Lucky 7 (band)
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Lucky 7 was an American
pop punk
band from San Diego, California
. They formed in 1997 and the next year independently released their first record, titled "Miss Fortune". After touring with bands such as Goo Goo Dolls
, New Found Glory
, Something Corporate
, and Allister
, along with immense internet buzz created by their high download rate at MP3.com, Lucky 7 signed with Shock Records/Omega Records, where they released their self-titled label-debut in 2002. The group disbanded in 2003.
Shortly after, Allen Colaneri joined Lances Hero, which later broke up. Allen currently leads a group called ItalianJapanese. Robert Garbowski now plays drums in a band called Sweettooth. Jared Hren has continued playing drums and singing in the band Off Track. Darin Brookner moved to Las Vegas and became a full time English teacher at Bishop Gorman High School
. Currently teaches Freshman and Juniors. Current projects of other members are unknown.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pop punk
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band from San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. They formed in 1997 and the next year independently released their first record, titled "Miss Fortune". After touring with bands such as Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls
The Goo Goo Dolls are a Grammy-nominated American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and vocalist and bass guitarist Robby Takac. Since the end of 1994, Mike Malinin has been the band's drummer, a position previously held by George Tutuska...
, New Found Glory
New Found Glory
New Found Glory is an American rock band from Coral Springs, Florida. Formed in the summer of 1997, founding members were lead vocalist Jordan Pundik, guitarists Chad Gilbert and Steve Klein, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Joe Marino...
, Something Corporate
Something Corporate
Something Corporate is an American rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1998. Their current line-up includes pianist and vocalist Andrew McMahon, guitarist Josh Partington, bassist Kevin Page and drummer Brian Ireland....
, and Allister
Allister
Allister is an American pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois. The four-piece formed in 1996 and were one of the first bands to sign to Drive-Thru Records...
, along with immense internet buzz created by their high download rate at MP3.com, Lucky 7 signed with Shock Records/Omega Records, where they released their self-titled label-debut in 2002. The group disbanded in 2003.
Shortly after, Allen Colaneri joined Lances Hero, which later broke up. Allen currently leads a group called ItalianJapanese. Robert Garbowski now plays drums in a band called Sweettooth. Jared Hren has continued playing drums and singing in the band Off Track. Darin Brookner moved to Las Vegas and became a full time English teacher at Bishop Gorman High School
Bishop Gorman High School
Bishop Gorman High School is a Roman Catholic private preparatory school located in Summerlin, in Clark County, Nevada, United States serving the Las Vegas area for over 50 years. The school is administered by the Diocese of Las Vegas...
. Currently teaches Freshman and Juniors. Current projects of other members are unknown.
Members
- Allen Colaneri - vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
/guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Darin Brookner - guitar
- Steven Press - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals - Robert Garbowski - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Aaron Crossland (1998–1999) - bass, backing vocals
- Jared Hren (2002–2003) - drums
Discography
| Date of Release | Title | Label | |
| 1998 | Lucky 7 (Demo) | Self Released | |
| 1999 | Miss Fortune | N/A | |
| 2001 | Be The One (EP) | Australia Release | Omega Records |
| 2002 | Be The One (Single) | Australia Release | Shock/Omega Records |
| 2002 | Lucky 7 | Omega Records |
Awards
| Date | Award Titled | Presenter |
| 1999 | Best Rock Band | San Diego Magazine |
| 1999 | Top Internet Band | CNN CNN Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States... World Beat |
| 1999 | Best Alternative Band | MP3.com MP3.com MP3.com is a web site operated by CNET Networks providing information about digital music and artists, songs, services, community, and technologies. It is probably better known for its original incarnation, as a legal, free music-sharing service, popular with independent musicians for promoting... |
| 2001 | Top 5 Internet Band | Yahoo Internet Life |
| 2001 | Best Rock Band | San Diego Magazine |