Ginger (band)
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Ginger was a Canadian rock
band in the 1990s. The band initially consisted of Tom Hooper on bass, Chris Hooper
on drums and Vincent Jones on keyboards, following the departure of Kevin Kane
from their earlier band The Grapes of Wrath
. Guitar positions were covered by both Lanny Hussey and Sean Ashby, working as session players.
With the Grapes of Wrath name and song catalogue tied up in legal wrangling between Kane and the remainder of the band, Jones and the Hooper brothers adopted the name Ginger, and released a self-titled EP under that name in 1993. In an ironic reversal of fortune, their tour to support that recording was as Sarah McLachlan
's opening act on her breakthrough Fumbling Towards Ecstasy tour; McLachlan had been an opening act for the Grapes just a few years earlier.
In 1994, Ginger released Far Out. Both Far Out and the self-titled EP were noted for their strong similarity to the classic Grapes jangle-pop sound.
In 1996, Jones left the band and was replaced by Lanny Ashby, who was promoted to full membership. Ginger then made a more conscious effort to develop its own distinctive sound, adding some trip-hop and electronic
elements to their album Suddenly I Came to My Senses. Jones played keyboards on the album, billed as a "special guest"; long-time session sideman Ashby was also a special guest performer. McLachlan (billed merely as an "additional musician") performed some of the backing vocals on the album.
The members of Ginger went their separate ways following that recording. Jones, Ashby and Chris Hooper became session musicians -- Jones and Ashby appear on McLachlan's live albums Mirrorball
and Afterglow Live
. Meanwhile, Tom Hooper reunited with Kane for a new Grapes of Wrath album, Field Trip, in 2000. (Jones and Chris Hooper did not participate in that reunion.)
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band in the 1990s. The band initially consisted of Tom Hooper on bass, Chris Hooper
Chris Hooper
Chris Hooper is a Canadian songwriter and musician.He was a member of The Grapes of Wrath, one of the most popular Canadian rock bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is Tom Hooper's brother.-External links:** where Chris is a Producer*...
on drums and Vincent Jones on keyboards, following the departure of Kevin Kane
Kevin Kane
Not to be confused with the drummer for the band Bad City.Kevin Kane is a Canadian songwriter, musician, and record producer.He was a founding member of The Grapes of Wrath in 1983, but was ejected from that band in 1992...
from their earlier band The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath (band)
The Grapes of Wrath are a Canadian folk rock band, who were one of Canada's most successful pop bands in the late 1980s and early 1990s before disbanding in 1992. With the band name tied up in litigation, most of the band continued to record through the 1990s as Ginger. The Grapes of Wrath briefly...
. Guitar positions were covered by both Lanny Hussey and Sean Ashby, working as session players.
With the Grapes of Wrath name and song catalogue tied up in legal wrangling between Kane and the remainder of the band, Jones and the Hooper brothers adopted the name Ginger, and released a self-titled EP under that name in 1993. In an ironic reversal of fortune, their tour to support that recording was as Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan
Sarah Ann McLachlan, OC, OBC is a Canadian musician, singer and songwriter. Known for her emotional ballads and mezzo-soprano vocal range, as of 2006, she has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. McLachlan's best-selling album to date is Surfacing, for which she won two Grammy Awards and four...
's opening act on her breakthrough Fumbling Towards Ecstasy tour; McLachlan had been an opening act for the Grapes just a few years earlier.
In 1994, Ginger released Far Out. Both Far Out and the self-titled EP were noted for their strong similarity to the classic Grapes jangle-pop sound.
In 1996, Jones left the band and was replaced by Lanny Ashby, who was promoted to full membership. Ginger then made a more conscious effort to develop its own distinctive sound, adding some trip-hop and electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
elements to their album Suddenly I Came to My Senses. Jones played keyboards on the album, billed as a "special guest"; long-time session sideman Ashby was also a special guest performer. McLachlan (billed merely as an "additional musician") performed some of the backing vocals on the album.
The members of Ginger went their separate ways following that recording. Jones, Ashby and Chris Hooper became session musicians -- Jones and Ashby appear on McLachlan's live albums Mirrorball
Mirrorball (Sarah McLachlan album)
- Personnel :* Sarah McLachlan - Vocals, Guitars, Piano* Ashwin Sood - Drums, Percussion, Background Vocals* Brian Minato - Bass* David Sinclair - Guitars, Background Vocals* Sean Ashby - Guitars, Background Vocals* Camille Henderson - Background Vocals...
and Afterglow Live
Afterglow Live
Afterglow Live is a 2004 live CD and DVD package by Sarah McLachlan.-DVD track listing:All songs written by Sarah McLachlan, except where noted.#"Fallen" – 4:19#"World on Fire" – 5:07 #"Adia" – 4:01...
. Meanwhile, Tom Hooper reunited with Kane for a new Grapes of Wrath album, Field Trip, in 2000. (Jones and Chris Hooper did not participate in that reunion.)
Singles
| Release Date | Title | Chart positions | Album |
| Canada RPM 100 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1994 | "Solid Ground" | #46 | Far Out |
| January 1995 | "Far Out" | #76 | |
| October 1996 | "Everything You're Missing" | #23 | Suddenly I Came to My Senses |
| March 1997 | "Here With Me" | #27 |