Hedley (band)
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| File:Hedleypromo2.jpg Hedley promotional photo | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Vancouver, BC |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Members | Jacob Hoggard – Vocals Tommy Mac – Bass Dave Rosin – Guitar Chris Crippin – Drums |
Hedley is a Canadian pop-rock quartet that became prominent when its lead singer Jacob Hoggard placed third during the second season of the reality TV series Canadian Idol in 2004.
The band originated in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The members are vocalist Jacob Hoggard, bassist Tommy Mac, guitarist Dave Rosin, and drummer Chris Crippin. They were named after the town of Hedley, British Columbia, after hearing that it was for sale for $346,000. While the idea of buying the town ran its course, the name remained. The original band bet Jacob $150 that he wouldn't make it to the Idol top 10. Following Hoggard's success on the series, Hedley was signed with Universal Music Canada. Their debut single "On My Own" reached number one on the Canadian Singles Chart and the follow-up "Trip" peaked at number 11. The singles "321" and "Gunnin" both topped the Much Music Countdown. Their newest single, "Street Fight", is currently climbing both the Much Music Countdown and The Canadian Singles Chart.
In the summer of 2006, they signed a record deal with Capitol Records in the United States where they recently finished a promo tour.
Discography
- "Try This At Home" DVD (2006)
- Famous Last Words (2007) not yet released
Singles
Canadian Singles
- "On My Own" (2005) (#1 on Canadian Singles Chart, #1 Much Music December 2nd 2005)
- "Villain" (2005) (Had No Video, released only to rock radio stations)
- "Trip" (2005) (#11 on Canadian Singles Chart, #1 Much Music March 30th 2006)
- "321" (2006) (#1 Much Music June 9th 2006)
- "Gunnin'" (2006) (#1 Much Music December 1st 2006)
- "Street Fight" (2006) (Video Premiered November 8th)
American Singles
- "On My Own" (2006)
Trivia
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- Jacob Hoggard, with Hedley, is the first Canadian Idol contestant to be signed by an American label (Capitol Records). As of 2007, he is the most successful contestant to come out of all four seasons in terms of chart positions and record sales.
- Jacob (vocals) is the youngest member (22) and Chris (drums) is the oldest (32).
- Chris used to be the drummer for Bif Naked's band.
- Guitarist Dave Rosin can be seen in the 2004 movie Saved! He is playing in the band at the school's prom.
- Tommy Mac played bass for all of the songs on metal band Atreyu's album The Curse.
- They appeared on the Top 3 results show of 2005's season of Canadian Idol, performing their first single, "On My Own".
- The band played at Nathan Philips Square on New Years Eve 2006.
- They were nominated for Rock Album of the Year (for self-titled CD; Nickelback's All The Right Reasons won), and New Group of the Year (won by Bedouin Soundclash) at the 2006 Juno Awards. They closed the show with their single "On My Own".
- The band was nominated for 4 Junos in 2007. Their only victory was for their producer, Brian Howes.
- Hedley began recording their sophomore album, "Famous Last Words", on April 16, 2007.
- According to Neilson Soundscan, Hedley has sold 155,000 units.
See also
~ Hedley are abnormaly