Kevin Palmer
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Kevin Lee Palmer is the Texas-born lead singer of Amity Lane
and TRUSTcompany (formerly known as 41down). He is married to Layla Palmer. Layla plays keyboards in Amity Lane with him.
During his time with TRUSTcompany they released two albums; The Lonely Position of Neutral
which was certified Gold by the RIAA, and True Parallels
which went on to sell over 200,000 copies with little to no promotion. The band broke up following Palmer's problems with the hectic touring schedule which prevented him from spending time with his wife.
Palmer and Josh Moates decided to continue making music together and ultimately formed Amity Lane. The band signed with Corporate Punishment Records
and released their debut The Sound of Regret
in 2006. To promote the album, the band went on the Corporate Punishment Tour with labelmates Ghost Machine
.
In fall 2007, it was announced on various message boards that the original lineup of TRUSTcompany (featuring Palmer, guitarist James Fukai, bassist Josh Moates, and drummer Jason Singleton) had reunited and have since recorded and release a new album
in March 2011, and are currently planning tours of the summer.
Amity Lane
Amity Lane is a four-piece alternative rock group from Montgomery, Alabama. The band features two former members from the gold-selling music group Trust Company, vocalist Kevin Palmer and bassist Josh Moates.-History:...
and TRUSTcompany (formerly known as 41down). He is married to Layla Palmer. Layla plays keyboards in Amity Lane with him.
During his time with TRUSTcompany they released two albums; The Lonely Position of Neutral
The Lonely Position of Neutral
The Lonely Position of Neutral is Trust Company's debut album. It was released on July 22, 2002 internationally and a day later in the United States; a version including two bonus tracks was released on February 19, 2003. The Lonely Position is Trust Company's most successful to date and was...
which was certified Gold by the RIAA, and True Parallels
True Parallels
True Parallels is the second studio album by Trust Company. Originally to be released in 2004, the release date had been pushed back to March 21, 2005 internationally and a day later in the United States...
which went on to sell over 200,000 copies with little to no promotion. The band broke up following Palmer's problems with the hectic touring schedule which prevented him from spending time with his wife.
Palmer and Josh Moates decided to continue making music together and ultimately formed Amity Lane. The band signed with Corporate Punishment Records
Corporate Punishment Records
Corporate Punishment Records is a Los Angeles, USA, based independent record label. The company was formed in 2004 by Thom Hazaert and Eric Nielsen, also co-founders of Loudside.com and Total Assault Street Teams...
and released their debut The Sound of Regret
The Sound of Regret
The Sound of Regret is the debut album by the Alabama based alternative metal/alternative rock music group Amity Lane. The album was released on October 31, 2006 via Corporate Punishment Records...
in 2006. To promote the album, the band went on the Corporate Punishment Tour with labelmates Ghost Machine
Ghost Machine
Ghost Machine is a five-piece music group from the United States. The band is also notable for featuring two members from Motograter, vocalist Ivan Moody , also vocalist for Five Finger Death Punch, and drummer Chris "Crispy" Binns, and John Stevens of The Clay People.-History:Ghost Machine came...
.
In fall 2007, it was announced on various message boards that the original lineup of TRUSTcompany (featuring Palmer, guitarist James Fukai, bassist Josh Moates, and drummer Jason Singleton) had reunited and have since recorded and release a new album
Dreaming In Black and White
Dreaming In Black and White is the third studio album by Alabama-based rock band Trust Company. It was released on March 8, 2011 via eOne Music....
in March 2011, and are currently planning tours of the summer.