7th heaven band
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7th heaven is a Chicago, Illinois-based rock band
created by guitarist Richie Hofherr, Tony Di Giulio and Michael Mooshey. Formed in 1985, it has continued up to present day with changing band members.
7th heaven was managed by Alec John Such
of Bon Jovi
and James Young
of Styx
in 1997-1998. 7th heaven is currently managed by NTD Management, which also manages such bands as "1 Speed Go" & HiFi Superstar
. They are signed to NTD Records, writing over 3000 songs by now, doing many shows and selling 25,000 CDs to date. Their acclaimed Silver 30-tracks double CD released in 2004 has been a very popular favourite release.
The title of their 2008 release 14-track album USA-UK comes from joining of the Northern Ireland singer, Keith Semple joining the American AOR band. Semple had won Popstars: The Rivals a UK singing competition and had become a member of boy band One True Voice
during the period 2002-2003, before the band broke up. Semple had a gold record with One True Voice mainly through their double A side hit Sacred Trust/After You're Gone
that had reached #2 in the British music charts.
The band is preparing an old release in 2010 entitled "Jukebox" on the occasion of the band's 25 years.
Live albums
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created by guitarist Richie Hofherr, Tony Di Giulio and Michael Mooshey. Formed in 1985, it has continued up to present day with changing band members.
7th heaven was managed by Alec John Such
Alec John Such
Alec John Such is an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. He left the band in 1994, and has not been officially replaced. As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows...
of Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi
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and James Young
James Young (American musician)
James "J.Y." Young is a guitarist, singer and songwriter, and member of the rock band, Styx. Young began playing keyboard and piano at the age of five. He attended Calumet High in Chicago and learned to play clarinet and guitar during those years.J.Y...
of Styx
Styx (band)
Styx is an American rock band that became famous for its albums from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Chicago band is known for melding the style of prog-rock with the power of hard rock guitar, strong ballads, and elements of American musical theater....
in 1997-1998. 7th heaven is currently managed by NTD Management, which also manages such bands as "1 Speed Go" & HiFi Superstar
HiFi Superstar
HiFi Superstar is a Chicago, Illinois based rock band known for their 70's look and original music.Lead singer and song writer Mike Paterson began playing with drummer Glenn Mikes in the 80's hair band Little Venus, opening for such bands as Enuff Z'Nuff and Lillian Axe, before forming the band...
. They are signed to NTD Records, writing over 3000 songs by now, doing many shows and selling 25,000 CDs to date. Their acclaimed Silver 30-tracks double CD released in 2004 has been a very popular favourite release.
The title of their 2008 release 14-track album USA-UK comes from joining of the Northern Ireland singer, Keith Semple joining the American AOR band. Semple had won Popstars: The Rivals a UK singing competition and had become a member of boy band One True Voice
One True Voice
One True Voice were a British boyband created on the ITV television series Popstars: The Rivals, which also produced girl group Girls Aloud. The band was created by the public, who voted for their favourite hopefuls each week...
during the period 2002-2003, before the band broke up. Semple had a gold record with One True Voice mainly through their double A side hit Sacred Trust/After You're Gone
Sacred Trust/After You're Gone
"Sacred Trust/After You're Gone" is the debut double-A side single by One True Voice. It was released on 16 December 2002, the same day that female winners Girls Aloud released their single Sound of the Underground. The two songs were competing for the coveted Christmas Number One spot in the UK...
that had reached #2 in the British music charts.
The band is preparing an old release in 2010 entitled "Jukebox" on the occasion of the band's 25 years.
Founding members
The band was formed in 1985 from:- Richard Hofherr
- Tony DiGiulio
- Mike Mooshey
Present members
Presently the band consists of members:- Keith Semple - Guitars, Vocals (lead singer), Keyboards
- Richard Hofherr - Guitars, Vocals, Keyboards
- Mike Mooshey - Drums
- Mark Kennetz - Bass, Vocals
- Nick Cox - Guitar, Vocals
- Tamara Mooshey- Vocals
Previous members
Previous members included:- Tony DiGiulio - Co-Founder and original band member in 1985
- Danny Weymouth
- Andrew Blake
- Dan Miller
- Mark Jones
- Matt Clark
- Erica Heiden
- Stephen Jensen
- Alby Odum
- Dave Carozzo
- Dean Cutenelli
- Chris Senior
Discography
Studio albums- 1990: The Time Has Come
- 2000: Faces Time Replaces (CD)
- 2003: Silver (double CD)
- Tracks on the "Black Disk"
- Gravity
- Cellophane
- Kill the Cycle
- Ghost of Me
- Undone
- Ethereal
- Medicated
- Fall Into You
- While You Dream
- The One
- Trembling
- She
- Broken
- On the Inside
- War Machine
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- Tracks on the "White Disk":
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- Face of Terror
- Everlasting Love
- Invisible
- Ordinary World
- I Still Need You
- Misunderstood
- Truth
- Erased
- Letting Go
- Shelter
- This Pressure
- Right by Your Side
- Cope
- Windows
- Breakin Me Up
- 2008: U.S.A. - U.K. (CD)
- Tracks:
- Better This Way
- Cellophane
- Still Be Here
- Gravity
- Gave You My World
- Kill The Cycle
- This Summers Gonna Last Forever
- Ghost of Me
- Save Your Life
- Hand on My Heart
- Winning It All
- Oh So Really Old
- Tragedy
- Undone
- Dream of a New Day
- Electronic Karma
- Take Me Back
- While You Dream
Live albums
- 2005: Live at Durty Nellies (DVD)
In popular culture
- Music from Faces Time Replaces was featured on MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
in 2000, 2001, 2002 - Music from Silver was featured on MTV in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Performed on "The Jenny Jones ShowThe Jenny Jones ShowThe Jenny Jones Show is an American syndicated daytime tabloid talk show that was hosted by comedian/actress/singer Jenny Jones. It was produced by Telepictures and was distributed by Warner Bros. Television Distribution...
" (with over 75 Million Viewers Worldwide) - Performed on "Mancow's Morning Madhouse" radio show to over 1 million listeners
- Performed three 3-hour long shows in three different states within 24 hours
- The band's song "This Summers Gonna Last Forever" is featured on the Walter E Smithe / Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
TV Commercial - They sang the American National Anthem at the United Center - Chicago Bulls - L.A. Lakers basketball game on March 21, 2009
- They opened for Bon Jovi and Kid Rock at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 30, 2010 after winning the popular vote in an online-based contest