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Infobox musical artist| name = My Superhero| image =Superhero.png| background = group_or_band| origin = Anaheim, CA United States | genre = Ska punk , third wave ska , pop punk | years_active = 1994–2003, 2011| past_members =| label = Sick Little Monkey, Risk, Vegas| website = http://www.my-superhero.com| notable_instruments = Guitar, Bass, Drums, Accordion My Superhero was an American ska punk band formed in Anaheim, California , who were originally active from 1994 to 2003.
Biography
My Superhero formed in 1994 and quickly released their debut album entitled SKAteboard Music in 1995 under their own independent label Sick Little Monkey Music. In 1997, the band released their most successful album, Solid State 14 , which received positive reviews from such presitigious publications such as The Los Angeles Times http://articles.latimes.com/1997-04-02/entertainment/ca-44574_1_solid-state and AllMusic , the latter having been quoted as saying "it's unusual to find a debut effort from a punk-ska band that sounds this good". http://www.billboard.com/album/my-superhero/solid-state-14/325107#/album/my-superhero/solid-state-14/325107/review
In 1998, My Superhero re-recorded SKAteboard Music , releasing it on Vegas Records, before signing to Risk Records to re-release Solid State 14 , which helped them find success on the national commercial radio charts. http://articles.latimes.com/1998/jun/26/entertainment/ca-63638 http://books.google.com/books? id=wuH6GvuKk-0C& pg=PA84& lpg=PA84& dq=my+superhero+CMJ+1998& source=bl& ots=JETMWjUvhb& sig=MWBB4untghx_-A-S_A1LGmpKXFQ& hl=en& ei=en5mTpOVMZTYiAKc6NDICg& sa=X& oi=book_result& ct=result& resnum=2& ved=0CBwQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage& q=my%20superhero%20CMJ%201998& f=false The following year, the band worked with producer Thom Wilson to release their third album entitled Station One under Risk Records. http://articles.latimes.com/1999/aug/11/entertainment/ca-64539 They spent the next 2 years touring nationally alongside bands including Reel Big Fish , http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/01h16.html The Aquabats , http://members.efn.org/~cschatz/ska/Archive/1998.html The Hippos , http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/vol18/issue40/calendar/music.roadshows.htmlFenix TX and Frenzal Rhomb , http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/01h16.html as well as touring as part of the 1999 and 2000 Warped Tour . My Superhero received regular exposure on KUCI 's pioneering Ska Parade radio show, managing to tie the record held by Long Beach's One Eye Open for the most on-air live performances.
In 2000, My Superhero attempted to reorganize the band and play as a power pop trio. In 2002, they recruited a fourth member and recorded their final release, the Send Gas EP . The group quietly disbanded after front man Brian Gilmore got married. My Superhero's final performance was at Gilmore's wedding in 2004.
Reunion shows and beyond
On September 17, 2011, the four original members of My Superhero played a reunion show at The Glasshouse in Pomona, California , headlining a concert organized by Tazy Phyllipz and the Ska Parade . A while later on November 5, the band again reunited at The Glasshouse to open for The Aquabats, the first time the two groups have played together since 1998.
With the all the recent success of the reunion shows, they have decided to stick it out and continue with shows, and practice more songs of the past.
Discography
SKAteboard Music (1995) (1999, re-recorded)
Solid State 14 (1997) (1998, remastered)
Station One (1999)
Send Gas EP (1999)
Band members
Brian Gilmore - vocals, guitar, bass (1994–2003, 2011)
Chris Clawson - drums (1994–2003)
Huey Huynh - guitar (1994–2003, 2011)
Mike Berault - keyboards, accordion (1994–1999, 2003, 2011)
Dan Park - bass (1994–1998, 2011)
James Salomone - bass (1999)
Ean Brown - guitar (2001–2003)
Tim Bivens - drums (2011)
References
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Category:American ska musical groups Category:American ska punk musical groups Category:Musical groups established in 1994 Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2003 Category:Musical groups from California Category:Musical groups from Orange County, California Category:Third-wave ska groups
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