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Third Eye Blind (frequently abbreviated '''3eb''') is a Rock Band formed in the early 1990s in San Francisco . The band's current line-up is Stephan Jenkins ( Vocals , Guitar ), Brad Hargreaves ( Drums , Percussion ), Tony Fredianelli ( Lead Guitar , Vocals ), and Arion Salazar ( Bass Guitar , Vocals ). The band's original line-up changed shortly after the release of the their second album, 1999's '' Blue '', when guitarist Kevin Cadogan was released under circumstances that still elicit controversy among fans. More recently, bassist Arion Salazar has not been playing with the band, and his future as part of the quartet is unclear. Leo Kremer has been filling in for Salazar during concerts, but it is not yet known if he will become a full-time member. HISTORY Beginnings (1993-1996) Third Eye Blind recorded their first demo in 1993. In 1996, the band landed an opening gig for because they believed it offered the most artistic freedom. The contract was one of the largest ever given to an unreleased artist. Jenkins' outspoken behavior after signing the deal earned him the title of "the biggest mouth in music" by many critics. Jenkins has spoken out many times against several different artists, later leading to a heated feud with Rob Thomas of the band Matchbox Twenty . Success (1997-2000) Third Eye Blind's first album, '' Third Eye Blind '', became an immediate success after its release in 1997. The album had 5 singles, " Semi-Charmed Life ", " Graduate ", " Losing A Whole Year ", " Jumper ", and " How's It Going To Be ". "Semi-Charmed Life" hit as high as #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks for 8 weeks. The band also played "How's it Going to Be" on Saturday Night Live . To date it has been the most successful Third Eye Blind CD, selling 6 million units worldwide. Smash Mouth drummer Michael Urbano also appeared on the album, playing drums on 4 songs. During this period they also opened a number of shows on U2's Popmart tour. In 1999 the band released '' Blue ''. Although not received as well as ''Third Eye Blind'', the album sold 150,000 copies the first month of release and 2 million total sales. 4 singles were released from the album, " Anything ", " Never Let You Go ", " Deep Inside Of You ", and " 10 Days Late ". In early 2000, shortly after the release of the album, Kevin Cadogan was released from the band. Hiatus (2001-2002) After extensive and exhaustive touring around the world the band took a break. The band took a year off, only playing for charity events. They put on shows for the Tiger Woods Foundation and the Breathe Benefit Concert in Los Angeles after Jenkins' mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. During the hiatus the band also built a recording studio in anticipation of their next album. ''Out of the Vein'' (2003) In 2003 the band released '' Out Of The Vein ''. Two singles were released from the album; " Blinded ", and " Crystal Baller ". Despite positive reviews the album was a commercial disappointment, selling only 500,000 copies worldwide. There were no Music Video s created for the singles and Elektra Records , who were being absorbed into Atlantic Records , did little to promote the album. Stephan Jenkins commented, "I worked really hard on ''Out of the Vein'' . . . Elektra was imploding as we were making it, so we didn't make a video and didn't do a marketing campaign, but as far as critics go, it was my best-reviewed album." RECENT ACTIVITY Recent live performances have revealed a majority of the new tracks being worked on, including "Bonfire", "Don't Believe a Word", "Alright Caroline", "Lay Back (and the Water Will Hold You)," "In the Skin", "Summer Town", "Second Born", "Monotov's Private Opera", "Break Me", "Stevie Ray Vaughan", "Red Star", "Standing Up For You", and "A Sharp Knife." Other tracks mentioned for the album by Fredianelli are "Away", "Captain of Emo", "Swimming", "Now I Don't Know" and "Jesse 2k." He also confirmed that "Captain of Emo" and "Lay Back" have been scrapped. A number of previously unreleased recordings were made available, including "Persephone", "Carnival Barker" (an instrumental), and numerous instrumental sessions declined by Jenkins for inclusion on the fourth album. For the 10th anniversary of the release of Third Eye Blind's debut album the band performed at the Fillmore on March 13 & 14. The shows were filmed for broadcast on HDNet as well as normal broadcast and release on DVD. A fourth album, tentatively titled ''The Hideous Strength'', is scheduled for a 2008 release. {Link without Title} Only Jenkins' lyrics and vocals are left to be finished; all instrumental work is reportedly complete. Since April 2007, Third Eye Blind has been touring extensively throughout the US, playing dozens of sold-out shows as a build-up for the release of their new album. They will be touring with Counting Crows , Live , and Collective Soul during the summer of 2007. DISCOGRAPHY STUDIO ALBUMS
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EPS Symphony of Decay An EP, " Symphony Of Decay ", has also been completed. The band reportedly has a contractual obligation to deliver the EP and has leaked several tracks to fans. The leaked tracks are a full-accompaniment version of "My Time in Exile," the stripped down song that played on the menu of the DVD included with their third album, as well as two very different and instrumental songs, "Knife in the Water" and "Animal." Also included on this EP is the full version of an instrumental song from "Blue", titled "Slow Motion." This has been available online since "Blue" was released because of its inclusion on international versions of "Blue". "Carnival Barker," a seven-minute instrumental, which is also a track off of the EP, was released on the band's MySpace page. SINGLES DEMOS 6-Track 1994 Demo 5-Track 1995 Demo 5-Track 1995 Demo For Radiant Records 11-Track 1997 Demo 14-Track 1999 Demo TRIVIA
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POLITICS Third Eye Blind has endorsed Senator Barack Obama for the 2008 Presidential Campaign. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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