Hailing from Boston, US Big Wreck is a grunge-infused neo-prog outfit with a hard rocking sound, starting life in the early 90s having met as students at the Berklee College of Music.
The band formed in 1994, featuring lead vocalist Ian Thornley, guitarist Brian Doherty, bassist Dave Henning and drummer Forrest Williams.The band began performing extensively at various clubs and venues in Boston and Cambridge, US, becoming a prominent act on the local scene. Having developed a strong live sound, they eventually garnered the attention of Atlantic Records, who signed the band in 1997. Soon after, their debut album, “In Loving Memory Of…” appeared, featuring the top ten single, “The Oaf.” The band found commercial success in Canada, whilst also performing well in the US.
Their second record, “Pleasure & the Greed,” was released in 2001. However, unfortunately for Big Wreck, the album was a commercial flop due to poor marketing, failing to live up to the success of their debut. Following the record’s failure, the band ultimately broke up, with Ian Thornley launching a solo career, with the other members also being involved with new projects.
Ten years later, the members of Big Wreck reunited, embarking on a successful tour that helped reignite interest in the band. The band returned to the studio in 2010, recording their third album, “Albatross,” which appeared later in 2012. The album reached number five in the Canadian charts, prompting a nationwide tour that also saw them perform at Toronto, Canada’s Sound Academy for their ‘Official Super Bowl XLVI Party.’ Continuing their success, the band returned to the studio again for 2014’s “Ghosts,” also peaking at number five in the Canadian charts.
Talib Kweli
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