Chalk FarM (band)
Chalk FarM | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1992–2000, 2010–present |
| Labels | Columbia Records |
| Associated acts | 50 Foot Wave |
| Website | http://www.chalkfarm.com |
| Members | |
| Past members | |
Chalk FarM is an alternative rock band from Los Angeles.
Overview[]
Original years[]
The band released two albums in the late 1990s and are best known for their song "Lie On Lie", which was played for a short time on MTV in late 1996 and received radio airplay in the United States nationwide. Despite critical approval and a cult following, their debut album did not sell well, and the band was dropped from major label Columbia Records soon thereafter.[1] The band broke up in 2000.[2]
Among the musicians the group opened for were Joe Walsh and Seal.[3] Chalk farM also appear as the band playing at the conclusion of the film Coyote Ugly.[4]
Reunion[]
According to Chalk farM's Facebook page, the 4 original members are back together, playing regularly in the Los Angeles area, and are "doing a new record."[5]
On February 21, 2014, Orlando Sims died after a lengthy battle with cancer.[3]
Discography[]
- Studio albums
- Notwithstanding (1996, Columbia Records)
- Three 2s (2000, TIC Records)
- Into the Night (2012, Chalk FarM Music)
- Extended plays
- April E.P. (2011, Chalk FarM Music)
- October E.P. (2011, Chalk FarM Music)
Singles[]
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | |||
| 1996 | "Lie On Lie" | 36 | 13 | Notwithstanding |
| 1997 | "Live Tomorrow" | — | 35 | |
Members[]
- Michael Duff (vocals, guitar)
- Toby Scarbrough (drums, vocals)
- Trace Ritter (guitar, vocals)
- Dan Lavery (bass guitar) (2016 as guest musician)
Past members[]
- Orlando Sims (vocals, bass) (died 2014)
- Rob Ahlers (drums) (2000)
References[]
- ^ allmusic ((( Chalk FarM > Biography )))
- ^ Chalk FarM On-Line Archived July 20, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Jump up to: a b Musician Orlando Sims Dead at 58. The Press Enterprise, February 25, 2014.
- ^ TIC Records - Chalk FarM Archived August 21, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ [1]
- Alternative rock groups from California
- Musical groups from Los Angeles
- Musical groups established in 1992
- Musical groups disestablished in 2000