The Hard Lessons
Encyclopedia
The Hard Lessons are a rock band from Detroit
, Michigan
, known for their high-energy live appearances and innovative sound. The band has toured extensively in the United States
and Europe
. They were originally formed at Michigan State University
in East Lansing
.
The band consists of Augie Visocchi (Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Fuzz Bass, Mandolin, Piano,
Kazoo, Percussion, and Vacuum) and Korin "Ko Ko" Louise Visocchi (Vocals, Piano, Synthesizers, Hammond Organ Bass,
Autoharp, Glockenspiel, Cornet, Percussion). Ryan Vandeberghe is their current live drummer.
Their song "Wedding Ring" was featured in an episode of Grey's Anatomy
.
Their song "Wicked Man" was featured in an episode of Friday Night Lights
.
Their song "See and Be Scene" was featured in a 2010 Chevrolet commercial.
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
, known for their high-energy live appearances and innovative sound. The band has toured extensively in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Europe
Europe
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. They were originally formed at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
in East Lansing
East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located directly east of Lansing, Michigan, the state's capital. Most of the city is within Ingham County, though a small portion lies in Clinton County. The population was 48,579 at the time of the 2010 census, an increase from...
.
The band consists of Augie Visocchi (Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Fuzz Bass, Mandolin, Piano,
Kazoo, Percussion, and Vacuum) and Korin "Ko Ko" Louise Visocchi (Vocals, Piano, Synthesizers, Hammond Organ Bass,
Autoharp, Glockenspiel, Cornet, Percussion). Ryan Vandeberghe is their current live drummer.
Their song "Wedding Ring" was featured in an episode of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC; since then, seven seasons have aired. The series follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital in...
.
Their song "Wicked Man" was featured in an episode of Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights (TV series)
Friday Night Lights is an American sports drama television series adapted by Peter Berg, Brian Grazer and David Nevins from a book and film of the same name. The series details events surrounding a high school football team based in fictional Dillon, Texas, with particular focus given to team...
.
Their song "See and Be Scene" was featured in a 2010 Chevrolet commercial.
Studio Discography
| Date of release | Title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rock N Soul Live at Small's" | Self-Released |
| 2004 | "Feedback Loop b/w Love Gone Cold 7" VINYL | Self-Released |
| 2005 | Gasoline | No Fun Records |
| 2006 | Wise Up! Wise Up! Wise Up! is an album by American indie rock group The Hard Lessons, self-released by the group in 2006.It was given away for free at several concerts.-Track listing:# "Bamboo" - 3:12# "Carey Says " - 1:53# "It Bleeds" - 3:37... |
Self-Released |
| 2007 | Hey Hey, My My | Self-Released |
| 2008 | B & G Sides B & G Sides B & G Sides, Vol. 1-4 is a compilation album combining B & G Sides, Vol. 1, B & G Sides, Vol. 2, B & G Sides, Vol. 3, and B & G Sides, Vol. 4. It was released as a full set in 2008... |
Quack Media |
| 2009 | Arms Forest | Quack Media |
| 2011 | Down Off The Ceiling Vol. 1 | Gold Tapes |