Super 400
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Super 400 is a rock band from Troy, New York
. Active since the mid 90’s the band has released four studio albums and one live set as of September 2009.
The band was formed by long time friends Kenny Hohman (guitar and vocals) and Joe Daley (drums) and played in various incarnations throughout New York City and Woodstock. The lineup would not be finalized until the addition of bassist Lori Friday in February 1996.
The band was signed to Island Records
and released their self titled debut on July 13, 1998 on the Island/Trade 2 label. In December 1998 Seagram
purchased Island Records and many of their lesser known bands including Super 400 were released from their roster.
Super 400 continued to play and record, self releasing Blast the Message (October 1, 2004), Live 05 (November 26, 2005), 3 And The Beast (April 21, 2007) and Sweet Fist (September 15, 2009).
Super 400 is a "taper friendly" band, encouraging the recording and free trading of their live shows.
Super 400 was honored by their hometown of Troy, New York
, when Mayor Harry Tutunjian
declared February 25, 2006 “Super 400 Day in Troy.”
In September 2009, Super 400 released a music video for the song Flashlight, the first single from Sweet Fist.
Troy, New York
Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...
. Active since the mid 90’s the band has released four studio albums and one live set as of September 2009.
The band was formed by long time friends Kenny Hohman (guitar and vocals) and Joe Daley (drums) and played in various incarnations throughout New York City and Woodstock. The lineup would not be finalized until the addition of bassist Lori Friday in February 1996.
The band was signed to Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
and released their self titled debut on July 13, 1998 on the Island/Trade 2 label. In December 1998 Seagram
Seagram
The Seagram Company Ltd. was a large corporation headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada that was the largest distiller of alcoholic beverages in the world. Toward the end of its independent existence it also controlled various entertainment and other business ventures...
purchased Island Records and many of their lesser known bands including Super 400 were released from their roster.
Super 400 continued to play and record, self releasing Blast the Message (October 1, 2004), Live 05 (November 26, 2005), 3 And The Beast (April 21, 2007) and Sweet Fist (September 15, 2009).
Super 400 is a "taper friendly" band, encouraging the recording and free trading of their live shows.
Super 400 was honored by their hometown of Troy, New York
Troy, New York
Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...
, when Mayor Harry Tutunjian
Harry Tutunjian
Harry J. Tutunjian is the Republican mayor of Troy, New York. He was elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2007. His term will end in 2012, when he cannot seek reelection due to term limits.He holds a degree from Hudson Valley Community College....
declared February 25, 2006 “Super 400 Day in Troy.”
In September 2009, Super 400 released a music video for the song Flashlight, the first single from Sweet Fist.
Discography
| Year | Album | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2009 | Sweet Fist | Electric Mombie/Rock Ridge Music/Response Records | |
| 2007 | 3 And The Beast | Electric Mombie | |
| 2005 | Live 05 | Electric Mombie | |
| 2004 | Blast the Message | Electric Mombie | |
| 1998 | Super 400 | Island/Cacophone/Trade 2 |