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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|Bravery]], with whom he recorded three studio albums. He is currently the lead singer of The Mercy Beat.
'''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|Bravery]], with whom he recorded three studio albums. He is currently the lead singer of The Mercy Beat.

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==Early life==

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===Background and education===
Endicott grew up in [[Brookmont, Maryland]]. He is an only child of William Endicott, a former director in the [[White House Office of Political Affairs]], and Abigail Bingham Endicott, a vocalist and teacher.<ref name=family>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wGhn6DEHvwoC&q=277#v=snippet&q=277&f=false|title=An Insider's Guide to Political Jobs in Washington: About the Author|date=2003|first=William T.|last=Endicott|publisher=[[John Wiley & Sons]]|accessdate=June 9, 2013}}</ref> He is a Mayflower descendant through his father,<ref name=family/> and great-great grandson of [[Charles L. Tiffany]] (founder of [[Tiffany & Co.]]) through his maternal grandfather, [[Hiram Bingham IV]].<ref name=BinghamIVNYTobit>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1988/01/17/obituaries/hiram-bingham-diplomat-84.html|title=Hiram Bingham; Diplomat, 84|date=January 17, 1988|first=|last=|publisher=[[New York Times]]|accessdate=June 9, 2013}}</ref><ref name=Tiffany>{{cite web|url=http://www.tiffanyfortune.com/TF_Pix.htm|title=Illustrations from the Tiffany Fortune: Founder of Tiffany & Co., Charles Tiffany with his granddaughter Alfreda Mitchell, 1877|date=October 12, 2007|first=|last=|publisher=tiffanyfortne.com|accessdate=June 9, 2013}}</ref>

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]], where he graduated in 1992.<ref name=highschool>{{cite web|url=http://www.andover.edu/About/NotableAlumni/LongList/Pages/1900s.aspx|title=About » Notable Alumni » Notable Alumni: Long List » 1900s - 1990s|date=|first=|last=|publisher=[[Phillips Academy]]|accessdate=June 9, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407080817/http://www.andover.edu/about/notablealumni/longlist/pages/1900s.aspx|archivedate=April 7, 2014|df=}}</ref> In 1999, he graduated from [[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|date=April 2011|first=|last=|publisher=[[Vassar College]]|accessdate=June 9, 2013}}</ref> in [[Poughkeepsie (town), New York|Poughkeepsie]], [[New York (state)|New York]] with B.A. in [[Psychology]].

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===Early musical influences===
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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 (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.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} He 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.


==Career==
==Career==
After graduating 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]]|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.


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 selling more than 2 millions copies 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]]|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]], 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>


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'', and made a cameo appearance as the character Nikolai in Tyler Oliver's (director of the "Unconditional" music video) movie, ''Forget Me Not''.
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]].
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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 has so far{{when|date=April 2014}} released two tracks named "Sweet" and "An Act of Mercy".
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>


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==Early life==

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===Background and education===
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]].

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===Early musical influences===
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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 (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>
==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 |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>
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.thebravery.com/ The Bravery]
* [http://www.thebravery.com/ The Bravery]
* [http://www.atfreeforum.com/thebravery The Bravery Fans Forum]
* [http://www.myspace.com/thebravery The Bravery's Myspace]
* [http://www.myspace.com/thebravery The Bravery's Myspace]
* [https://soundcloud.com/the-mercy-beat The Mercy Beat's Soundcloud]
* [https://soundcloud.com/the-mercy-beat The Mercy Beat's Soundcloud]

Revision as of 17:48, 29 August 2018

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 (1974-08-13) August 13, 1974 (age 50)
GenresAlternative rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Keyboard, guitar, vocals, bass
Years active2003–present

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 Bravery, with whom he recorded three studio albums. He is currently the lead singer of The Mercy Beat.

Career

While attending Vassar College[1] 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 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.

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 world wide.[2]

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.[3]

Early life

Background and education

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[4] to Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts.

Early musical influences

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.[5]

Personal life

According to a November 2009 interview from the Spinner website, Endicott reported that he has synesthesia.[6] In 2011, he relocated to Los Angeles, California.[7]

References

  1. ^ "From Humble Vassar Roots a Band Makes it Big". Vassar College. April 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  2. ^ "Shakira to be named Latin Grammy Person of the Year". BBC UK. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  3. ^ The Mercy Beat, retrieved 2018-08-29
  4. ^ Gopal, Sriram (June 8, 2007). "The Bravery @ 9:30 Club". DCist. Archived from the original on November 5, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "The Bravery: No Fear". Washington Post. 2005-07-15. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  6. ^ "The Bravery, 'Slow Poison' - Video Premiere". Spinner. 2009-11-06. Retrieved 2011-11-02.
  7. ^ "Features - Beyond Bravery". Bunker Hill Magazine. Archived from the original on 2011-09-21. Retrieved 2011-11-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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