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{{Short description|American rock band}}
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| caption = Walking Papers in 2013
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| origin = [[Seattle, Washington]], U.S.
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], [[hard rock]]
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| years_active = {{Start date|2012}}–present
| origin = [[Seattle]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]], U.S.
| genre = [[Rock]], [[Alternative Rock]]
| label = The Boredom Killing Business, Sunyata, Loud & Proud, Carry On Records
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| associated_acts = [[The Missionary Position (band)|The Missionary Position]], [[Screaming Trees]], [[Guns N' Roses]], [[Velvet Revolver]], [[Loaded (band)|Loaded]], [[The Mothership]], [[Ten Miles Wide]], [[Post Stardom Depression]], [[Staticland]]
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| years_active = {{Start date|2012}}–present
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| website = {{URL|walkingpapers.us}}
| label = The Boredom Killing Business, Sunyata, Loud & Proud, Carry On Records
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| current_members = [[Benjamin Anderson (musician)|Benjamin Anderson]]<br />[[Jeff Angell]]<br /> Will Andrews <br />[[Konstantin Komarov (musician)|Konstantin Komarov]] <br />Gregor Lothian
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| associated_acts = [[The Missionary Position (band)|The Missionary Position]], [[Screaming Trees]], [[Guns N' Roses]], [[Velvet Revolver]], [[Loaded (band)|Loaded]], [[The Mothership]], [[Ten Miles Wide]], [[Post Stardom Depression]]
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| past_members = [[Barrett Martin]]<br />[[Duff McKagan]]<br />
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| website =
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| current_members = [[Benjamin Anderson (musician)|Benjamin Anderson]]<br />[[Jeff Angell]]<br/> [[Will Andrews]] <br/>[[Gregor Lothian]]
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| past_members = [[Barrett Martin]]<br/>[[Duff McKagan]]<br />
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'''Walking Papers''' is an American [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Seattle]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]], formed in 2012. The band was formed by singer/guitarist [[Jeff Angell]] of [[The Missionary Position (band)|The Missionary Position]], and drummer [[Barrett Martin]] formerly of [[Screaming Trees]].<ref name="Hay">{{cite web |last1=Hay |first1=Travis |title=Walking Papers: Seattle's Newest (Almost) Supergroup |url=http://www.guerrillacandy.com/2012/07/26/walking-papers-seattles-newest-almost-supergroup/ |publisher=Guerilla Candy |accessdate=19 June 2018 |date=26 July 2012}}</ref><ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web |last1=Collar |first1=Matt |title=Biography: Walking Papers |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/walking-papers-mn0002999224/biography |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=19 June 2018}}</ref> [[Guns N' Roses]] bassist [[Duff McKagan]] and keyboardist [[Benjamin Anderson (musician)|Benjamin Anderson]] (also of The Missionary Position) were invited to contribute to the band's first album and then were added as official members.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Baltin |first1=Steve |title=Duff McKagan on His Sensual, Sinister New Band, Walking Papers |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/duff-mckagan-on-his-sensual-sinister-new-band-walking-papers-20130516 |publisher=Rolling Stone |accessdate=19 June 2018 |date=16 May 2013}}</ref> Their [[Walking Papers (album)|self-titled debut album]], produced by Angell and Martin and mixed by [[Jack Endino]], was released on August 16, 2013<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hathaway |first1=Josh |title=Seattle Supergroup Walking Papers Announce Oct. 2 Release Date For Self-Titled Debut |url=http://blindedbysound.com/seattle-supergroup-walking-papers-announce-oct.-2-release-date-for-self-titled-debut/// |publisher=Blinded by Sound |accessdate=19 June 2018 |date=2 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Walking Papers |url=http://www.loudandproudrecords.com/artists/walking-papers/ |publisher=Loud and Proud Records |accessdate=19 June 2018}}</ref> and featured contributions by [[Pearl Jam]] guitarist [[Mike McCready]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Credits: Walking Papers (album) |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/walking-papers-mw0002422064/credits |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=19 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Giles |first1=Jeff |title=Duff McKagan + Mike McCready Lend Their Talents to Seattle Supergroup Walking Papers |url=http://loudwire.com/duff-mckagan-mike-mccready-seattle-supergroup-walking-papers/ |publisher=Loudwire |accessdate=19 June 2018 |date=9 August 2012}}</ref>
'''Walking Papers''' is an American [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Seattle, Washington]], formed in 2012. The band was formed by singer/guitarist [[Jeff Angell]] of [[The Missionary Position (band)|The Missionary Position]], and drummer [[Barrett Martin]] formerly of [[Screaming Trees]].<ref name="Hay">{{cite news |last1=Hay |first1=Travis |title=Walking Papers: Seattle's Newest (Almost) Supergroup |newspaper=Guerrilla Candy |url=http://www.guerrillacandy.com/2012/07/26/walking-papers-seattles-newest-almost-supergroup/ |publisher=Guerilla Candy |accessdate=June 19, 2018 |date=July 26, 2012}}</ref><ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web |last1=Collar |first1=Matt |title=Biography: Walking Papers |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/walking-papers-mn0002999224/biography |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=June 19, 2018}}</ref> [[Guns N' Roses]] bassist [[Duff McKagan]] and keyboardist [[Benjamin Anderson (musician)|Benjamin Anderson]] (also of The Missionary Position) were invited to contribute to the band's first album and then were added as official members.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Baltin |first1=Steve |title=Duff McKagan on His Sensual, Sinister New Band, Walking Papers |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/duff-mckagan-on-his-sensual-sinister-new-band-walking-papers-20130516 |publisher=Rolling Stone |accessdate=June 19, 2018 |date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Their [[Walking Papers (album)|self-titled debut album]], produced by Angell and Martin and mixed by [[Jack Endino]], was released on August 16, 2013<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hathaway |first1=Josh |title=Seattle Supergroup Walking Papers Announce Oct. 2 Release Date For Self-Titled Debut |url=http://blindedbysound.com/seattle-supergroup-walking-papers-announce-oct.-2-release-date-for-self-titled-debut/// |publisher=Blinded by Sound |accessdate=June 19, 2018 |date=August 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Walking Papers |url=http://www.loudandproudrecords.com/artists/walking-papers/ |publisher=Loud and Proud Records |accessdate=June 19, 2018}}</ref> and featured contributions by [[Pearl Jam]] guitarist [[Mike McCready]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Credits: Walking Papers (album) |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/walking-papers-mw0002422064/credits |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=June 19, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Giles |first1=Jeff |title=Duff McKagan + Mike McCready Lend Their Talents to Seattle Supergroup Walking Papers |url=http://loudwire.com/duff-mckagan-mike-mccready-seattle-supergroup-walking-papers/ |publisher=Loudwire |accessdate=June 19, 2018 |date=August 9, 2012}}</ref>


The band was then inactive for several years, and returned with the album ''[[WP2]]'' on January 19, 2018.<ref name="AllMusic" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Childers |first1=Chad |title=Walking Papers' Jeff Angell Talks Validation From Famous Bandmates, a More 'Blistering' 'WP2′ Album |url=http://loudwire.com/walking-papers-jeff-angell-interview/ |publisher=Loudwire |accessdate=19 June 2018 |date=19 January 2018}}</ref> McKagan was unable to tour behind the album due to commitments with Guns N' Roses,<ref>{{cite web |title=Walking Paper's Jeff Angell Confirms Duff McKagan Isn't Touring With Them! |url=https://gnrcentral.com/2018/01/20/walking-papers-jeff-angell-confirms-duff-mckagan-isnt-touring-with-them/ |website=GNR Central News |accessdate=19 June 2018 |date=20 January 2018}}</ref> and was replaced by Dan Spalding. Martin was also unable to tour and was replaced by Will Andrews from Ten Miles Wide. The band also added second guitarist Tristan Hart Pierce and saxophonist Gregor Lothian.<ref>{{cite web |title=Walking Papers Chosen To Open Dates For Alice In Chains |url=http://www.ghostcultmag.com/walking-papers-chosen-to-open-dates-for-alice-in-chains/#more-87692 |website=Ghost Cult |accessdate=19 June 2018 |date=27 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Goloborodko |first1=Dan |title=Walking Papers' Angell Hit Like a Sledgehammer at the Hammerstein |url=http://blurredculture.com/walking-papers-angell-hit-like-a-sledgehammer-at-the-hammerstein/ |website=Blurred Culture |accessdate=19 June 2018 |date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
The band was then inactive for several years, and returned with the album ''[[WP2]]'' on January 19, 2018.<ref name="AllMusic" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Childers |first1=Chad |title=Walking Papers' Jeff Angell Talks Validation From Famous Bandmates, a More 'Blistering' 'WP2′ Album |url=http://loudwire.com/walking-papers-jeff-angell-interview/ |publisher=Loudwire |accessdate=June 19, 2018 |date=January 19, 2018}}</ref> McKagan was unable to tour behind the album due to commitments with Guns N' Roses,<ref>{{cite web |title=Walking Paper's Jeff Angell Confirms Duff McKagan Isn't Touring With Them! |url=https://gnrcentral.com/2018/01/20/walking-papers-jeff-angell-confirms-duff-mckagan-isnt-touring-with-them/ |website=GNR Central News |accessdate=June 19, 2018 |date=January 20, 2018}}</ref> and was replaced by Dan Spalding. Martin was also unable to tour and was replaced by Will Andrews from Ten Miles Wide. The band also added second guitarist Tristan Hart Pierce and saxophonist Gregor Lothian.<ref>{{cite web |title=Walking Papers Chosen To Open Dates For Alice In Chains |url=http://www.ghostcultmag.com/walking-papers-chosen-to-open-dates-for-alice-in-chains/#more-87692 |website=Ghost Cult |accessdate=June 19, 2018 |date=March 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Goloborodko |first1=Dan |title=Walking Papers' Angell Hit Like a Sledgehammer at the Hammerstein |url=http://blurredculture.com/walking-papers-angell-hit-like-a-sledgehammer-at-the-hammerstein/ |website=Blurred Culture |accessdate=June 19, 2018 |date=May 7, 2018}}</ref>


"What Did You Expect", a single from the band's third album ''The Light Below'', was released on August 5, 2020, exclusively on ''Loudwire''. The album was released on February 5 2021, on Carry On Music.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lipsky|first=Amy|date=2020-08-05|title=Walking Papers New Single "What Did You Expect?" Out Now {{!}} Carry On Music|url=https://carryonmusic.com/walking-papers-new-single-what-did-you-expect-out-now/|access-date=2020-09-01|website=carryonmusic.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
"What Did You Expect", a single from the band's third album ''The Light Below'', was released on August 5, 2020, exclusively on ''Loudwire''. The album was released on February 5, 2021, on Carry On Music.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lipsky|first=Amy|date=August 5, 2020|title=Walking Papers New Single "What Did You Expect?" Out Now {{!}} Carry On Music|url=https://carryonmusic.com/walking-papers-new-single-what-did-you-expect-out-now/|access-date=September 1, 2020|website=carryonmusic.com|language=en-US}}</ref>


In November 2021, Konstantin Komarov joined the band, playing bass, lap steel guitar, and samples. [https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/walking-papers/2021/paramount-theatre-seattle-wa-5b8affa0.html On November 6, 2021, the band performed their first show with this lineup at the Paramount Theater in Seattle], opening for [[Candlebox]].
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==Members==

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===Current members===
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== Members ==
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=== Current members ===
*[[Jeff Angell]] – lead vocals, guitar, piano
*[[Jeff Angell]] – lead vocals, guitar, piano
*[[Benjamin Anderson (musician)|Benjamin Anderson]] – keyboards, backing vocals
*[[Benjamin Anderson (musician)|Benjamin Anderson]] – keyboards, backing vocals
*Will Andrews – drums, percussion
*Will Andrews – drums, percussion
*[[Konstantin Komarov]] – bass, guitar, lap steel, samples, backing vocals
*Gregor Lothian – saxophone
*Gregor Lothian – saxophone


===Original members===
=== Original members ===
*[[Jeff Angell]] – lead vocals, guitar, piano
*[[Jeff Angell]] – lead vocals, guitar, piano
*[[Barrett Martin]] – drums
*[[Barrett Martin]] – drums
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*[[Benjamin Anderson (musician)|Benjamin Anderson]] – keyboards, backing vocals
*[[Benjamin Anderson (musician)|Benjamin Anderson]] – keyboards, backing vocals


==Discography==
== Discography ==
'''Studio albums'''
'''Studio albums'''
* ''[[Walking Papers (album)|Walking Papers]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Walking Papers (album)|Walking Papers]]'' (2013)
* ''[[WP2]]'' (2018)
* ''[[WP2]]'' (2018)
* ''The Light Below'' (2021)
* ''The Light Below'' (2021)
[[File:The Light Below.jpg|thumb|left]]


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== References ==
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== External links ==

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* {{Official|https://www.walkingpapers.us/}}
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==References==
* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2uyWWYzU57XfjQBqCS003W Walking Papers on Spotify]
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[[Category:Rock music supergroups]]
[[Category:American rock music supergroups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Seattle]]
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 2012]]

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Walking Papers
Walking Papers in 2013
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Background information
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresRock, hard rock
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsThe Boredom Killing Business, Sunyata, Loud & Proud, Carry On Records
MembersBenjamin Anderson
Jeff Angell
Will Andrews
Konstantin Komarov
Gregor Lothian
Past membersBarrett Martin
Duff McKagan
Websitewalkingpapers.us

Walking Papers is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 2012. The band was formed by singer/guitarist Jeff Angell of The Missionary Position, and drummer Barrett Martin formerly of Screaming Trees.[1][2] Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan and keyboardist Benjamin Anderson (also of The Missionary Position) were invited to contribute to the band's first album and then were added as official members.[3] Their self-titled debut album, produced by Angell and Martin and mixed by Jack Endino, was released on August 16, 2013[4][5] and featured contributions by Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready.[6][7]

The band was then inactive for several years, and returned with the album WP2 on January 19, 2018.[2][8] McKagan was unable to tour behind the album due to commitments with Guns N' Roses,[9] and was replaced by Dan Spalding. Martin was also unable to tour and was replaced by Will Andrews from Ten Miles Wide. The band also added second guitarist Tristan Hart Pierce and saxophonist Gregor Lothian.[10][11]

"What Did You Expect", a single from the band's third album The Light Below, was released on August 5, 2020, exclusively on Loudwire. The album was released on February 5, 2021, on Carry On Music.[12]

In November 2021, Konstantin Komarov joined the band, playing bass, lap steel guitar, and samples. On November 6, 2021, the band performed their first show with this lineup at the Paramount Theater in Seattle, opening for Candlebox.

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Studio albums

References

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  1. ^ Hay, Travis (July 26, 2012). "Walking Papers: Seattle's Newest (Almost) Supergroup". Guerrilla Candy. Guerilla Candy. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Collar, Matt. "Biography: Walking Papers". AllMusic. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  3. ^ Baltin, Steve (May 16, 2013). "Duff McKagan on His Sensual, Sinister New Band, Walking Papers". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  4. ^ Hathaway, Josh (August 2, 2012). "Seattle Supergroup Walking Papers Announce Oct. 2 Release Date For Self-Titled Debut". Blinded by Sound. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  5. ^ "Walking Papers". Loud and Proud Records. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  6. ^ "Credits: Walking Papers (album)". AllMusic. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  7. ^ Giles, Jeff (August 9, 2012). "Duff McKagan + Mike McCready Lend Their Talents to Seattle Supergroup Walking Papers". Loudwire. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  8. ^ Childers, Chad (January 19, 2018). "Walking Papers' Jeff Angell Talks Validation From Famous Bandmates, a More 'Blistering' 'WP2′ Album". Loudwire. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  9. ^ "Walking Paper's Jeff Angell Confirms Duff McKagan Isn't Touring With Them!". GNR Central News. January 20, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  10. ^ "Walking Papers Chosen To Open Dates For Alice In Chains". Ghost Cult. March 27, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  11. ^ Goloborodko, Dan (May 7, 2018). "Walking Papers' Angell Hit Like a Sledgehammer at the Hammerstein". Blurred Culture. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  12. ^ Lipsky, Amy (August 5, 2020). "Walking Papers New Single "What Did You Expect?" Out Now | Carry On Music". carryonmusic.com. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
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