Men, Women & Children
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Men, Women & Children was an electropop band formed in 2004 by ex-Glassjaw
guitarist Todd Weinstock. They released their self-titled debut album in 2006.
They have supported acts such as Metric
, Gang of Four
, Rx Bandits
, De La Soul
, Brand New
, The Format
, Snoop Dogg
, Head Automatica
and ¡Forward, Russia!
. They also headlined their own shows with supporting acts like We Are The Fury
.
On June 13, 2007, according to a blog posted on their Myspace
page, the band separated itself from Warner/Reprise Records citing a lack of distribution of their first album as the major reason they wanted to leave.
On November 19, 2008, according to a blog posted by Todd and Nick on Myspace, three had left the band, including Todd, Nick, and David "Skully" Sullivan-Kaplan. The primary reason for the departures was a lack of communication caused by the distance between band members. Their last show with the band was on December 29, 2008 in New York City.
Remaining members TJ and Rick Penzone have moved forward as a two-piece with a rotating lineup of musicians for live shows. Todd and Nick are now part of Cubic Zirconia. Skully has since married and lives in the UK and currently plays for Razorlight.
Glassjaw
Glassjaw is a four-piece rock band from Long Island, New York. The band is fronted by vocalist Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck, and have undergone numerous line-up changes since their inception...
guitarist Todd Weinstock. They released their self-titled debut album in 2006.
They have supported acts such as Metric
Metric (band)
Metric is a Canadian indie rock and New Wave band founded in 1998 in Toronto. The band has also at various times been based in Montreal, London, New York City and Los Angeles...
, Gang of Four
Gang of Four (band)
Gang of Four are an English post-punk group from Leeds. Original personnel were singer Jon King, guitarist Andy Gill, bass guitarist Dave Allen and drummer Hugo Burnham. They were fully active from 1977 to 1984, and then re-emerged twice in the 1990s with King and Gill...
, Rx Bandits
Rx Bandits
RX Bandits is a four-piece band based in Seal Beach, California. The band formed in 1995 in Orange County, California. They have appeared on the Vans Warped Tour, at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and at The Bamboozle.-Early years :Originally known as...
, De La Soul
De La Soul
De La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres...
, Brand New
Brand New
Brand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
, The Format
The Format
The Format was an American indie rock band formed by Arizona natives Nate Ruess and Sam Means. The band announced a hiatus on February 4, 2008. Their style can be considered a mixture of indie, alternative, punk and folk music, with elements of 1960s and 1970s pop music...
, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, Head Automatica
Head Automatica
Head Automatica is a Dance Rock band, formed by Glassjaw frontman Daryl Palumbo with Jarvis Holden, formerly of Give Up the Ghost or American Nightmare, Jim Greer, and Brandon Arnovick.-History:...
and ¡Forward, Russia!
¡Forward, Russia!
¡Forward, Russia! were an English alternative band from Leeds, formed in early 2004, though are currently on hiatus. Until 2006, the band only named tracks with numbers, in the order that they were written...
. They also headlined their own shows with supporting acts like We Are The Fury
We Are the Fury
-Musical career:The group was founded as The Fury in Toledo, Ohio in 2004. Prior to forming the band, all original members were in a local Toledo, OH band called Hearsay TAO. Shortly after the demise of Hearsay TAO, the remaining members started The Fury, a name they chose inspired by one of...
.
On June 13, 2007, according to a blog posted on their 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....
page, the band separated itself from Warner/Reprise Records citing a lack of distribution of their first album as the major reason they wanted to leave.
On November 19, 2008, according to a blog posted by Todd and Nick on Myspace, three had left the band, including Todd, Nick, and David "Skully" Sullivan-Kaplan. The primary reason for the departures was a lack of communication caused by the distance between band members. Their last show with the band was on December 29, 2008 in New York City.
Remaining members TJ and Rick Penzone have moved forward as a two-piece with a rotating lineup of musicians for live shows. Todd and Nick are now part of Cubic Zirconia. Skully has since married and lives in the UK and currently plays for Razorlight.
Discography
- Men, Women & ChildrenMen, Women & Children (album)Men, Women & Children is the eponymous debut album released by the Long Island-based band Men, Women & Children.-Track listing:*All music by Men, Women & Children*Lyrics by TJ Penzone*Additional lyrics by Todd Weinstock# "Dance In My Blood" – 4:18...
(2006) - Winter 2006 Mix - A five track mix tape CD given out to the first 100 guests at select US tour stops in December 2006.
- Ultra Hot Volcano - A limited edition vinyl 7-inch single released through IAMSOUND records (2008)
Members
- TJ Penzone – vocals (2006–2008)
- Rick Penzone – bass (2006–2008)
- Todd WeinstockTodd WeinstockTodd Weinstock is an American guitar player. He was part of the original line-up for influential post hardcore/metal band Glassjaw.Prior to that, he and Justin Beck, also in Glassjaw, were in a Jewish straight-edge band named Sons of Abraham. He left Glassjaw in 2004 to head the electronic rock...
– guitar (2006–2008) - Nick Conceller – keyboards (2006–2008)
- David "Skully" Sullivan-Kaplan – drums (2006–2008)
- Christopher Wrigley – (touring member) guitar, vocals (2007-2008)