mainstream Rock...
world tour. Later that year, The Grovers 10th Anniversary Edition
The Grovers (album)
The Grovers is an album released by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. It serves as a commemorative anniversary album representing the 10 years since it was originally recorded by Jimmy Newquist and Mark Haugh in college...
was released to commemorate a decade passing since Jimmy and Mark were in the college band together. The album featured early versions of four songs ("Psycho," "She's Coming Home," "Why Don't We Get Along," and "I Will Be Alright") that would eventually appear on Caroline's Spine records. Finally, the band's eighth album, Overlooked
Overlooked (album)
Overlooked is a compilation album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. It includes several tracks that appeared on previous releases, simply rerecorded and slightly updated in style, tone, and quality...
, was also released in late 2002. It packaged remixes of the four new tracks from Like it or Not
Like it or Not (album)
Like it or Not is a compilation album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. Having parting ways with Hollywood Records, the band returned to their independent origins with this album. Some of the tracks are live recordings and one, "Moby Stick," is a drum solo by Jason Gilardi...
with two songs previously unreleased in America and six new songs.
The next five years saw a handful of live concerts before the group went on an unofficial hiatus. The band members took time to concentrate on family as well as other music projects. Jimmy Newquist
Jimmy Newquist
James P. "Jimmy" Newquist is the American primary song writer, guitarist, and lead singer for the alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. Born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he is one of eight children. Newquist started song writing at an early age and moved to Los...
released his first solo record, Ashley Ave, in 2003. Later that year, Jason Gilardi
Jason Gilardi
Jason Gilardi is the former drummer for the band Caroline's Spine. Gilardi's parents are Annette Funicello and Jack Gilardi....
and Daniel 'Heavy Tarmac' Kirby released a self-titled album from their side project, New Science. The following year, Newquist recorded acoustic versions of eight Caroline's Spine fan favorites and released them as a new disc entitled On Tour. The third solo release from Newquist entitled Bump was released in 2005.
Taking advantage of online sales opportunities, the band released The Collection in 2006. This consisted of many live soundboard recordings from over the years as well as various demo recordings. A sort of greatest hits album was also released as The Collection Retail CD. More live concerts and demos are set to be released in the near future according to Newquist.
2007 saw the return of all four members with the release of their ninth album, Captured. The album featured new songs with reworked versions of old song ideas from over the years. A short tour followed to promote the release. Almost all the shows were considered sold out as the fans returned after the five year hiatus. The official departure of band members Jason Gilardi, Daniel 'Heavy Tarmac' Kirby, and Mark Haugh was announced on the band's MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
on June 29, 2007 due to "situations beyond our control." A tenth studio album, Work it Out
Work It Out (album)
Work It Out is the eighth studio album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. The album's second track, "The Light Inside," served as the album's lead single in late 2008....
was released in 2008. This includes the single "The Light Inside" which would go on to rank as the second most downloaded Caroline's Spine song, just under "Sullivan."
Current status
On February 15, 2009, Jimmy Newquist flew back to the United States to perform live concerts again. The musicians reunited and performed a gig in Madison, Wisconsin. They are now back touring and recording present. It was only two years before they got back as recording artists on the radio. They are mainly performing a U.S tour.Members
Current- Jimmy NewquistJimmy NewquistJames P. "Jimmy" Newquist is the American primary song writer, guitarist, and lead singer for the alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. Born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he is one of eight children. Newquist started song writing at an early age and moved to Los...
- vocals, guitar, drums, primary songwriter - Matt McHan - guitar
- Greg Hipskind - percussion
- Nate Teager- bass
Former members
- Mark Haugh - Guitar (1993–2007)
- Jason Gilardi - Drums (1994–2007)
- Daniel 'Heavy Tarmac' Kirby - Bass (1995–2007)
- Scott Jones - Bass, backing vocals
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
| 1993 1993 in music This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993.-January–February:*January 8 – The U.S. Postal Service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. The design was voted on in February 1992.... |
Caroline's Spine Caroline's Spine (album) Caroline's Spine is the eponymous debut album of the American hard rock band of the same name. It was released in 1993 before the band was entirely formed. The lead singer/primary song writer Jimmy Newquist wrote all the songs and played most of the instruments for the recording... |
Anza Records |
| 1994 1994 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1994.-January–February:*January 25 – Alice in Chains release their Jar of Flies album which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming the first ever EP to do so.... |
... So Good Afternoon ... So Good Afternoon (album) ... So Good Afternoon is the second studio album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. The relatively short album features many tracks which would be later re-recorded for other albums... |
Anza Records |
| 1995 1995 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1995.- January–February :*January 18 – Jerry Garcia crashes his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California, USA, but is not injured in the accident.... |
Ignore the Ants Ignore the Ants (album) Ignore the Ants is the third studio album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. This was the first album to feature their future hit, "Sullivan." It also featured several other tracks which would be re-recorded for future albums.... |
Anza Records |
| 1996 1996 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996.-January:* January – At the trial of two American teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, for the murder of Bassett's parents and young brother, defense lawyers attempt to lay the blame for the murders on the fact... |
Huge Huge (album) Huge is the fourth studio album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. Most of the tracks on the album were re-recorded when the band was signed with Hollywood Records for the their fifth album, Monsoon. The B-side featured several acoustic tracks, which were a significant departure... |
Anza Records |
| 1997 1997 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1997.-January:*January 9 – David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith of The Cure, Lou Reed, and Billy... |
Monsoon | Hollywood Records Hollywood Records Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote... |
| 1999 1999 in music -Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia.... |
Attention Please Attention Please (album) Attention Please is the sixth studio album and second major label album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. It was their first album of all new material since the band formed. The songs "Attention Please" and "Nothing to Prove" which both charted on the Billboard Mainstream Rock... |
Hollywood Records Hollywood Records Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote... |
| 2000 2000 in music See also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List.... |
Like it or Not Like it or Not (album) Like it or Not is a compilation album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. Having parting ways with Hollywood Records, the band returned to their independent origins with this album. Some of the tracks are live recordings and one, "Moby Stick," is a drum solo by Jason Gilardi... |
(Independent) |
| 2002 2002 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI... |
Live (industry sampler) Live (industry sampler) Live is a live album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. The collection features songs recorded live at various venues... |
(Independent) |
| 2002 2002 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI... |
Overlooked Overlooked (album) Overlooked is a compilation album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. It includes several tracks that appeared on previous releases, simply rerecorded and slightly updated in style, tone, and quality... |
(Independent) |
| 2003 2003 in music -January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested... |
The Grovers The Grovers (album) The Grovers is an album released by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. It serves as a commemorative anniversary album representing the 10 years since it was originally recorded by Jimmy Newquist and Mark Haugh in college... |
(Independent) |
| 2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
The Collection | (Independent) |
| 2007 2007 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame... |
Captured Captured (Caroline's Spine album) Captured is the seventh studio album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. It was the first album to feature entirely new material since 1999's Attention Please.-Track listing:# "Pieces" - 2:51# "Instrument of Change" - 3:56... |
(7th Kid Entertainment) |
| 2008 2008 in music 2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such... |
Work It Out Work It Out (album) Work It Out is the eighth studio album by American alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. The album's second track, "The Light Inside," served as the album's lead single in late 2008.... |
(7th Kid Entertainment) |
| 2011 | "Do U Remember When" | (7th Kid Entertainment) |
Other projects
| Year | Title | Label |
| 2003 | Jimmy Newquist Jimmy Newquist James P. "Jimmy" Newquist is the American primary song writer, guitarist, and lead singer for the alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. Born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he is one of eight children. Newquist started song writing at an early age and moved to Los... - Ashley Ave. |
7th Kid Entertainment |
| 2004 | Jimmy Newquist Jimmy Newquist James P. "Jimmy" Newquist is the American primary song writer, guitarist, and lead singer for the alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. Born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he is one of eight children. Newquist started song writing at an early age and moved to Los... - On Tour |
7th Kid Entertainment |
| 2004 | New Science - New Science | (Independent) |
| 2005 | Jimmy Newquist Jimmy Newquist James P. "Jimmy" Newquist is the American primary song writer, guitarist, and lead singer for the alternative rock band Caroline's Spine. Born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, he is one of eight children. Newquist started song writing at an early age and moved to Los... - Bump |
7th Kid Entertainment |