Chopper One (band)
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Origin | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Genres | Alternative rock, power pop |
Years active | 1995-1999 |
Labels | Restless Records |
Associated acts | Weezer |
Chopper One were an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California. They were active between 1995 and 1999, releasing their sole full length album Now Playing in 1997.
History[]
The band was formed in 1995 by former Weezer guitarist Jason Cropper with his then-wife Amy Cropper, along with drummer Tyrone Rio.[1][2]
After releasing an indie single titled "Free Lunch", the band signed to Warner subsidiary Restless Records, who released their debut Now Playing in June 1997.[2][3] It was reissued in 1998 under the title Chopper One, with the band breaking up the following year.
Musical style[]
Chopper One's sound was compared to Cropper's ex-band Weezer.[4] In a 1997 interview with MTV, he stated, "I can live with people saying it sounds a little like Weezer. I was in Weezer from the beginning, and even before that, in the pre-Weezer bands. A lot of what is on that first Weezer album was me."[2]
Members[]
- Jason Cropper - Vocals, guitar (1995 - 1999)
- Amy Cropper - Bass, vocals (1995 - 1999)
- Tyrone Rio - Drums (1995 - 1997)
- Troy Zeigler - Drums (1998 - 1999)
- Dallan Baumgarten - Guitar (1998 - 1999)
Discography[]
Albums[]
- Now Playing (1997)
Singles[]
- "Free Lunch" (1995)
- "Touch My Fuzz" (1997)
- "Hescher with a Gym Bag" (1997)
- "A Punk Named Josh" (1998)
Music Videos[]
- "Touch My Fuzz" (1997)
References[]
- ^ "Chopper One Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
- ^ a b c "Ex-Weezer Guitarist Ready to Take off with Chopper One". MTV.
- ^ https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1997/Billboard-1997-07-19.pdf
- ^ "Now Playing - Chopper One | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- Alternative rock groups from California
- Musical groups established in 1995
- Musical groups disestablished in 1999