Big Dismal
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Big Dismal was a Florida based post-grunge Christian Rock
band featuring vocalist Eric Durrance, guitarist Chuck Shea, bassist Gary Sobel, and drummer Jeff Chomin. Before the band found its way to Wind-Up
, it was essentially just Durrance, toiling away in Tallahassee's local scene. Eventually, his solo recordings (and Christian beliefs) sparked the interest of the label, and with the addition of his supporting players renamed the project Big Dismal. Believe, the official debut, appeared in May 2003. It showcased a familiar and faith-based post-grunge sound similar to Creed or 3 Doors Down.
Rolling Stone
named Big Dismal one of "Five Christian Bands on the Rise" and the band had three CONSECUTIVE #1 Singles off their debut record, Believe on Christian Rock radio (Remember, I.O.U., Reality and Just The Same). The band's first #1 Single, (Remember, I.O.U.) was named Song of the Year in Christian Rock Radio by Radio and Records, having remained at #1 on the chart for over (6) weeks. The song was also used in the Chris Benoit
tribute edition of Raw
. Big Dismal was also named Band of the Year in the Christian Rock market by Radio and Records and were also nominated for a Dove award in 2004 for Christian Rock Album of the Year. Music videos were created for each of their #1 Singles as well as for the song "Rainy Day."
The "Believe" album for Wind-Up
received critical acclaim but failed to sell well. Front man Eric Durrance has announced that the band have split. Eric Durrance has gone solo and has recorded a country record with the other band members moving on to new projects.
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band featuring vocalist Eric Durrance, guitarist Chuck Shea, bassist Gary Sobel, and drummer Jeff Chomin. Before the band found its way to Wind-Up
Wind-Up Records
Wind-up Entertainment, Inc. is a record label based in New York City. It was formed in 1997 by Alan Meltzer, former owner of CD One Stop, following his 1996 purchase of Grass Records. Wind-up is currently the largest independently-owned record label in the world...
, it was essentially just Durrance, toiling away in Tallahassee's local scene. Eventually, his solo recordings (and Christian beliefs) sparked the interest of the label, and with the addition of his supporting players renamed the project Big Dismal. Believe, the official debut, appeared in May 2003. It showcased a familiar and faith-based post-grunge sound similar to Creed or 3 Doors Down.
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
named Big Dismal one of "Five Christian Bands on the Rise" and the band had three CONSECUTIVE #1 Singles off their debut record, Believe on Christian Rock radio (Remember, I.O.U., Reality and Just The Same). The band's first #1 Single, (Remember, I.O.U.) was named Song of the Year in Christian Rock Radio by Radio and Records, having remained at #1 on the chart for over (6) weeks. The song was also used in the Chris Benoit
Chris Benoit
Christopher Michael "Chris" Benoit was a Canadian professional wrestler whose career and life ended in a murder–suicide...
tribute edition of Raw
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. Big Dismal was also named Band of the Year in the Christian Rock market by Radio and Records and were also nominated for a Dove award in 2004 for Christian Rock Album of the Year. Music videos were created for each of their #1 Singles as well as for the song "Rainy Day."
The "Believe" album for Wind-Up
Wind-Up Records
Wind-up Entertainment, Inc. is a record label based in New York City. It was formed in 1997 by Alan Meltzer, former owner of CD One Stop, following his 1996 purchase of Grass Records. Wind-up is currently the largest independently-owned record label in the world...
received critical acclaim but failed to sell well. Front man Eric Durrance has announced that the band have split. Eric Durrance has gone solo and has recorded a country record with the other band members moving on to new projects.
Members
- Eric Durrance - Lead Vocals / Guitar
- Chuck Shea - Guitar
- Gary Sobel - Bass Guitar
- Jeff Chomin - Drums / Backing Vocals / Samples & Sounds