Eric Bradley (musician)
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Eric Bradley is a Los Angeles
-based guitarist
, singer, and songwriter
. He currently serves as the guitarist and backup vocalist for the band Levinhurst
and lead vocalist and guitarist in the band The Young Royals. He graduated from William Fremd High School
in 1989 and DePaul University
in 1993.
guitarist Jerry Cantrell
, Bradley formed the band Melt with Comes with the Fall
bassist Adam Stanger
and drummer Josh Howser; they were later joined by second guitarist Jason Saracco. Melt released a five-track EP
titled Color the Sky in 2005 before changing their name to The Young Royals in 2007. Their debut album Day of Truths came out later that year.
As of 2011, The Young Royals have announced plans to release a new album featuring Bradley and Saracco with a different rhythm section – Brant Biles (bass) and Eric Skodis (drums).
, an independent musical project that blends the surnames of vocalist Cindy Levinson
and her husband Lol Tolhurst, former drummer and keyboardist for The Cure
. Bradley first appeared on their second album House by the Sea
, on which he also plays bass guitar, released in 2007. They were later joined by Michael Dempsey
, another founding member of The Cure, and released a third album in 2009 called Blue Star
. That same year Alice in Chains released Black Gives Way to Blue
, their first album in 14 years; Jerry Cantrell listed Bradley and Howser among the many people he wished to thank within the liner notes.
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-based guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, singer, and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
. He currently serves as the guitarist and backup vocalist for the band Levinhurst
Levinhurst
Levinhurst is an independent music band formed by Lol Tolhurst, a founding member of The Cure, and his wife Cindy Levinson. Levinson provides vocals while Tolhurst writes the majority of the tracks, musically and lyrically, and programmes the drums and keyboards...
and lead vocalist and guitarist in the band The Young Royals. He graduated from William Fremd High School
William Fremd High School
William Fremd High School, or Fremd, is a public four-year high school located in Palatine, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Township High School District 211, which also includes James B...
in 1989 and DePaul University
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
in 1993.
Melt and The Young Royals
In 2003, after touring in support of Alice in ChainsAlice in Chains
Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney, and bassist Mike Starr...
guitarist Jerry Cantrell
Jerry Cantrell
Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr. is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known for his work with the grunge/metal band Alice in Chains, as lead guitarist, backing and co-lead vocalist, and co-lyricist. He performs lead vocals on his solo projects, and is part of Alice in Chains' harmonizing...
, Bradley formed the band Melt with Comes with the Fall
Comes With The Fall
Comes with the Fall is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999. Since 2001, the line-up has been composed of William DuVall , Adam Stanger and Bevan Davies . Nico Constantine was the band's second guitarist before departing in 2001...
bassist Adam Stanger
Adam Stanger
Adam Stanger is an American musician best known as the bassist for the bands Comes with the Fall. He has also played in the band Big Hate alongside his brother, singer-guitarist Brian Stanger, and Melt, later renamed The Young Royals, with singer-guitarist Eric Bradley.-Big Hate:In the 1990s,...
and drummer Josh Howser; they were later joined by second guitarist Jason Saracco. Melt released a five-track 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...
titled Color the Sky in 2005 before changing their name to The Young Royals in 2007. Their debut album Day of Truths came out later that year.
As of 2011, The Young Royals have announced plans to release a new album featuring Bradley and Saracco with a different rhythm section – Brant Biles (bass) and Eric Skodis (drums).
Levinhurst
In addition to fronting The Young Royals, Bradley also serves as the guitarist and backup vocalist for LevinhurstLevinhurst
Levinhurst is an independent music band formed by Lol Tolhurst, a founding member of The Cure, and his wife Cindy Levinson. Levinson provides vocals while Tolhurst writes the majority of the tracks, musically and lyrically, and programmes the drums and keyboards...
, an independent musical project that blends the surnames of vocalist Cindy Levinson
Cindy Levinson
Cindy Levinson-Tolhurst is the lead singer of the 2000s independent music group, Levinhurst, which bears the names of her and her husband Lol Tolhurst. The California native's vocals have been described by critics as "dreamy" and "austere".-Discography:...
and her husband Lol Tolhurst, former drummer and keyboardist for The Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
. Bradley first appeared on their second album House by the Sea
House By the Sea
House by the Sea has received mixed reviews since its release. Margaret Regesof Allmusic gave it 3 out of 5 stars, writing "House by the Sea is graced with a continuity and vision that surpasses its predecessor...
, on which he also plays bass guitar, released in 2007. They were later joined by Michael Dempsey
Michael Dempsey
Michael Dempsey is a bassist from England, who has performed as a member of several post-punk and New Wave bands including The Cure and Associates.-Early years:...
, another founding member of The Cure, and released a third album in 2009 called Blue Star
Blue Star (album)
Blue Star is the third album by Levinhurst, released in the U.S. on June 9, 2009 and worldwide on February 2, 2010. Although Michael Dempsey had previously worked with Lol Tolhurst in The Cure and Presence, this marks the first album that the two of them have recorded together since Three...
. That same year Alice in Chains released Black Gives Way to Blue
Black Gives Way to Blue
Black Gives Way to Blue is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released in September 2009. The first Alice in Chains album in nearly fourteen years, Black Gives Way to Blue is their first release with new vocalist/guitarist William DuVall, who took over from the late...
, their first album in 14 years; Jerry Cantrell listed Bradley and Howser among the many people he wished to thank within the liner notes.
Discography
| Title | Release | Label | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color the Sky | 2005 2005 in music -Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:... |
Motor Avenue Records | Melt |
| The Grey The Grey (Levinhurst EP) The Grey is an EP released by Levinhurst just a few months prior to the release of their second album House by the Sea in 2007. The opening track, "All Cats Are Grey", was originally done by The Cure - the band that made Tolhurst famous - off their album Faith... |
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.... |
What Are Records? | Levinhurst Levinhurst Levinhurst is an independent music band formed by Lol Tolhurst, a founding member of The Cure, and his wife Cindy Levinson. Levinson provides vocals while Tolhurst writes the majority of the tracks, musically and lyrically, and programmes the drums and keyboards... |
| House by the Sea House By the Sea House by the Sea has received mixed reviews since its release. Margaret Regesof Allmusic gave it 3 out of 5 stars, writing "House by the Sea is graced with a continuity and vision that surpasses its predecessor... |
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... |
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| Day of Truths | Motor Avenue Records | The Young Royals | |
| Blue Star Blue Star (album) Blue Star is the third album by Levinhurst, released in the U.S. on June 9, 2009 and worldwide on February 2, 2010. Although Michael Dempsey had previously worked with Lol Tolhurst in The Cure and Presence, this marks the first album that the two of them have recorded together since Three... |
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Imaginary Music | Levinhurst Levinhurst Levinhurst is an independent music band formed by Lol Tolhurst, a founding member of The Cure, and his wife Cindy Levinson. Levinson provides vocals while Tolhurst writes the majority of the tracks, musically and lyrically, and programmes the drums and keyboards... |