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| alias = Broken
| alias = Broken (1999–2001)
| origin = [[Memphis, Tennessee]], U.S.
| origin = [[Memphis, Tennessee]], U.S.
| genre = [[Post-grunge]], [[alternative metal]], [[hard rock]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r741543|pure_url=yes}}|title=Beautiful Disorder – Breaking Point|publisher=[[Allmusic]]}}</ref>
| genre = [[Post-grunge]],<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r741543|pure_url=yes}}|title=Beautiful Disorder – Breaking Point|publisher=[[Allmusic]]}}</ref> [[Rock music|rock]]<ref name="AllMusic Bio"/>
| years_active = 1999, 2000–2007, 2009, 2011
| years_active = 1999, 2000–2007, 2009, 2011
| label = [[Wind-up Records|Wind-Up]]
| label = [[Wind-up Records|Wind-Up]]
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| past_members = David Cowell<br />Aaron "Zeke" Dauner<br />Brett Erickson<br />Greg Edmondson<br />Jody Abbott<br />Justin Rimer
| past_members = David Cowell<br />Aaron "Zeke" Dauner<br />Brett Erickson<br />Greg Edmondson<br />Jody Abbott<br />Justin Rimer
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'''Breaking Point''' was an American [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Memphis, Tennessee]],<ref>{{cite web |author= |date= |title=Breaking Point &#124; Biography & History |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/breaking-point-mn0000610400/biography |accessdate=March 19, 2020 |website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> formed in 1999.
'''Breaking Point''' was an American [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Memphis, Tennessee]],<ref name="AllMusic Bio">{{cite web |author= |date= |title=Breaking Point &#124; Biography & History |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/breaking-point-mn0000610400/biography |accessdate=March 19, 2020 |website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> formed in 1999.


== History ==
== History ==
Breaking Point's debut album, ''[[Coming of Age (Breaking Point album)|Coming of Age]]'', was released in 2001, with a follow-up, ''[[Beautiful Disorder]]'', released in 2005.
Breaking Point's debut album, ''[[Coming of Age (Breaking Point album)|Coming of Age]]'', was released in 2001, with a follow-up, ''Beautiful Disorder'', released in 2005.

Their songs have been used in a number of films and theatrical soundtracks, including ''[[Wishcraft]]'', ''[[The Scorpion King]]'', the [[Funimation]] dub of ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge]]'', and ''[[Fantastic Four (2005 film)|Fantastic Four]]'', as well as a trailer for ''[[Biker Boyz]]''. Additionally, their song "One of a Kind" had been used as the theme song of [[Rob Van Dam]], who was also featured in the music video, during his [[WWE]] career.

Breaking Point toured with several bands, including [[Sevendust]], [[Saliva (band)|Saliva]], [[Theory of a Deadman]] and [[Fuel (band)|Fuel]].

In mid-2006, Breaking Point toured the United States with [[Creed (band)|Creed]] frontman [[Scott Stapp]]. As of July 2007, guitarist Justin Rimer has been performing as a member of [[12 Stones]]. Brett recently{{When|date=May 2024}} became the frontman of local Memphis band Aurora. Greg Edmondson is now currently the bassist for Collide Over Me. In 2009, they passed on the name Breaking Point to a Miami band consisting of musicians Amanda Mallo, Patricia Dorta, and Erynn Chapman.

In May 2011, the original incarnation of Breaking Point reunited at Hard Rock Cafe in Memphis, TN for a benefit show and played an acoustic set.

Original drummer Jody Abbott died in 2022 after a battle with [[Huntington's disease]].

According to Spotify, as of July 9, 2024, Breaking Point has 91,931 streams per month. Their song "One of a Kind" has over 13 million streams (13,382,250)


== Former band members ==
== Former band members ==
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=== Studio albums ===
=== Studio albums ===
*''[[Coming of Age (Breaking Point album)|Coming of Age]]'' (2001, [[Wind-up Records|Wind-up]])
*''[[Coming of Age (Breaking Point album)|Coming of Age]]'' (2001, [[Wind-up Records|Wind-up]])
*''[[Beautiful Disorder]]'' (2005, Wind-up)
*''Beautiful Disorder'' (2005, Wind-up)


=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
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*"All Messed Up" (2005, Wind-up) No.&nbsp;26 [[Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks]]<ref name=allmusic-bbs>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p509503|tab=charts-awards/billboard-singles|label=Billboard Singles for Breaking Point }}</ref><ref name="singles">{{cite web | url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=breaking point|chart=all}} | title = Chart History for Breaking Point | publisher = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
*"All Messed Up" (2005, Wind-up) No.&nbsp;26 [[Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks]]<ref name=allmusic-bbs>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p509503|tab=charts-awards/billboard-singles|label=Billboard Singles for Breaking Point }}</ref><ref name="singles">{{cite web | url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=breaking point|chart=all}} | title = Chart History for Breaking Point | publisher = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
*"Promise Keeper" (2005, Wind-up)
*"Promise Keeper" (2005, Wind-up)

=== Music videos ===
[https://www.youtube.com/@breakingpointvideos1995/featured Breaking Point Videos at YouTube]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Breaking Point Videos |url=https://www.youtube.com/@breakingpointvideos1995/featured |website=YouTube}}</ref>
*"One of a Kind"
*"All Messed Up"

=== Soundtrack contributions ===
*''[[High School Stories]]''
* ''[[Wishcraft]]'' (2001) (song: "Coming of Age")
*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug]]'' (2001 [[Funimation]] dub) (song: "Coming of Age")
*''[[The Scorpion King]]'' (2002) (song: "27")
*''[[WWF Forceable Entry]]'' (2002) (song: "One of a Kind")
*''[[Dragonball Z: Cooler's Revenge]]'' (2002 Funimation dub) (songs: "Falling Down", "Under", "Phoenix")
*''[[Fantastic Four (2005 film)|Fantastic Four]]'' (2005) (song: "Goodbye to You")


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p509503|label=Breaking Point}}
*{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p509503|label=Breaking Point}}
*[https://www.youtube.com/@breakingpointvideos1995/videos Breaking Point on YouTube]
*Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Mmel3Q37hvWQoPBKI5E0Q
*[https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Mmel3Q37hvWQoPBKI5E0Q Breaking Point at Spotify]


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Latest revision as of 02:25, 7 January 2025

Breaking Point
Also known asBroken (1999–2001)
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresPost-grunge,[1] rock[2]
Years active1999, 2000–2007, 2009, 2011
LabelsWind-Up
Past membersDavid Cowell
Aaron "Zeke" Dauner
Brett Erickson
Greg Edmondson
Jody Abbott
Justin Rimer

Breaking Point was an American rock band from Memphis, Tennessee,[2] formed in 1999.

History

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Breaking Point's debut album, Coming of Age, was released in 2001, with a follow-up, Beautiful Disorder, released in 2005.

Former band members

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  • Jody Abbott (died 2022) – drums
  • Justin Rimer – lead guitar
  • Brett Erickson – vocals, lead/rhythm guitar
  • Greg Edmondson – bass guitar
  • Aaron "Zeke" Dauner – drums
  • David Cowell – guitar

Discography

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Studio albums

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Singles

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  • "Coming of Age" (2001, Wind-up)
  • "Brother" (2001, Wind-up)
  • "One of a Kind" (2002, Wind-up) No. 38 Mainstream Rock Tracks[3]
  • "Show Me a Sign" (2005, Wind-up) No. 25 Mainstream Rock Tracks[3]
  • "All Messed Up" (2005, Wind-up) No. 26 Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks[3][4]
  • "Promise Keeper" (2005, Wind-up)

References

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  1. ^ "Beautiful Disorder – Breaking Point". Allmusic.
  2. ^ a b "Breaking Point | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Billboard Singles for Breaking Point at AllMusic
  4. ^ "Chart History for Breaking Point". Billboard.
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