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'''Samuel Bingham Endicott''' (born August 13, 1974) is an American songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and director. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the [[The Bravery]], with whom he recorded three studio albums. He is currently the lead singer of The Mercy Beat.
'''Samuel Bingham Endicott''' (born August 13, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and director. He is best known as the lead vocalist of [[The Bravery]] with whom he recorded three studio albums.


==Career==
==Career==
At age 11 Endicott began playing guitar and at 12 switched to bass guitar. By age 13 he was an established bass player in the [[Washington, D.C.]] area, playing in numerous punk and [[harDCore]] bands, most notably Stain, with Geoff Turner of [[Gray Matter (band)|Gray Matter]] and [[Colin Sears]] of [[Dag Nasty]]. He has stated that his biggest influence as a bass player is [[Joe Lally]] of [[Fugazi (band)|Fugazi]], and he initially sought to emulate Lally's melodic style of playing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2005/07/15/the-bravery-no-fear/1ac4e396-6dab-4d87-8bfb-d32a370cf2c9/|title=The Bravery: No Fear|date=2005-07-15|work=Washington Post|access-date=2018-08-29|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}}</ref>
At age 11 Endicott began playing guitar and at 12 switched to bass guitar. By age 13 he was an established bass player in the [[Washington, D.C.]] area, playing in numerous punk and [[harDCore]] bands, most notably Stain, with Geoff Turner of [[Gray Matter (band)|Gray Matter]] and [[Colin Sears]] of [[Dag Nasty]]. He has stated that his biggest influence as a bass player is [[Joe Lally]] of [[Fugazi (band)|Fugazi]], and he initially sought to emulate Lally's melodic style of playing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2005/07/15/the-bravery-no-fear/1ac4e396-6dab-4d87-8bfb-d32a370cf2c9/|title=The Bravery: No Fear|date=2005-07-15|newspaper=Washington Post|access-date=2018-08-29|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}}</ref>


While attending [[Vassar College]]<ref name="college">{{cite web|url=http://alums.vassar.edu/publications/newsletter/issues/2011/04/bravery.html|title=From Humble Vassar Roots a Band Makes it Big|last=|first=|date=April 2011|publisher=[[Vassar College]]|accessdate=June 9, 2013}}</ref> in [[Poughkeepsie (town), New York|Poughkeepsie]], [[New York (state)|New York]], Endicott was classmates with future [[The Bravery|Bravery]] keyboardist John Conway. The two began a musical partnership, playing together in various projects in the Poughkeepsie area. After graduating with B.A. in [[Psychology]], Endicott and Conway moved to New York City, where their musical partnership continued. In 2003 he switched from bass guitar to vocals and began writing, recording and producing the music that would become the first Bravery album. Guitarist Michael Zakarin joined after answering an advert in a local paper, and brought with him bassist Mike Hindert, a classmate of his from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Drummer Anthony Burulcich was living in [[Boston]] where he had studied percussion at [[Berklee College of Music]]. After the death of his sister, Burulcich moved back to his childhood home in [[Long Island]] New York to be with his family. On the day Burulcich was moving, while driving with his belongings in a [[Uhaul]] truck, Endicott called him. The Bravery went on to release their debut album in March 2005.
While attending [[Vassar College]]<ref name="college">{{cite web|url=http://alums.vassar.edu/publications/newsletter/issues/2011/04/bravery.html|title=From Humble Vassar Roots a Band Makes it Big|last=|first=|date=April 2011|publisher=[[Vassar College]]|access-date=June 9, 2013}}</ref> in [[Poughkeepsie (town), New York|Poughkeepsie]], [[New York (state)|New York]], Endicott was classmates with future [[The Bravery|Bravery]] keyboardist John Conway. The two began a musical partnership, playing together in various projects in the Poughkeepsie area. After graduating with an A.B. in [[Psychology]], Endicott and Conway moved to New York City, where their musical partnership continued. In 2003 he switched from bass guitar to vocals and began writing, recording and producing the music that would become the first Bravery album. Guitarist Michael Zakarin joined after answering an advert in a local paper, and brought with him bassist Mike Hindert, a classmate of his from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Drummer Anthony Burulcich was living in [[Boston]] where he had studied percussion at [[Berklee College of Music]]. After the death of his sister, Burulcich moved back to his childhood home in [[Long Island]] New York to be with his family. On the day Burulcich was moving, while driving with his belongings in a [[U-Haul]] truck, Endicott called him. The Bravery went on to release their debut album in March 2005.


Endicott is a multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards and programs electronic drums and synthesizers. Endicott has also co-directed and written a number of the Bravery's music videos, making his music video directing debut with the video for the Bravery's "[[Believe (The Bravery song)|Believe]]" in 2008. He is also credited as producer on the Bravery's debut album, as well as the "Moon" portion of their ''[[The Sun and the Moon Complete]]'', described as an "alternate take" on their second release ''[[The Sun and the Moon (The Bravery album)|The Sun and the Moon]]''. Endicott co-produced the Bravery's third studio album [[Stir The Blood]].
Endicott is a multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards and programs electronic drums and synthesizers. Endicott has also co-directed and written a number of the Bravery's music videos, making his music video directing debut with the video for the Bravery's "[[Believe (The Bravery song)|Believe]]" in 2008. He is also credited as producer on the Bravery's debut album, as well as the "Moon" portion of their ''[[The Sun and the Moon Complete]]'', described as an "alternate take" on their second release ''[[The Sun and the Moon (The Bravery album)|The Sun and the Moon]]''. Endicott co-produced the Bravery's third studio album [[Stir The Blood]].


While recording the Stir the Blood album, Endicott and producer [[John Hill (producer)|John Hill]] co-wrote three songs with [[Shakira]] for her album [[She Wolf]], including the single [[She Wolf (Shakira song)|She Wolf]] and critically acclaimed song "Men In This Town". She Wolf and its Spanish version counterpart "Loba," had major commercial success world wide.<ref name=worldwidesalesbbc>{{cite web|title=Shakira to be named Latin Grammy Person of the Year|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15073791|publisher=[[BBC UK]]|accessdate=2 July 2013|date=27 September 2011}}</ref>
While recording the Stir the Blood album, Endicott and producer [[John Hill (producer)|John Hill]] co-wrote three songs with [[Shakira]] for her album [[She Wolf (album)|She Wolf]], including the single [[She Wolf (Shakira song)|She Wolf]] and critically acclaimed song "Men In This Town". She Wolf and its Spanish version counterpart "Loba," had major commercial success worldwide.<ref name=worldwidesalesbbc>{{cite web|title=Shakira to be named Latin Grammy Person of the Year|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15073791|publisher=[[BBC UK]]|access-date=2 July 2013|date=27 September 2011}}</ref>


Endicott, alongside [[Switch (house DJ)|Switch]], [[Santigold]], and John HIll also co-wrote the [[Christina Aguilera]] song "Monday Morning" for Aguilera's album ''[[Bionic (Christina Aguilera album)|Bionic]]''.
Endicott, alongside [[Switch (house DJ)|Switch]], [[Santigold]], and John Hill also co-wrote the [[Christina Aguilera]] song "Monday Morning" for Aguilera's album ''[[Bionic (Christina Aguilera album)|Bionic]]''.


Endicott also appears as an actor in the independent film ''Modern Romance.''
Endicott also appears as an actor in the independent film ''Modern Romance.''


Endicott was featured on the February, 2005 cover of [[Vogue (magazine)|L'oumo Vogue]].
Endicott was featured on the February 2005 cover of [[Vogue (magazine)|L'oumo Vogue]].


Endicott was a feature model for the 2008 European [[Gap (clothing retailer)|Gap]] Campaign.
Endicott was a feature model for the 2008 European [[Gap (clothing retailer)|Gap]] Campaign.


Endicott formed a new band with friends called [[The Mercy Beat]]. The band released a three song EP in 2014 which he has described as experimental punk soul.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Mercy Beat|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3CIw8cvffaWNUMCYUZ55lw|language=en|access-date=2018-08-29}}</ref>
Endicott formed a new band with friends called The Mercy Beat. The band released a three-song EP in 2014 which he has described as experimental punk soul.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Mercy Beat|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3CIw8cvffaWNUMCYUZ55lw|language=en|access-date=2018-08-29}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
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Endicott grew up in [[Brookmont, Maryland]]. He is an only child of William Endicott and Abigail Bingham Endicott, a vocalist and teacher.
Endicott grew up in [[Brookmont, Maryland]]. He is an only child of William Endicott and Abigail Bingham Endicott, a vocalist and teacher.


Endicott attended [[Georgetown Day School]] before transferring<ref name=Georgetown>{{cite web|url=http://dcist.com/2007/06/the_bravery_930.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105200131/http://dcist.com/2007/06/the_bravery_930.php|dead-url=yes|archive-date=November 5, 2017|title=The Bravery @ 9:30 Club|date=June 8, 2007|first=Sriram|last=Gopal|publisher=[[Gothamist|DCist]]|accessdate=June 9, 2013}}</ref> to [[Phillips Academy]] in [[Andover, Massachusetts]].
Endicott attended [[Georgetown Day School]] before transferring<ref name=Georgetown>{{cite web|url=http://dcist.com/2007/06/the_bravery_930.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105200131/http://dcist.com/2007/06/the_bravery_930.php|url-status=live|archive-date=November 5, 2017|title=The Bravery @ 9:30 Club|date=June 8, 2007|first=Sriram|last=Gopal|publisher=[[Gothamist|DCist]]|access-date=June 9, 2013}}</ref> to [[Phillips Academy]] in [[Andover, Massachusetts]].

He is a great-great-great-grandson of [[Charles Lewis Tiffany]].

He is a great-grandson of [[Hiram Bingham III]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jaggar |first1=Louisa |title=The Silent Savior |url=https://bethesdamagazine.com/2010/01/06/the-silent-savior-2/ |website=[[Bethesda Magazine]] |access-date=November 19, 2022 |date=January 6, 2010}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
According to a November 2009 interview from the Spinner website, Endicott reported that he has [[synesthesia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spinner.com/2009/11/06/the-bravery-slow-poison-video-premiere/ |title=The Bravery, 'Slow Poison' - Video Premiere |publisher=Spinner |date=2009-11-06 |accessdate=2011-11-02}}</ref> In 2011, he relocated to [[Los Angeles, California]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bunkerhillmagazine.com/features/03-2011/bravery.htm |title=Features - Beyond Bravery |publisher=Bunker Hill Magazine |date= |accessdate=2011-11-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110921034008/http://www.bunkerhillmagazine.com/features/03-2011/bravery.htm |archivedate=2011-09-21 |df= }}</ref>
According to a November 2009 interview from the Spinner website, Endicott reported that he has [[synesthesia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spinner.com/2009/11/06/the-bravery-slow-poison-video-premiere/ |title=The Bravery, 'Slow Poison' - Video Premiere |publisher=Spinner |date=2009-11-06 |access-date=2011-11-02}}</ref> In 2011, he relocated to [[Los Angeles, California]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bunkerhillmagazine.com/features/03-2011/bravery.htm |title=Features - Beyond Bravery |publisher=Bunker Hill Magazine |date= |access-date=2011-11-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110921034008/http://www.bunkerhillmagazine.com/features/03-2011/bravery.htm |archive-date=2011-09-21 }}</ref>

On October 23, 2021, Endicott married Maria Chon who is one of the managers of the artist, [[Halsey (singer)|Halsey]]. They divorced shortly after in 2022.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:29, 20 December 2024

Sam Endicott
Sam Endicott performing at the University of Texas at Arlington
Sam Endicott performing at the University of Texas at Arlington
Background information
Birth nameSamuel Bingham Endicott
Born (1978-08-13) August 13, 1978 (age 46)
GenresAlternative rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass
Years active1985–present

Samuel Bingham Endicott (born August 13, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and director. He is best known as the lead vocalist of The Bravery with whom he recorded three studio albums.

Career

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At age 11 Endicott began playing guitar and at 12 switched to bass guitar. By age 13 he was an established bass player in the Washington, D.C. area, playing in numerous punk and harDCore bands, most notably Stain, with Geoff Turner of Gray Matter and Colin Sears of Dag Nasty. He has stated that his biggest influence as a bass player is Joe Lally of Fugazi, and he initially sought to emulate Lally's melodic style of playing.[1]

While attending Vassar College[2] in Poughkeepsie, New York, Endicott was classmates with future Bravery keyboardist John Conway. The two began a musical partnership, playing together in various projects in the Poughkeepsie area. After graduating with an A.B. in Psychology, Endicott and Conway moved to New York City, where their musical partnership continued. In 2003 he switched from bass guitar to vocals and began writing, recording and producing the music that would become the first Bravery album. Guitarist Michael Zakarin joined after answering an advert in a local paper, and brought with him bassist Mike Hindert, a classmate of his from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Drummer Anthony Burulcich was living in Boston where he had studied percussion at Berklee College of Music. After the death of his sister, Burulcich moved back to his childhood home in Long Island New York to be with his family. On the day Burulcich was moving, while driving with his belongings in a U-Haul truck, Endicott called him. The Bravery went on to release their debut album in March 2005.

Endicott is a multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards and programs electronic drums and synthesizers. Endicott has also co-directed and written a number of the Bravery's music videos, making his music video directing debut with the video for the Bravery's "Believe" in 2008. He is also credited as producer on the Bravery's debut album, as well as the "Moon" portion of their The Sun and the Moon Complete, described as an "alternate take" on their second release The Sun and the Moon. Endicott co-produced the Bravery's third studio album Stir The Blood.

While recording the Stir the Blood album, Endicott and producer John Hill co-wrote three songs with Shakira for her album She Wolf, including the single She Wolf and critically acclaimed song "Men In This Town". She Wolf and its Spanish version counterpart "Loba," had major commercial success worldwide.[3]

Endicott, alongside Switch, Santigold, and John Hill also co-wrote the Christina Aguilera song "Monday Morning" for Aguilera's album Bionic.

Endicott also appears as an actor in the independent film Modern Romance.

Endicott was featured on the February 2005 cover of L'oumo Vogue.

Endicott was a feature model for the 2008 European Gap Campaign.

Endicott formed a new band with friends called The Mercy Beat. The band released a three-song EP in 2014 which he has described as experimental punk soul.[4]

Early life

[edit]

Background and education

[edit]

Endicott grew up in Brookmont, Maryland. He is an only child of William Endicott and Abigail Bingham Endicott, a vocalist and teacher.

Endicott attended Georgetown Day School before transferring[5] to Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts.

He is a great-great-great-grandson of Charles Lewis Tiffany.

He is a great-grandson of Hiram Bingham III.[6]

Personal life

[edit]

According to a November 2009 interview from the Spinner website, Endicott reported that he has synesthesia.[7] In 2011, he relocated to Los Angeles, California.[8]

On October 23, 2021, Endicott married Maria Chon who is one of the managers of the artist, Halsey. They divorced shortly after in 2022.

References

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  1. ^ "The Bravery: No Fear". Washington Post. 2005-07-15. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  2. ^ "From Humble Vassar Roots a Band Makes it Big". Vassar College. April 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  3. ^ "Shakira to be named Latin Grammy Person of the Year". BBC UK. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  4. ^ The Mercy Beat, retrieved 2018-08-29
  5. ^ Gopal, Sriram (June 8, 2007). "The Bravery @ 9:30 Club". DCist. Archived from the original on November 5, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  6. ^ Jaggar, Louisa (January 6, 2010). "The Silent Savior". Bethesda Magazine. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  7. ^ "The Bravery, 'Slow Poison' - Video Premiere". Spinner. 2009-11-06. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
  8. ^ "Features - Beyond Bravery". Bunker Hill Magazine. Archived from the original on 2011-09-21. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
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