Skycycle
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Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Skycycle was led by singer/songwriter Steve Isaacs. He formed Skycycle (so named in honor of the two-wheeled rocket in which Evel Knievel
attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon in 1974) with guitarist Sven Shenar, bassist Kelly Castro and drummer Rob Brown
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in 1997. This successfully got them signed to MCA Records
, leading up to the issuing of Skycycle's debut EP, "Breathing Water" one year later.
Skycycle were dropped in 1999, before the release of their completed full length CD, "Ones and Zeros", which remains unreleased. Chris Cano replaced Rob Brown as drummer, because the latter pursued a career in jazz music. The band continued to play and write music for about a year before disbanding in September 2000. The band played one final time on October 22, 2002.
soundtrack. Two of the songs, "The Ghost Is Here" and "It's Terror Time Again" were performed and produced by Skycycle.
Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel , born Robert Craig Knievel, was an American daredevil and entertainer. In his career he attempted over 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps between 1965 and 1980, and in 1974, a failed jump across Snake River Canyon in the Skycycle X-2, a steam-powered rocket...
attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon in 1974) with guitarist Sven Shenar, bassist Kelly Castro and drummer Rob Brown
Rob Brown
Rob Brown may refer to:* Rob Brown , member of the UK electronic band, Autechre* Rob Brown , National Hockey League player* Rob Brown , Finding Forrester* Rob Brown , reporter and anchor for CTV News-See also:...
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Albums
Skycycle released a self-produced demo tape named SirenSiren
In Greek mythology, the Sirens were three dangerous mermaid like creatures, portrayed as seductresses who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island. Roman poets placed them on an island called Sirenum scopuli...
in 1997. This successfully got them signed to MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
, leading up to the issuing of Skycycle's debut EP, "Breathing Water" one year later.
Skycycle were dropped in 1999, before the release of their completed full length CD, "Ones and Zeros", which remains unreleased. Chris Cano replaced Rob Brown as drummer, because the latter pursued a career in jazz music. The band continued to play and write music for about a year before disbanding in September 2000. The band played one final time on October 22, 2002.
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island Soundtrack
Skycycle is most known for is contributions to the Scooby-Doo on Zombie IslandScooby-Doo on Zombie Island
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island is a 1998 American animated comedy film based on the animated television series Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoon franchise...
soundtrack. Two of the songs, "The Ghost Is Here" and "It's Terror Time Again" were performed and produced by Skycycle.
External links
- Skycycle page on GarageBand.comGarageBand.comGarageBand.com was a large online community of independent musicians and music fans. Founded in 1999, the site was used by musicians who were seeking greater exposure and critical insight provided by an audience of their peers. The site was also used by music fans to discover new independent...