In Theory (band)
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In Theory was a band from Los Angeles
, California
, U.S.
. The band originally consisted of friends Theo Gersht (guitar, vocals), Avromie Summers
(lead guitar), Sam White (bass guitar), and Aaron Revivo (drums). Shortly before the release of the bands 2009 release, 'This is IT', Zak St. John replaced Aaron Revivo on drums although the album cover still features Aaron presumptively since Aaron's departure was near to the release date.
In Theory's music is centered around energetic punk drum beats, thick distorted guitars and pop-flavored melodies. During their first incarnation, the group issued a debut self-titled CD in 2005 titled 'We're Better Live'. The CD featured twelve live studio songs. In 2009 band recorded their debut studio album This is It, which was produced by platinum producer Barry Fasman (Air Supply
, The Kids from "Fame"
, Melissa Manchester
, Diana Ross
). This is It continued in a similar vein and got mixed reviews from critics. The band was both hailed and criticized for its youthful themes and content, such as 'Love Me or Leave Me', a song inspired by episodes of The OC.
The band the was first and remains to be one of few bands in the world to be sponsored by the exclusive guitar manufacture RKS Guitars. Other artists sponsored by RKS Guitars include Dave Mason
, Rick Springfield
, Keith Richards
and Ron Wood
(currently of Rolling Stones), and Moby
.
The band was also represented by the TKO organization.
The band played their final show on August 21, 2009 at Hollywood's Key Club
, in California
.
As of the present the band has never officially acknowledged that they officially broke up or went on hiatus. The bands Myspace page is still up with music and links to purchase the bands album.
performed on the Universal City Walk under the name Facing East. The duo was accompanied by bassist Danny Balistocky and drummer Joe Harrera, both members of pop-punk band Goodbye Valentine. Facing East performed song that were not part of the In Theory repertoire but has not released an album to date.
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, California
California
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, U.S.
United States
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. The band originally consisted of friends Theo Gersht (guitar, vocals), Avromie Summers
Avromie Summers
Avromie Summers is a musician and songwriter turned entrepreneur. Summers played lead guitar, toured nationally and composed with the Los Angeles-based pop-punk band In Theory...
(lead guitar), Sam White (bass guitar), and Aaron Revivo (drums). Shortly before the release of the bands 2009 release, 'This is IT', Zak St. John replaced Aaron Revivo on drums although the album cover still features Aaron presumptively since Aaron's departure was near to the release date.
In Theory's music is centered around energetic punk drum beats, thick distorted guitars and pop-flavored melodies. During their first incarnation, the group issued a debut self-titled CD in 2005 titled 'We're Better Live'. The CD featured twelve live studio songs. In 2009 band recorded their debut studio album This is It, which was produced by platinum producer Barry Fasman (Air Supply
Air Supply
Air Supply is an Australian soft rock duo, consisting of Graham Russell as guitarist and singer-songwriter and Russell Hitchcock as lead vocalist. They had a succession of hits worldwide, including eight Top Ten hits in the United States, in the early 1980s...
, The Kids from "Fame"
The Kids from "Fame"
The Kids from "Fame" was the group name of several cast members from the US TV series Fame who had a number of hit singles and albums at the height of the show's success in the UK. This success culminated in tours of the UK where they performed live in concert...
, Melissa Manchester
Melissa Manchester
Melissa Manchester is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Beginning in the 1970s, she has recorded generally in the adult contemporary genre. She has also appeared as an actress on television, in films, and on stage....
, Diana Ross
Diana Ross
Diana Ernestine Earle Ross is an American singer, record producer, and actress. Ross was lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes during the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that included successful ventures into film and Broadway...
). This is It continued in a similar vein and got mixed reviews from critics. The band was both hailed and criticized for its youthful themes and content, such as 'Love Me or Leave Me', a song inspired by episodes of The OC.
The band the was first and remains to be one of few bands in the world to be sponsored by the exclusive guitar manufacture RKS Guitars. Other artists sponsored by RKS Guitars include Dave Mason
Dave Mason
David Thomas "Dave" Mason is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Worcester, who first found fame with the rock band Traffic...
, Rick Springfield
Rick Springfield
Rick Springfield is an Australian-born singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He was a member of pop rock group Zoot from 1969 to 1971 and then started his solo career with his début single "Speak to the Sky" reaching the top 10 in Australia. In mid-1972, he relocated to the United States...
, Keith Richards
Keith Richards
Keith Richards is an English musician, songwriter, and founding member of the Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone magazine said Richards had created "rock's greatest single body of riffs", and placed him as the "10th greatest guitarist of all time." Fourteen songs written by Richards and songwriting...
and Ron Wood
Ron Wood
Ronald David "Ronnie" Wood is an English rock guitarist and bassist best known as a former member of The Jeff Beck Group, Faces, and current member of The Rolling Stones. He also plays lap and pedal steel guitar....
(currently of Rolling Stones), and Moby
Moby
Richard Melville Hall , better known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is known mainly for his sample-based electronic music and his outspoken liberal political views, including his support of veganism and animal rights.Moby gained attention in the early...
.
The band was also represented by the TKO organization.
The band played their final show on August 21, 2009 at Hollywood's Key Club
Key Club
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, in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
As of the present the band has never officially acknowledged that they officially broke up or went on hiatus. The bands Myspace page is still up with music and links to purchase the bands album.
Projects
On December 22, 2008, In Theory lead singer Theo Gersht and lead guitarist Avromie SummersAvromie Summers
Avromie Summers is a musician and songwriter turned entrepreneur. Summers played lead guitar, toured nationally and composed with the Los Angeles-based pop-punk band In Theory...
performed on the Universal City Walk under the name Facing East. The duo was accompanied by bassist Danny Balistocky and drummer Joe Harrera, both members of pop-punk band Goodbye Valentine. Facing East performed song that were not part of the In Theory repertoire but has not released an album to date.
External links
- In Theory MySpace
- Official website (down)
- BlogCritic Band of the Week
- Barry Fasman Discography
- "Facing East on the Universal City Walk" from YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
- "RKS Official Website