The 77s
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The 77s are an American
rock
band consisting of Michael Roe
on vocals/guitar, Mark Harmon
on bass, and Bruce Spencer
on drums.
, California
, by Roe, keyboardist/guitarist Mark Tootle, bassist Jan Eric Volz, and drummer Mark Proctor. Guitarist Jimmy A and singer Sharon McCall also performed occasionally with the band, whose repertoire contained a number of songs penned by English poet and fellow Exit Records musician Steve Scott
.
, in 1982. Proctor left the band and was replaced by former Temptations
/Romeo Void
drummer Aaron Smith
, who first appeared on All Fall Down
and remained with the band until the mid-90s.
(which, like A&M would be bought by PolyGram
in 1989) and on the road to what Mike Roe would refer facetiously as "teenage stardom." Their 1987 self-titled release
was reviewed favorably by Rolling Stone
magazine and produced "The Lust, the Flesh, the Eyes & the Pride of Life," the band's biggest single to date. "The Lust..." ended up being much more influential than the band originally thought. A decade-and-a-half later, the reggae-rock band 311
's hit single "I'll Be Here Awhile" "borrowed" several lines from "The Lust..." (i.e., "And if a person, place, or thing can deliver / I will quiver with delight"). Ironically, "The Lust..." itself borrowed musically from Barry McGuire
's song "Eve of Destruction".
Unfortunately for The 77s, labelmates U2 found a great deal of success with their Joshua Tree
album, thus distracting Island Records' attention from promoting what many fans consider The 77s' best album of their career.
and House of Freaks
at the Fillmore Auditorium
in San Francisco, California
, entertaining patrons such as Neil Young
. Despite riding a wave of popularity with the critics, Tootle and Volz left the band later that same year. While the band reformed in the early 90s with the addition of former Strawmen members David Leonhardt (guitar) and Harmon, the live album 88
and Sticks and Stones
, a collection of previously unreleased recordings and demos, were released. One song from Sticks and Stones ("MT") was later covered by Zoppi (featuring future 77s drummer Bruce Spencer) and featured a number of times on the popular FOX television series "Beverly Hills, 90210
".
This new version of the band released a pair of albums for Word Records: 1992's The Seventy Sevens
(known by the band and fans as Pray Naked, the album's original title which was dropped by the record label without consulting the band due to Christian vendor pressures not to sell an album titled "Pray Naked") and 1994's critically acclaimed Drowning with Land in Sight
. Leonhardt and Smith would leave the band soon afterward. Drummer Bruce Spencer
, formerly of Vector
, was brought on board to fill Smith's vacancy. Roe chose not to replace Leonhardt, preferring to record and perform as a power trio; however, multi-instrumentalist Scott Reams was occasionally brought in to enhance the band's sound during their live performances.
, Fools of the World
, and re-issued several of its older albums. The 77s continue to record and tour.
prior to his death in 1976. The CD includes other artists such as HiFi Superstar
, Doogie White
, Eric Martin, Troy Luccketta
, Jeff Pilson
, Randy Jackson, Rachel Barton
, Rex Carroll
, Derek St. Holmes
, and Kimberley Dahme
. A percentage of the proceeds from this project will benefit the Jackson Recovery Centers.
by the 60s music group Love
, called "7 and 7 Is."
The name was first used for Alternative Records
' 1989 collection of rarities and outtakes (later released as More Miserable Than You'll Ever Be). The name was revived in 2004 for Fun With Sound, a collaboration between lead singer Michael Roe
and bassist Mark Harmon
. Harmon and Roe also toured that year under the name.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rock
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 consisting of Michael Roe
Michael Roe
Michael Roe is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer.-Career:Although he has released several solo albums since the mid-1990s, Roe is primarily known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for the rock band The 77s...
on vocals/guitar, Mark Harmon
Mark Harmon (musician)
Mark Harmon is an American record producer, songwriter, and bass guitarist best known for his work with the rock and roll group The 77s.Harmon and 77s lead singer Michael Roe collaborated on the instrumental releases, DayDream and Orbis...
on bass, and Bruce Spencer
Bruce Spencer
Bruce Spencer is an American drummer, drumming instructor and clinician, singer and session musicion, songwriter, record producer, best known for his work with the rock and roll trio, The 77s....
on drums.
Scratch Band
Originally called Scratch Band, this ministry-based quartet formed in the late 1970s in SacramentoSacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
, 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...
, by Roe, keyboardist/guitarist Mark Tootle, bassist Jan Eric Volz, and drummer Mark Proctor. Guitarist Jimmy A and singer Sharon McCall also performed occasionally with the band, whose repertoire contained a number of songs penned by English poet and fellow Exit Records musician Steve Scott
Steve Scott (poet)
Steve Scott is a poet, spoken word artist, and musician. His written work was published by PRIZM Magazine, Radix Magazine, Monolith:UK publications and STRIDE UK publications...
.
A&M years
Scratch Band changed its name to "The 77s" just prior to the release of their first album, Ping Pong Over the AbyssPing Pong Over the Abyss
The 77s released their debut album in 1983 on the Exit Records label.One song from that album, "Renaissance Man," was later recorded by The Ocean Blue...
, in 1982. Proctor left the band and was replaced by former Temptations
The Temptations
The Temptations is an American vocal group having achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, at various times during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music.Formed in Detroit,...
/Romeo Void
Romeo Void
Romeo Void was an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. The band primarily consisted of saxophonist Benjamin Bossi, vocalist Debora Iyall, guitarist Peter Woods, and bassist Frank Zincavage. The band went through four drummers, starting with Jay Derrah and ending with...
drummer Aaron Smith
Aaron Smith (musician)
Aaron "The A-Train" Smith is a Nashville-based drummer and percussionist.At the age of 21, Aaron Smith played drums on The Temptations' megahit...
, who first appeared on All Fall Down
All Fall Down (77s album)
All Fall Down is the title of The 77s' second album, released in 1984 on the Exit Records label.-Side one:# "Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba" written w/Gene Mascoli# "Under The Heat"# "Mercy Mercy"# "You Don't Scare Me"# "Make A Difference Tonight"-Side two:...
and remained with the band until the mid-90s.
Island years
After considerable success on Exit/A&M, The 77s soon found themselves signed to Island RecordsIsland 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...
(which, like A&M would be bought by PolyGram
PolyGram
PolyGram was the name of the major label recording company started by Philips from as a holding company for its music interests in 1945. In 1999 it was sold to Seagram and merged into Universal Music Group.-Hollandsche Decca Distributie , 1929-1950:...
in 1989) and on the road to what Mike Roe would refer facetiously as "teenage stardom." Their 1987 self-titled release
The 77s (album)
The 77s released their third self-titled album in 1987 on the Exit and Island Records labels.The album contains the band's biggest hit single to date, which was "The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life." Years later, the song would be covered by Roe's other band The Lost Dogs , and the...
was reviewed favorably by 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...
magazine and produced "The Lust, the Flesh, the Eyes & the Pride of Life," the band's biggest single to date. "The Lust..." ended up being much more influential than the band originally thought. A decade-and-a-half later, the reggae-rock band 311
311 (band)
311 is an American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1988 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson , bassist Aaron "P-Nut" Wills and drummer Chad Sexton...
's hit single "I'll Be Here Awhile" "borrowed" several lines from "The Lust..." (i.e., "And if a person, place, or thing can deliver / I will quiver with delight"). Ironically, "The Lust..." itself borrowed musically from Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire is an American singer-songwriter best known for the hit song "Eve of Destruction", and later as a pioneering singer and songwriter of Contemporary Christian Music.-Early life:...
's song "Eve of Destruction".
Unfortunately for The 77s, labelmates U2 found a great deal of success with their Joshua Tree
The Joshua Tree
The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by rock band U2. It was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, and was released on 9 March 1987 on Island Records. In contrast to the ambient experimentation of their 1984 release The Unforgettable Fire, U2 aimed for a harder-hitting sound on The Joshua...
album, thus distracting Island Records' attention from promoting what many fans consider The 77s' best album of their career.
Transition
On 13 March 1988, The 77s performed with The AlarmThe Alarm
The Alarm are an alternative rock band that emerged from North Wales in the late 1970s. They started as a mod band and stayed together for over ten years. As a rock band, they displayed marked influences from Welsh language and culture...
and House of Freaks
House of Freaks
House of Freaks was a two-man band formed in Richmond, Virginia in the mid 1980s. Bryan Harvey played guitar and sang, and Johnny Hott played percussion...
at the Fillmore Auditorium
The Fillmore
The Fillmore Auditorium is a historic music venue in San Francisco, California, made famous by Bill Graham. Named for its original location at the intersection of Fillmore Street and Geary Boulevard, it lies on the boundary of the Western Addition and the Pacific Heights neighborhoods.In 1968,...
in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
, entertaining patrons such as Neil Young
Neil Young
Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation...
. Despite riding a wave of popularity with the critics, Tootle and Volz left the band later that same year. While the band reformed in the early 90s with the addition of former Strawmen members David Leonhardt (guitar) and Harmon, the live album 88
Eighty Eight
88s is the title of The 77s' fifth album, released in 1991. The album was recorded live at the Warehouse in Sacramento, California on March 12, 1988.-88:# "Perfect Blues" – 6:00# "I Can't Get Over It" – 6:10# "Wild Blue" – 5:45...
and Sticks and Stones
Sticks and Stones (77s album)
Sticks and Stones is the title of The 77s' fourth album, released in 1990 on the Broken Records label.The record is primarily a collection of previously recorded unreleased songs....
, a collection of previously unreleased recordings and demos, were released. One song from Sticks and Stones ("MT") was later covered by Zoppi (featuring future 77s drummer Bruce Spencer) and featured a number of times on the popular FOX television series "Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210 is an American drama series that originally aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on Fox and was produced by Spelling Television in the United States, and subsequently on various networks around the world. It is the first series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
".
This new version of the band released a pair of albums for Word Records: 1992's The Seventy Sevens
Pray Naked
Pray Naked is the title of The 77s' sixth album, released in 1992 on the Brainstorm Artists, Intl label.The band's first album after reforming with members of The Strawmen...
(known by the band and fans as Pray Naked, the album's original title which was dropped by the record label without consulting the band due to Christian vendor pressures not to sell an album titled "Pray Naked") and 1994's critically acclaimed Drowning with Land in Sight
Drowning with Land in Sight
Drowning With Land In Sight is the title of The 77s' seventh album, released in 1994 on the Myrrh Records label. The music, their heaviest up to that point, ranged from the opening note-for-note Led Zeppelin cover to the straightforward Rolling Stones homage "Cold Cold Night" to Roy...
. Leonhardt and Smith would leave the band soon afterward. Drummer Bruce Spencer
Bruce Spencer
Bruce Spencer is an American drummer, drumming instructor and clinician, singer and session musicion, songwriter, record producer, best known for his work with the rock and roll trio, The 77s....
, formerly of Vector
Vector (band)
Vector is a new wave rock band formed in Sacramento, California in the early 1980s by Jimmy Abegg, Steve Griffith and Charlie Peacock. The band had several drummers over the years, including Aaron Smith and Bruce Spencer, both also played drums for The 77s....
, was brought on board to fill Smith's vacancy. Roe chose not to replace Leonhardt, preferring to record and perform as a power trio; however, multi-instrumentalist Scott Reams was occasionally brought in to enhance the band's sound during their live performances.
Power trio
By the end of the 1990s, The 77s formed its own record labelRecord label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
, Fools of the World
Fools of the World
Fools of the World is an independent record label founded in 1996 by rock band, The 77s.Fools of the World, based out of Sacramento, California, started as an independent label for the band to release their own special projects and fan club releases...
, and re-issued several of its older albums. The 77s continue to record and tour.
Present day
In 2010, The 77's participated in a tribute album titled Mister Bolin’s Late Night Revival, a compilation of 17 previously unreleased tracks written by guitar legend Tommy BolinTommy Bolin
Thomas Richard "Tommy" Bolin was an American-born guitarist who played with Zephyr , The James Gang , and Deep Purple , in addition to doing solo work...
prior to his death in 1976. The CD includes other artists such as HiFi Superstar
HiFi Superstar
HiFi Superstar is a Chicago, Illinois based rock band known for their 70's look and original music.Lead singer and song writer Mike Paterson began playing with drummer Glenn Mikes in the 80's hair band Little Venus, opening for such bands as Enuff Z'Nuff and Lillian Axe, before forming the band...
, Doogie White
Doogie White
Doogie White , is a Scottish rock vocalist, who has sung for Midnight Blue, Rainbow, Cornerstone, Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force, Praying Mantis and Rata Blanca...
, Eric Martin, Troy Luccketta
Troy Luccketta
Troy Luccketta , born October 5, 1959. in Lodi, California, is the drummer of hard rock/heavy metal band Tesla, who achieved popularity in the mid- to late-1980s.- Biography :...
, Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson is an American bass guitarist, best known for his stint in the heavy metal band Dokken...
, Randy Jackson, Rachel Barton
Rachel Barton Pine
Rachel Barton Pine is a violinist from Chicago. Considered a child prodigy at the violin, she started playing at the age of 3 and a half. She played at many renowned venues as a child and teenager...
, Rex Carroll
Rex Carroll
Rex Carroll is a guitarist and known for his work in the Christian metal band Whitecross. Rex Carroll is also the leader and guitarist of other bands like Fierce Heart, King James and The Rex Carroll Band. He also filled in and did all the guitar work on Eden's 1994 album "Fan The Flame". In...
, Derek St. Holmes
Derek St. Holmes
Derek St. Holmes is an American musician best known as the vocalist and rhythm guitar player for Ted Nugent's successful early solo career.-Early years:...
, and Kimberley Dahme
Kimberley Dahme
Kimberley Dahme is a rock/country music singer, songwriter who is best known as a member of the rock band Boston.She has produced several country solo Music CDs....
. A percentage of the proceeds from this project will benefit the Jackson Recovery Centers.
Studio albums
- 1983 - Ping Pong Over the AbyssPing Pong Over the AbyssThe 77s released their debut album in 1983 on the Exit Records label.One song from that album, "Renaissance Man," was later recorded by The Ocean Blue...
(produced by Steven SolesSteven SolesSteven Soles is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and guitarist.Known also as J. Steven Soles, he was asked by Bob Dylan to join the band for his 1975-1976 "Rolling Thunder Revue" tour, and he also played with Dylan on Street Legal and the following tour, including the live album Bob...
) - 1984 - All Fall Down (produced by Charlie PeacockCharlie PeacockCharlie Peacock is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer, session musician and author. While growing up in California Peacock was inspired by John Coltrane and began playing the piano. After completing his education, Peacock formed a band and began a career as a professional...
) - 1987 - The 77sThe 77s (album)The 77s released their third self-titled album in 1987 on the Exit and Island Records labels.The album contains the band's biggest hit single to date, which was "The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life." Years later, the song would be covered by Roe's other band The Lost Dogs , and the...
- 1990 - Sticks and Stones
- 1992 - Pray NakedPray NakedPray Naked is the title of The 77s' sixth album, released in 1992 on the Brainstorm Artists, Intl label.The band's first album after reforming with members of The Strawmen...
- 1994 - Drowning with Land in SightDrowning with Land in SightDrowning With Land In Sight is the title of The 77s' seventh album, released in 1994 on the Myrrh Records label. The music, their heaviest up to that point, ranged from the opening note-for-note Led Zeppelin cover to the straightforward Rolling Stones homage "Cold Cold Night" to Roy...
- 1995 - Tom Tom BluesTom Tom BluesTom Tom Blues is the title of The 77s' eighth album, released in 1995 on the Brainstorm Artists, Intl label.-Track listing:# "Rocks In Your Head"# "Honesty"# "You Still Love Me"# "Outskirts"# "Flowers In The Sand"# "Don't Leave Me Long"...
- 1999 - EP (EP)
- 2001 - A Golden Field of Radioactive CrowsA Golden Field of Radioactive CrowsA Golden Field of Radioactive Crows is the title of The 77s' twelfth album, released in 2001 on the band's own Fools of the World label, with distribution through Galaxy21 Music.-Track listing:# "Genuine"# "Down From You"# "U R Trippin'"...
- 2002 - Direct (EP)
- 2008 - Holy Ghost BuildingHoly Ghost Building- Track listing :# I'm Working on a Building# Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning# Stranger, Won't You Change Your Sinful Ways# I'll Remember You, Love, in My Prayers# You're Gonna Be Sorry# What Would You Give in Exchange for Your Soul...
Live albums
- 1991 - 88 (1988 performance)
- 1996 - Echos o' FaithEchos O' FaithEchos O' Faith is the title of The 77s' second Live album, released in 1996 on the band's own Fools of the World label. This album was recorded live at Echos Of Faith Church in Ontario, California on November 28, 1992....
(1992 performance) - 2000 - 88/When Numbers Get Serious, re-release of 88 w/bonus disc containing various live tracks (1987–1998)
- 2007 - Ninety Nine (8-track remastered re-release of the 4-track limited edition EP; 1999 performance)
Fan club releases
- 2001 - Happy Chrimbo! from The 77's
- 2003 - Guilty Pleasures
Compilation albums
- 1989 - More Miserable Than You'll Ever Be (originally released under the 7&7is moniker and later remastered/re-released under The 77s banner); features Mike Roe solo tracks, demos/outtakes from The 77s' self-titled albumThe 77s (album)The 77s released their third self-titled album in 1987 on the Exit and Island Records labels.The album contains the band's biggest hit single to date, which was "The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life." Years later, the song would be covered by Roe's other band The Lost Dogs , and the...
, and unreleased material from The Magnets (Michael Roe & Larry Tagg) - 1995 - 1 2 3, boxed set re-release of The 77s' first three studio albums
- 2000 - Late, contains the entire epEp (77s album)EP is the title of The 77s' EP, released in 1999 on the bands own Fools of the World label.-The band:* Mike Roe - guitars and lead vocals.* Mark Harmon - bass guitars and background vocals.* Bruce Spencer - Drums.-Production notes:...
album, alternate takes/mixes from A Golden Field of Radioactive CrowsA Golden Field of Radioactive CrowsA Golden Field of Radioactive Crows is the title of The 77s' twelfth album, released in 2001 on the band's own Fools of the World label, with distribution through Galaxy21 Music.-Track listing:# "Genuine"# "Down From You"# "U R Trippin'"...
and Tom Tom BluesTom Tom BluesTom Tom Blues is the title of The 77s' eighth album, released in 1995 on the Brainstorm Artists, Intl label.-Track listing:# "Rocks In Your Head"# "Honesty"# "You Still Love Me"# "Outskirts"# "Flowers In The Sand"# "Don't Leave Me Long"...
, and solo tracks from Roe's 1997 solo tour
Videos
- 2006 - 77s DVD Collection (2 DVDs, includes rare footage from The 77s' archives, including promotional videos for "A Different Kind Of Light," "Mercy Mercy," "Ba Ba Ba Ba," "Nuts For You," "Snake," "For Crying Out Loud," "The Boat Ashore," and numerous concert performances)
Special and limited editions
- 1980 - Rock & Religion Radio ShowRock & Religion Radio ShowRock & Religion was a syndicated radio program based in Sacramento, California, USA. The program began in 1977 and ran through 1981. The show was produced by Mary Neely, and hosted by Neely, and singer Michael Roe. Although it is not currently being broadcast, recordings and original promotional...
(06-01-1980), live cuts as Scratch Band - 1992 - FlevoTotaal Festival - Live Tapes Volume 1 compilation, "I Can't Get Over It", live track, 1990
- 1992 - Shirley Goodness & Misery compilation, "Someone New" (alternate extended remix), 1984
- 1995 - Bootlevel compilation, "Mercy Mercy," "Smokescreen," and "Good Directions," from 1984's All Fall Down sessions
- 1999 - When Worlds Collide: A Tribute to Daniel Amos and the Music of Terry Scott Taylor compilation, "Shotgun AngelShotgun Angel (song)Shotgun Angel is the title of a song written by Bill Sprouse Jr..The song was inspired by the many all night drives to and from concerts by Sprouse and his band The Road Home. As the band traveled in two old vans, they kept each other awake by talking and singing over the CB radio...
" - 2000 - A Golden Field of Radioactive Crows: Radioactive Singles—Related/Mr. Magoo, CD single
- 2001 - Related, 3-track CD single (released in DVD packaging for radio)
- 2007 - Ninety Nine (limited edition [40 produced] 4-track EP; 1999 live performance)
- 2009 - Working on the Building (limited edition 6-track EP featuring unedited basic tracks and rough mixes from Holy Ghost BuildingHoly Ghost Building- Track listing :# I'm Working on a Building# Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning# Stranger, Won't You Change Your Sinful Ways# I'll Remember You, Love, in My Prayers# You're Gonna Be Sorry# What Would You Give in Exchange for Your Soul...
, available only for a limited time with purchase of Michael RoeMichael RoeMichael Roe is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer.-Career:Although he has released several solo albums since the mid-1990s, Roe is primarily known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for the rock band The 77s...
's solo album We All Gonna Face the Rising Sun)
www.77s.com mp3 Archives
- 1983 - "No Party in Hell" (live track)
- 1983 - "Modern Guy" (live track)
- 1996 - "Jazz Jam Warmup" (live track, 08-27-96)
- 1996 - "Pray Naked" (live rehearsal track, 08-28-96)
- 1998 - "How Do You Dig It Now" (basic studio track)
- 1998 - "Blue Sky" (early arrangement)
Songs covered by other artists
- 1990 - The Ocean BlueThe Ocean BlueThe Ocean Blue, formed in Hershey, Pennsylvania in 1986, is an American indie pop band that combines melodic guitars and synthesizers. Its core original members included David Schelzel on lead vocals/guitar, Steve Lau on keyboards/saxophone, Bobby Mittan on bass guitar and Rob Minnig on drums and...
, Laugh Tour (with The Mighty Lemon Drops and John Wesley Harding) - "Renaissance Man" (from Ping Pong Over the AbyssPing Pong Over the AbyssThe 77s released their debut album in 1983 on the Exit Records label.One song from that album, "Renaissance Man," was later recorded by The Ocean Blue...
) - 2000 - Smalltown PoetsSmalltown PoetsSmalltown Poets is a Christian rock band formed in 1996. It was formed in Atlanta, Georgia by high school friends Michael Johnston , Danny Stephens , and Byron Goggin , along with Nashville musicians Kevin Breuner , and Miguel DeJesus .Smalltown Poets achieved recognition with their eponymous...
, Third VerseThird VerseThird Verse is the third album of Christian rock band Smalltown Poets. It was released in 2000.-Track listing:# "Every Reason" - 3:43# "Any Other Love" - 4:05# "Firefly" - 3:37# "Clean" - 4:37...
- "The Lust, the Flesh, the Eyes & the Pride of Life" (from The 77sThe 77s (album)The 77s released their third self-titled album in 1987 on the Exit and Island Records labels.The album contains the band's biggest hit single to date, which was "The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life." Years later, the song would be covered by Roe's other band The Lost Dogs , and the...
) - 2001 - 311 (band)311 (band)311 is an American rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. The band was formed in 1988 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Nick Hexum, lead guitarist Jim Watson , bassist Aaron "P-Nut" Wills and drummer Chad Sexton...
, "From ChaosFrom ChaosFrom Chaos is the sixth studio album by 311, released on June 19, 2001.In 2000, before this album was recorded and released they left Capricorn Records and switched to Volcano Entertainment as their permanent label....
" Used lyrics from "The Lust, the Flesh, the Eyes & the Pride of Life" in the song "I'll Be Here A While" - 2004 - Lost DogsLost DogsLost Dogs are an American musical supergroup formed in 1991, comprising vocalists, songwriters, and guitarists from multiple Christian alternative rock bands. Their current lineup includes Terry Scott Taylor , Michael Roe , Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong . The original lineup included Gene...
, MUTT - "The Lust, the Flesh, the Eyes & the Pride of Life" (from The 77sThe 77s (album)The 77s released their third self-titled album in 1987 on the Exit and Island Records labels.The album contains the band's biggest hit single to date, which was "The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Pride of Life." Years later, the song would be covered by Roe's other band The Lost Dogs , and the...
) - 2004 - Lost DogsLost DogsLost Dogs are an American musical supergroup formed in 1991, comprising vocalists, songwriters, and guitarists from multiple Christian alternative rock bands. Their current lineup includes Terry Scott Taylor , Michael Roe , Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong . The original lineup included Gene...
, MUTT - "It's So Sad" (from Ping Pong Over the AbyssPing Pong Over the AbyssThe 77s released their debut album in 1983 on the Exit Records label.One song from that album, "Renaissance Man," was later recorded by The Ocean Blue...
) - 2004 - The Radiant Dregs, Send $2.00 And A S.A.S.E. To... - "Leaving" (from A Golden Field of Radioactive CrowsA Golden Field of Radioactive CrowsA Golden Field of Radioactive Crows is the title of The 77s' twelfth album, released in 2001 on the band's own Fools of the World label, with distribution through Galaxy21 Music.-Track listing:# "Genuine"# "Down From You"# "U R Trippin'"...
)
7&7iS
Members of The 77s have used the moniker 7&7is to release projects that they do not see as fitting under their regular band name. The name comes from the title of a classic song7 and 7 Is
"7 and 7 Is" is a song written by Arthur Lee and recorded by his band Love on June 20, 1966, at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood. It was produced by Jac Holzman and engineered by Bruce Botnick....
by the 60s music group Love
Love
Love is an emotion of strong affection and personal attachment. In philosophical context, love is a virtue representing all of human kindness, compassion, and affection. Love is central to many religions, as in the Christian phrase, "God is love" or Agape in the Canonical gospels...
, called "7 and 7 Is."
The name was first used for Alternative Records
Alternative Records
Alternative Records was an independent record label based in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The label started in 1989, and has not released an album since 1998....
' 1989 collection of rarities and outtakes (later released as More Miserable Than You'll Ever Be). The name was revived in 2004 for Fun With Sound, a collaboration between lead singer Michael Roe
Michael Roe
Michael Roe is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer.-Career:Although he has released several solo albums since the mid-1990s, Roe is primarily known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for the rock band The 77s...
and bassist Mark Harmon
Mark Harmon (musician)
Mark Harmon is an American record producer, songwriter, and bass guitarist best known for his work with the rock and roll group The 77s.Harmon and 77s lead singer Michael Roe collaborated on the instrumental releases, DayDream and Orbis...
. Harmon and Roe also toured that year under the name.
7&7iS Discography
- 7&7iS, 1989, collector's edition box set (vinyl record, cassette, 3" CD)
- More Miserable Than You'll Ever Be, 1990, album
- Fun With Sound, 2004, album