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Infobox musical artist | name = Digger| image =| caption =| image_size =| background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = Lehigh Valley , Pennsylvania , United States | instrument =| genre = Pop punk | occupation =| years_active = 1995–2004| label = Hopeless Records | associated_acts =| website =| current_members =| past_members =| notable_instruments = Digger was a pop punk band from Pennsylvania , signed to Hopeless Records .

History


Digger formed in the Lehigh Valley in the mid-1990s and signed to Hopeless Records in 1996. Upon the event of Digger's live recording being played on WMUH the word of the band spread quickly, which led to the band's sign to Hopeless Records. The band released their first LP, Powerbait , and toured until the band came back to the studio to record The Promise of an Uncertain Future . The band became a three piece in this era, and launched a world tour. Then Monte Carlo (album)|Monte Carlo was released as a follow up. Not very long afterward, Digger released the Trainwreck EP . Then after another member change, Digger released what would be their last full album, Keystone (album)|Keystone . The departure of the group's bassist and guitarist resulted in their canceling their tour to support the album. After replacing the members, the group continued touring and recording up until the summer of 2004, when they disbanded.

3 of 5 songs of the final recordings of Digger have been posted on purevolume.com for free download. This final EP is entitled Seaside Diner .

Members


;Founding members
  • Phil Nelson - vocals, guitar (1995–1997) (Deceased)

  • Chris Benner - guitar, vocals (1995–2004)

  • Matt Gregorec - vocals, bass (1995–2000)

  • Mike "Maniac" Fisher - drums (1995–1998)


  • ;Later members
  • Mark Kale - guitar (1999-2000)

  • Mike Bowen - drums (1999-2000)

  • Ben Stephens - bass (2000–2002)

  • Garrett Hoskins - guitar(2000–2002)

  • Mike Kelly - drums (2001–2004)

  • Warren Cooke - bass (2003–2004)

  • Tim Wright - guitar (2003–2004)

  • Jay Thomas - bass(2004)


  • Discography


  • Powerbait ( Hopeless Records , 1996)

  • The Promise of an Uncertain Future (Hopeless, 1998)

  • Monte Carlo (Hopeless, 2000)

  • Trainwreck EP (Hopeless, 2001)

  • Keystone (Hopeless, 2002)

  • Tattoo Broken Hearts EP ( Wynona Records , 2003)

  • Seaside Diner EP (Not released on label, 2004)


  • References


  • Allmusic|class=artist|id=p480914|pure_url=yes Digger at Allmusic.com


  • DEFAULTSORT:Digger Category:American pop punk musical groups
    Category:Musical groups from Pennsylvania

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