Cherry Monroe
Cherry Monroe | |
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| Origin | Youngstown, Ohio, USA[1] |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2004–2006 |
| Labels | Universal Records |
| Past members | Matt Toka Jason Levis Ryan Harris Frankie Bennett Dave Saltzman |
Cherry Monroe is a band originating from Youngstown, Ohio and Pittsburgh, PA. They made their way into the American pop music industry with their debut single "Satellites" in July 2005, reaching No. 85 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2]
History
[edit]The band formed in 2004 with Matt Toka (lead), Jason Levis (drums), David Saltman (bass), and Ryan Harris (guitar). Another guitarist, Frankie Bennett, joined later. The band was initially named The Velvet Idols, but was made to be re-named Cherry Monroe by their first record label.[3] Shortly afterwards the band was signed to Universal Records.[4][5]
In July 2006, the label dropped the band and that lead vocalist Matt Toka to announce his departure from the band to pursue a solo music career.[6]
In 2012, Matt Toka released a self-titled album produced by Rob Cavallo. He had been managed by record executive Scooter Braun.[7] Matt Toka followed the release by going on Warped Tour and Bamboozle Festival. He has also toured with Falling in Reverse,[8] All American Rejects, and Breathe Carolina.[citation needed]
Discography
[edit]- Cherry Monroe (2004)
- The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful (2005)[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "MTV Artist". MTV. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012.
- ^ Johnny Loftus, Rovi. "Artist Cherry Monroe". 99.9 Virgin Radio. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
- ^ SHAULIS, DEBORA (October 28, 2004). "Cherry Monroe stakes out its own niche". The Vindicator. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
- ^ Mishaan, Joyce (September 22, 2005). "Music Preview: Cherry Monroe feeling 'Beautiful' with Universal debut". Pittsburgh Gazette. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
- ^ Ryan. "Matt Toka's Second Crack in Music". Alternative Addiction. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
- ^ "Cherry Monroe singer quits". The Vindicator. July 27, 2006. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
- ^ Lymangrover, Jason. "Editorial Reviews". Barnes & Noble. All Music Guide. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ Colwell, Matthew. "Falling In Reverse announce tour with Enter Shikari, I See Stars, letlive. and Matt Toka". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ Rademacher, Brian. "Cherry Monroe Album Review". Rock Eyez. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
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