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Satellite Party is an alternative rock band conceived by former Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman Perry Farrell following the demise of his former band in 2004. Other members are lead guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, drummer Kevin Figueiredo and newcomer Carl Restivo on bass. Etty Lau Farrell completes the line-up as backing singer for the band.
History
The band's debut album entitled Ultra Payloaded was released on 29th May 2007, with contributions from artists such as John Frusciante and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, former Chili Pepper and Pearl Jam drummer Jack Irons, electronic dance pioneers Hybrid (producers) and Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook.[1] The group has been signed with Columbia Records, which is a part of Sony Records[2], since June 6, 2006.
The album includes a "lost song" titled "Woman in the Window" with vocals by the late Doors frontman Jim Morrison. The album itself was preceded by the single, 'Wish Upon a Dog Star,' under the collaboration with Hybrid's lead track off their I Choose Noise LP, "Dogstar."
The group made its debut appearance in Los Angeles at the Key Club on July 18, 2005. Tony Kanal of No Doubt filled in on bass and Steve Ferlazzo of DramaGods was on keyboards. This was followed by an additional performance at Lollapalooza 2005, held in Grant Park in downtown Chicago on July 24, 2005.[3][4] [1]. The band took a break from touring in 2006 to work on their debut album, returning to the stage with a tour of America and Europe in early 2007.
The full album has now been placed on http://www.myspace.com/satelliteparty.
Perry Farrell and Satellite Party performed "Been Caught Stealing" live on the Howard Stern Show on Sirius Satellite Radio 06/05/07 8:40am EST. Perry and Etty gave a very candid interview about family life, drugs, Perry's views of American Idol, sex, and other topics. A detailed synopsis can be found at www.marksfriggin.com (organized by date & time).
Band members
- Perry Farrell – Lead Vocals
- Nuno Bettencourt – Lead Guitar
- Carl Restivo – Bass
- Kevin Figueiredo – Drums
- Etty Lau Farrell - Backing Vocals
Discography
- Ultra Payloaded (2007)
External links
- 2007 SuicideGirls interview with Perry Farrell about Satellite Party by Daniel Robert Epstein
- Audio interview with Perry Farrell / Satellite Party from Synthesis Magazine
- 2007 kevchino.com interview with Perry Farrell about Satellite Party by Dave Lipp
References
- ^ Farrell, Perry (2005-04-29). "Flea, Frusciante Contributing To Farrell's Next Big Concept". MTV News. Retrieved 2006-07-19.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Perry Farrell Doesn't Care What You Think of Nuno Bettencourt". 2006-06-14. Retrieved 2006-07-19.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Blutenthal, David (2005-08-01). "Lollapalooza 2005". Glide magazine. Retrieved 2006-07-19.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Cohen, Jonathan (2005-06-23). "Farrell Bringing Satellite Party To Lollapalooza". Billboard. Retrieved 2006-07-19.
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