The Crying Spell
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The Crying Spell is an American rock band
formed in Seattle, Washington in 2008 by vocalist Len Hotrum, guitarist Eric Snyder, drummer Chase Culp, and bassist Johnny Bacolas
(replaced in 2010 by Jason Phraner). Hotrum and Culp were previously in a band called Point One, Snyder and Bacolas were in Second Coming
. After being joined by second guitarist Dane Brooks, The Crying Spell independently released their debut album
Through Hell to Heaven in July 2008 and distributed it through their own website, iTunes
, and Amazon.com
.
In 2009, The Crying Spell performed alongside Live
vocalist Ed Kowalczyk at the eighth annual tribute honoring Alice in Chains
singer Layne Staley
, who died seven years earlier after a long battle with drug addiction. Johnny Bacolas was a close friend and former bandmate to Staley; the two of them were previously in a band called Alice N' Chains and roommates during the mid-1990s when Staley was in Mad Season
. Bacolas left The Crying Spell in 2010 to pursue other endeavors (he is currently the bass player for another Seattle band called Lotus Crush) and was subsequently replaced by Jason Phraner.
As of 2011, The Crying Spell has become a quartet again due to the departure of Dane Brooks and have announced they are working on their sophomore album.
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formed in Seattle, Washington in 2008 by vocalist Len Hotrum, guitarist Eric Snyder, drummer Chase Culp, and bassist Johnny Bacolas
Johnny Bacolas
Johnny Bacolas born March 3, 1969, in Seattle, Washington, is a composer, musician, producer, and videographer. He is best known for his work with the post-grunge band Second Coming...
(replaced in 2010 by Jason Phraner). Hotrum and Culp were previously in a band called Point One, Snyder and Bacolas were in Second Coming
Second Coming (band)
Second Coming was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1990. They relocated to Seattle, Washington around 1992 and released their debut album L.O.V.Evil in 1994. This band underwent several lineup changes throughout its existence with drummer James Bergstrom being the sole...
. After being joined by second guitarist Dane Brooks, The Crying Spell independently released their debut album
Studio album
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Through Hell to Heaven in July 2008 and distributed it through their own website, iTunes
ITunes
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, and Amazon.com
Amazon.com
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.
In 2009, The Crying Spell performed alongside Live
Live (band)
Live is an American rock band from York, Pennsylvania, composed of Chad Taylor , Patrick Dahlheimer , and Chad Gracey . Lead singer and principal songwriter Ed Kowalczyk left the band in November 2009....
vocalist Ed Kowalczyk at the eighth annual tribute honoring Alice in Chains
Alice 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...
singer Layne Staley
Layne Staley
Layne Thomas Staley was an American musician who served as the lead singer and co-lyricist of the rock group Alice in Chains, which was formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987 by Staley and guitarist Jerry Cantrell. Alice in Chains rose to international fame as part of the grunge movement of the...
, who died seven years earlier after a long battle with drug addiction. Johnny Bacolas was a close friend and former bandmate to Staley; the two of them were previously in a band called Alice N' Chains and roommates during the mid-1990s when Staley was in Mad Season
Mad Season
Mad Season was an American rock supergroup formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1994 by members of three popular Seattle-based bands: Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam and Screaming Trees. Mad Season only released one album, Above, and is best known for the single "River of Deceit"...
. Bacolas left The Crying Spell in 2010 to pursue other endeavors (he is currently the bass player for another Seattle band called Lotus Crush) and was subsequently replaced by Jason Phraner.
As of 2011, The Crying Spell has become a quartet again due to the departure of Dane Brooks and have announced they are working on their sophomore album.
Personnel and discography
| Dates & recordings | Members & prominent instruments |
|---|---|
| 2008 Through Hell to Heaven |
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| 2008-2010 Through Hell to Heaven |
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| 2010-2011 |
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| 2011-present |
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