Gren (band)
Gren was an American power pop trio from Culver City, California, consisting of Brett White (vocals, guitar), Marcus Gonzales (bass) and John "Possum" Hill (drums).[1] They were active from 1994 to 1996.
History[]
Gren formed in early 1994.[2] The band's sound drew comparisons with Nirvana, Shudder to Think, and Bob Mould.[3] Billboard called their sound "a straightforward assault of guitar-driven rock and soul."[4]
The band was signed to I.R.S. Records and released their only full-length album Camp Grenada in 1995.[5] The album was produced by Tim O'Heir (Sebadoh, Belly, Dinosaur Jr.) at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles. Gren promoted this album with extensive touring of the United States, including a stint as opening for the Ramones in 1995-96.[6] The single "She Shines" reached the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock chart.[7]
Gren disbanded in 1996. A five-song EP titled Somebody Said You'd Hate This was released in 2008.[8]
Discography[]
- Camp Grenada (1995)
- Somebody Said You'd Hate This (EP, 2008)
References[]
- ^ Joel Whitburn, Rock Tracks 1981-2008. Billboard Books, 2008, p. 109.
- ^ Gren biography, Allmusic
- ^ Camp Grenada review, Allmusic
- ^ "Reviews and Previews". Billboard, December 16, 1995, p. 100.
- ^ "In Music We Trust - Gren: Camp Grenada". www.inmusicwetrust.com. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- ^ "Ramones with Gren at Avalon". Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- ^ "Gren". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ^ Gren – Somebody Said You'd Hate This (2008, 256 kbps, File), retrieved 2021-05-21
- Musical groups from Los Angeles
- American power pop groups
- Musical groups established in 1994
- 1994 establishments in California
- Musical groups disestablished in 1996
- 1996 disestablishments in California