Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Rise Or Fall
The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC) is an American rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1998. The band consists of Peter Hayes (vocal, guitar), Robert Levon Been (vocal, bass guitar), and Leah Shapiro (drums). They have released eight studio albums, with their latest being "Wrong Creatures" in 2018. The band has gained a loyal following over the years, and their music has been described as a mix of punk, blues, and rock and roll.
The Early Days of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
BRMC was formed in 1998 by Peter Hayes and Robert Levon Been, who were childhood friends. They recruited Nick Jago to play drums and started playing gigs in San Francisco. The band's name was inspired by a motorcycle club in the 1953 Marlon Brando film "The Wild One". The band quickly gained a following in the San Francisco music scene and signed with Virgin Records in 2000.
The Rise of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
BRMC's debut album, "B.R.M.C.", was released in 2001 and received critical acclaim. The album was a mix of garage rock, punk, and blues, and showcased the band's raw sound. The band's live shows were also gaining a reputation, with the band's high energy performances and Hayes' guitar skills being highlights. The band toured extensively, including opening for Oasis on their North American tour in 2001.
The band's second album, "Take Them On, On Your Own", was released in 2003 and was also well received. The album featured the hit single "Stop", which received significant radio airplay. The band continued to tour extensively and gained a reputation as a must-see live act.
The Fall of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
In 2004, drummer Nick Jago was fired from the band due to his drug use and erratic behavior. The band continued as a duo with Hayes and Been, and released their third album, "Howl", in 2005. The album was a departure from their previous sound and featured a more stripped-down, acoustic sound. The album received mixed reviews and did not sell as well as their previous albums.
The band's fourth album, "Baby 81", was released in 2007 and was a return to their more rock-centric sound. The album received mixed reviews and did not sell as well as their earlier albums. The band continued to tour extensively, but their popularity had waned.
The Rise Again of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
In 2010, the band released their fifth album, "Beat the Devil's Tattoo". The album was a return to form for the band, featuring their signature sound of punk, blues, and rock and roll. The album was well received and helped to re-establish the band's popularity. The band continued to tour extensively and released their sixth album, "Specter at the Feast", in 2013.
The band's most recent album, "Wrong Creatures", was released in 2018. The album continues the band's tradition of mixing punk, blues, and rock and roll, and has been well received by fans and critics alike. The band continues to tour and has a loyal fanbase.
Conclusion
The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club has had a career full of ups and downs. From their early days in San Francisco to their rise to fame with their debut album, to their fall with the departure of their drummer, and their subsequent rise again with "Beat the Devil's Tattoo", the band has persevered. Their music has always been a mix of punk, blues, and rock and roll, and they have stayed true to their sound over the years. The band continues to tour and release new music, and their loyal fanbase continues to support them.