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DIE A TRIBE was a progressive rock band from Gainesville, Georgia, and formed in 1991 by guitarist Ted Tuck. It released the single “Shine On” on the compilation album of local artists called Ten Bands, Ten Songs, Ten Bucks in 1994, and one album, Albatross, in 1997. In 2000, DIE A TRIBE were in the recording process of its second album, Sabbatical, when it suddenly disbanded.
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| Origin | Gainesville, Georgia, USA |
| Genres | Neo-prog, Progressive Rock, Alternative |
| Discography | Albatross |
| Years active | 1991–2000 |
| Labels | Contribed Records |
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History
[edit]Guitarist Ted Tuck founded DIE A TRIBE as a progressive rock ensemble without traditional genre limitations. The name was inspired by the King Crimson song, Elephant Talk. Bassist Randy Chester was the first to join, followed shortly by drummer Todd Taylor. Embryonic instrumental compositions included early prog influences such as Mahavishnu Orchestra, King Crimson, Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa and several others, but also forayed into fusion ala Alan Holdsworth, John Scofield, Bill Connors, Mike Stern, as well as reggae, funk, heavy metal, East Asian, African, Afro-Cuban, and other world genres. Jimi Hendrix, Rush, and Adrian Belew were also major sources of inspiration. Newer acts such as Animal Logic also factored. Tuck expanded the band as its primary lyricist, adding female lead vocalist Andrea Hooker, and performed several concerts in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area.
By the mid-1990s, the band's progress stagnated. Chester lost interest in the project and pursued a solo career. Tuck focused on guitar instruction at a local shop. Taylor also provided private lessons at the same shop while adding recording engineer to his skill set. In 1994, he opened a small demo recording facility named Cantina Studios. DIE A TRIBE released its first single “Shine On” on the compilation CD of local artists, Ten Bands, Ten Songs, Ten Bucks, with several bands recorded at Cantina Studios. Alan Kelly, bassist for jazz band On Call (also appearing on Ten Bands) was a featured guest. Although recording a few other tracks with Andrea Hooker, “Shine On” would be DIE A TRIBE’s only formal release from those sessions.
Tuck and Taylor continued to develop DIE A TRIBE’s existing repertoire while crafting new compositions, eventually adding the influences of prevalent regional acts such as Col. Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Danny Gatton, and The Hellicasters. By late 1994, the band welcomed bassist Jonathan Peek, and lead vocalist Ginny Simmons joined in early 1995. Rehearsals and local concerts ensued, as well as a renewed effort to release a full-length album. The band spent several months recording at Cantina Studios, engineering and self-producing an album to be released on the band's label, Contribed Records. Finally in 1997, DIE A TRIBE released Albratross, a CD of 13 tracks.
DIE A TRIBE continued to build momentum throughout 1997 and 1998, performing various regional concerts while garnering attention to Albatross. During this time, the band added several new compositions to its repertoire, placing new sounds and instrumentation within its mix, including violinist Lesley Monroe. Amid growing challenges, DIE A TIRE nonetheless began recording what would be its second album, Sabbatical, in late 1999 at the local music shop during off-hours. Tuck eventually halted further production over legal ambiguities and personal issues in early 2000 after several basic tracks were recorded. DIE A TRIBE would never reconvene to finish the project.
Tuck eventually became the owner of Ted’s Pro Music in which he taught private guitar lessons, gravitating further towards technical country and rockabilly styles, including Cody McCarver as his touring lead guitarist, and Tuck’s current band, King Daddy Polecats, with Jonathan Peek on bass fiddle. Todd Taylor relocated to Florida, performing with numerous Tampa Bay area bands. Ginny Simmons moved to England for several years to pursue theater arts. She returned to Athens, Georgia as a theater actress and director.
Discography
[edit]Shine On (1994 single from Ten Bands, Ten Songs, Ten Bucks, ©1994 Cantina Productions and Pro Music) Recorded at Cantina Studios, Gainesville, GA. Lyrics by Ted Tuck. Produced by Ted Tuck and Todd Taylor, Engineered by Todd Taylor. Personnel: Ted Tuck – Guitars, Alan Kelley – Bass, Andrea Hooker – Lead Vocals, Todd Taylor – Drums
Albatross (©1997 Contribed Records) CD – Recorded at Cantina Studios, Gainesville, GA. Produced by Ted Tuck and Todd Taylor, Engineered by Todd Taylor and Ron Pirkle, Mixed by Todd Taylor, Mastered by Griffin Mastering, Atlanta, GA, Album Concept – Kristina M. Spurgin, Ted Tuck, Album Art and Design – Kristina M. Spurgin. Personnel: Ginny Simmons – Lead Vocals, Ted Tuck – Guitars, Guitar Synth, Lead and Backing Vocals, Jonathan Peek – Bass and Backing Vocals, Todd Taylor – Drums and Percussion.
TRACK LISTING
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "The Sound Scary" | Tuck | 1:38 |
| 2. | "Choke" | Tuck | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Ostrich" | Tuck, Hooker | 4:07 |
| 4. | "Foreshadow" | Tuck | 5:26 |
| 5. | "Neurotic Heart" | Tuck | 5:23 |
| 6. | "Huck Friend" | Tuck | 4:51 |
| 7. | "Tribal Spirit" | Tuck | 6:51 |
| 8. | "We Don't See" | Tuck, Simmons | 6:46 |
| 9. | "Thicker" | Tuck | 4:50 |
| 10. | "Gravity" | Tuck | 3:25 |
| 11. | "Mighty Simba" | Tuck, Chester, Hooker | 5:56 |
| 12. | "Fear" | Tuck | 5:10 |
| 13. | "Love's Majestic Promise" | Tuck | 4:28 |
| Total length: | 1:03:18 | ||
Winter of Discontent (©2012 Cantina Studios) Demo single slated for eventual release on Sabbatical, posted to YouTube in 2018. Recorded at Cantina Studio Remote in Gainesville, late 1999 during the Sabbatical sessions. Engineered and Mixed by Todd Taylor, Recorded by Ron Pirkle. Length 4:53. Personnel: Ginny Simmons – Lead Vocals, Ted Tuck – Guitars, Guitar Synth, Vocals, Jonathan Peek – Bass, Vocals, Todd Taylor – Drums
Critical Reception
[edit]John Patterson of All About Jazz stated[1] “Die A Tribe throws down a cutting-edge cool, jazzy-rock fusion, alternafunked, you-can-dance-to-it, (sometimes), but always a cerebral groove. This is one of the finer blends of many genres, crossing over effortlessly back and forth — staying tight instrumentally, everywhere the laser strobes. So much is so very wonderful about this polished group. They know their instruments, all the tricks, effects, voicings, and are precise on time signatures. Harmonies are strong, compositions interesting, and flowing. Thirteen songs are offered that never fail to surprise, entertain, and melt you away — right into the places where great jazz fusion and solid rock from the heart shine forever— far, far beyond the pale ghosts of mainstream. Highest recommendations.”
“Ehhh, well, is this prog, or underground or what? I don't know. It isn't bad, it is very American, but it's not prog as we know it. It is funky and groovy. But all the tracks have more or less the same the feel. Same guitar sound, same vocals. Music to play in the car on a sunny day when you have a long drive.” Remco Schoenmakers, DPRP.net[2]
Guitar Nine wrote[3], “... Die-A-Tribe [sic] has a unique sound reminiscent of the progressive rock of Rush blended with the pop sensibilities of the Pretenders.”
Members
[edit]- Ted Tuck (1991-2000) – Guitars, Guitar Synths, Vocals, Producer
- Todd Taylor (1992-2000) – Drums, Percussion, Engineer, Producer
- Jonathan Peek (1994-2000) – Bass, Vocals
- Ginny Simmons (1995-2000) – Lead Vocals
- Lesley Monroe (1998-2000) – Violin
FORMER MEMBERS and ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS
[edit]- Randy Chester (1991-1993) – Bass, Vocals
- Andrea Hooker (1992-1994) – Lead Vocals
- Matt Carroll (1994) – Bass
- Alan Kelley (1994) – Bass on “Shine On”
External Links
[edit]Die A Tribe Official YouTube Channel
References
[edit]- ^ Jazz, All About (1999-03-01). "Die A Tribe: Albatross album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ Schoenmakers, Remco (1997). "Issue 1999-05, Die A Tribe, Albatross". DPRP.net. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Guitar Nine (1 June 1998). "The Undiscovered: Die-A-Tribe". Dave McAvinchey's Guitar Nine. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
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