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Faber Drive

Faber Drive is a four-piece, Juno award nominee, Canadian rock band from Mission, British Columbia. They have toured with such bands as Hedley, Marianas Trench, Simple Plan and Metro Station. They have gained a huge amount of popularity in many parts of Canada.

Already well-known for a local fan base, Faber Drive released a limited edition three-song EP under the band name Faber. Due to legal issues, the band changed their name to Faber Drive.

Discovered by Chad Kroeger of Nickleback, and signed to his 604 Records, Label,[1] Faber Drive released their debut album, Seven Second Surgery, on May 1, 2007. The first single from Seven Second Surgery is "Second Chance", and the second single is "Tongue Tied". The third single "When I'm With You". The fourth single taken from "Seven Second Surgery" was "Sleepless Nights", which was released in late August, 2008.

Name

The band got their name when Faber and Red were driving and Faber was playing guitar behind the wheel and drove through a red light. Red then said "Faber drive!", thus giving them the name Faber Drive. After winning the Fox Seeds competition, they changed their name to Faber Drive to avoid potential legal issues. One of the names they considered before electing Faber Drive was Seven Second Surgery, but they decided it made a better album title than band name. [2]

History

Formation

Faber taught "Red" how to play drums for a while and asked him if he wanted to audition for his band. Hinsley was referred to Faber by his Brother. At first Dave thought he wasn't what he was looking for and a couple days later Hinsley invited Faber for some beverages and they just connected. Dave found his lead guitarist. Red and Faber saw Krikit playing bass at an Easter service at the local church. Faber gave him his number, Krikit thought he was trying to make him come to church more often but he was going to stop coming because he had started drinking and didn't feel it was right. When he found out Faber and Red weren't from the church he was overwhelmed.[3] He learned all the songs and played without hesitation three days before the band's first gig. Since then, they have opened for band's such as Nickleback, Hedley and Simple Plan.

Early Years and Rise to Fame

After forming "Faber" Dave would sign to Chad Kroeger of Nickleback's 604 Records label and hook up with Joey Moi for pre-production and Brian Howes to co-write with Faber. They then joined Fox's Battle of the Bands and would eventually win. After the bands triumph, they released a limted edition self-titled EP.They would later change their name to "Faber Drive" to avoid potential legal issues and would go on tour to promote their debut album titled "Seven Second Surgery". Some concerts were partially taped on camera by band members and posted on Youtube. They would release three singles and music videos from Seven Second Surgery. In April 2008, Ray was married and decided to leave the band. Calvin "Poncho" Lechner would join Faber Drive's line up and replace Red. They would later release a fourth single titled "Sleepless Nights" which is about a child's point of view of his parents fighting. In the summer of 2008, David Hinsley would take a break from the band (not quitting the band). Zubin Thakkar from the band Prize Fighter would come in to replace Hinsley and play in concerts until Faber Drive's last show in October 2008. Hinsley is still in the band and Faber Drive will be working on their new album during Winter 2008/2009.

Seven Second Surgery

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Cover of Seven Second Surgery

Seven Second Surgery is the debut album of pop punk band Faber Drive. Four singles were released from Seven Second Surgery such as: "Second Chance", "Tongue Tied","When I'm With You", and "Sleepless Nights (Never Let Her Go) (featuring Brian Melo)". All of which have been a number 1 single in a chart. While "Second Chance" and "Tongue Tied" had successful chart positions in the west-coast of Canada, When I'm With You" had the best chart positions in the east-coast.


Second Album

Faber Drive's next album has not been released but you can hear their new demo on their myspace page which is titled "By Your Side".

Musical Influences

The band's biggest influencees are U2, The Police, Def Leppard, Jimmy Eat World and Stryper.

Discography

EPs

Albums

Singles

Year Title Chart Positions Album
CAN
Hot 100 		Musique Plus (Québec) Much Music Countdown MOD Much More Music Top 10 Hot Canadian Digital Singles Top 40 Chum FM Kiss FM Vibe 98.5 91.5 FM 103.1 FM
2007
 "Second Chance" 22 – 4 1 – 65 – – – – 1 1 Seven Second Surgery
"Tongue Tied" 17 1 1 1 – 21 20 12 – 18 1 1
2008
 "When I'm With You" 19 – 6 1 1 38 19 1 4 – – –
"Sleepless Nights (Never Let Her Go) (featuring Brian Melo)" – – – 1 8 – – – – – – –

Filmography

Year Title Faber's role Hinsley's role Krikit's role Red's role Poncho's role Notes
2007 "Second Chance" Faber Hinsley Krikit Red N/A Music Video
"Breakfast Television" (Edmonton) Faber Hinsley Krikit Red N/A Interview
"Tongue Tied" Faber Hinsley Krikit Red N/A Music Video
MOD Faber N/A N/A Red N/A Interview
2008 "When I'm With You" Faber Hinsley Krikit Red N/A Music Video
"Sleepless Nights (Never Let Her Go)" Faber Hinsley Krikit N/A Poncho Music Video
Let's Get Rowdy Faber N/A Krikit N/A Poncho Guests
YTV Faber N/A Krikit N/A N/A Interview

Non-Album Songs

  • It Ends
  • Again

Members

Current Members

Former Members

Touring Members

Line-ups

(March 2004–April 2008)
(April 2008–August 2008)
(August 2008–October 2008)
(October 2008–Present)


Album personnel appearances

Member Album/EP Instrument
Faber Seven Second Surgery Third album
Dave Faber Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Lead Vocals
Rythm Guitar
David Hinsley Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Lead Guitar
Backing Vocals
Jeremy Liddle Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Bass Guitar
Backing Vocals
Ray Bull Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Drums
Backing Vocals
Calvin Lechner Red XN Red XN Green tickY Drums
Backing Vocals

Awards

Nominated

Won

  • Canadian Radio Music Awards: Best New Group (Hot A/C) of the Year for Second Chance [4]

References

  1. ^ CD Universe Sorry
  2. ^ MySpace.com - Faber Drive (Simple Plan tour dates announced!) - Mission, CA - Rock / Pop Punk / New Wave - www.myspace.com/faberdrive
  3. ^ YouTube - FABER DRIVE Chapter 3- The Beginning
  4. ^ "2008 Canadian Radio Music Awards – Winners Announced". Canadian Association of Broadcasters. March 7, 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-17. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

Interviews

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