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Lit
Also known asRazzle (1989–1993), Stain (1994–1996)
OriginOrange County, California[1]
Genresalternative rock
Years active1989–present
LabelsRCA (1998–2002), DRT Entertainment (2003–2005), Megaforce (2011–present)
MembersA. Jay Popoff
Jeremy Popoff
Kevin Baldes
Nathan Walker
Past membersAllen Shellenberger
Sean Holland
Chadd Anthony (Chad Benekos)
Ryan Gillmor
WebsiteOfficial site

Lit is an alternative rock band, based in Fullerton, California. They released several singles in the late 1990s and early 2000s including their No. 1 hit "My Own Worst Enemy", "Miserable", "Zip-Lock", "Over My Head", "Lipstick and Bruises", "Addicted", "Looks Like They Were Right", and "Times Like This".[1]

History

Pre-Lit (1989–1996)

The band was formed in 1989 under the name Razzle. The group released a demo tape in 1990 and an EP entitled New Vibe Revolution in 1993. Razzle dissolved in 1993 and became Stain in 1994, which had a much harder and heavier sound. They released a demo tape in 1995 and eventually signed with Malicious Vinyl in 1995. Due to another band owning the name, they changed their name to Lit in 1996.

Tripping the Light Fantastic (1997–1998)

On April 1, 1997 the group released Tripping the Light Fantastic on the Malicious Vinyl record label.[1] Malicious Vinyl went out of business shortly after Tripping the Light Fantastic was released, which left the band unsigned once again. They spent their time writing a new batch of songs and showcasing for various record labels until they signed with RCA Records in 1998.[1]

The RCA years (1998–2002)

The group shot to stardom with the platinum album, A Place in the Sun, released in 1999. A Place in the Sun yielded the hit single, "My Own Worst Enemy," which held the number one position on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for a total of 12 weeks, and received a Billboard Music Award for the biggest modern rock song of 1999. It was followed by "Zip-Lock" (which featured Blink-182 in the video) and "Miserable", the latter of which was among the top ten most played songs of 2000 and featured Pamela Anderson in the video. The band performed over 286 shows and toured worldwide in support of A Place in the Sun. In addition to the Vans Warped Tour and a slot on Woodstock 1999, the band toured with The Offspring, Garbage, and No Doubt.

Lit followed up A Place in the Sun with the 2001 release of Atomic which gave the band another Top 10 hit with "Lipstick And Bruises". Lit toured to support Atomic with Kid Rock and Butch Walker. The group was released from their contract with RCA Records in late 2002.

Lit and death of Allen Shellenberger (2003–2009)

Lit went on a small, intimate club tour in the fall of 2003 before releasing the self-titled Lit on the DRT Entertainment label on June 24, 2004. The single "Looks Like They Were Right" made it on the Top 40 charts. That year the group also put out its first long-form DVD, All Access, on November 16, 2004.

On May 5, 2008 it was announced that Lit's drummer, Allen Shellenberger, was diagnosed with a malignant glioma (brain tumor).[2] On July 26, 2008, Lit held a benefit for Allen at House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. A number of bands performed including Sugar Ray and Handsome Devil. No Doubt drummer Adrian Young filled in for Shellenberger on the drums for a few songs. Both drummers also played at the same time for a few songs. Shellenberger died on August 13, 2009, at the age of 39.[3]

New drummer and The View from the Bottom (2009–present)

On November 27, 2009, Lit officially announced that Nathan Walker would be the new drummer for Lit and that writing had begun on a new album.[4]

In April 2010 during an interview with OC Talk Radio, Lit hinted they are currently talking with and would return to a major label for their next release. They also revealed they are working on a new management deal as well as performing new material live.

In September 2010, Kevin Baldes confirmed that Lit were currently in the studio, writing and recording their sixth studio album. The band is working with producer Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill).[5]

The band reported they were still in the studio their new album in July 2011, and released a demo video titled "You Tonight".[6] Lit announced in December 2011 that they were back in the studio with producer Butch Walker to finish their new CD. It was also announced that the band had signed with Megaforce Records and would release their new album The View from the Bottom on June 19, 2012.[7]

The first single, "You Tonight," was released on iTunes on May 1, 2012.

A video for "The Broken" was released online on August 16, 2012.

On January 7, 2013, frontman A. Jay Popoff told Loudwire that after Lit finishes touring in support of The View from the Bottom, they will begin writing their next album.[8]

Members

  • A. Jay Popoff – lead vocals (1989–present)
  • Jeremy Popoff – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals (1989–present)
  • Kevin Baldes – bass guitar, backing vocals (1989–present)
  • Nathan Walker – drums, percussion (2009–present)

Former

  • Allen Shellenberger – drums, percussion (1989–2009)
  • Sean Holland – guitar (1989–1992)
  • Chadd Anthony (Chad Benekos) – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1992–1995)
  • Ryan Gillmor – rhythm and lead guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (2010–2012)
Touring
  • Adrian Young – drums, percussion (2008)
  • Rich Redmond – drums, percussion (2008)

Discography

Lit discography
Studio albums5
EPs1
Compilation albums1
Singles11
Music videos17

Studio albums

Compilation albums

EPs

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions[9] Album
US US
Alt 		US
Main 		CAN Rock UK
1997 "Bitter" — — — — — Tripping the Light Fantastic
1999 "My Own Worst Enemy" 51 1 6 3 16 A Place in the Sun
"Zip-Lock" — 11 34 — 60
2000 "Miserable" 117 3 29 — —
"Over My Head" — 22 — — 37 Atomic
2001 "Lipstick and Bruises" — 10 28 — —
2002 "Addicted" — 23 — — —
2004 "Looks Like They Were Right" — 34 — — — Lit
"Times Like This" — — — — —
2012 "You Tonight" — — — — — The View From The Bottom
"The Broken" — — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

  • "My World" (1995)
  • "Bitter" (1997)
  • "My Own Worst Enemy" (1999)
  • "Zip-Lock" (1999; featured Blink-182 and Dee Snider of Twisted Sister)
  • "Miserable" (2000; featured Pamela Anderson)
  • "Over My Head" (2000)
  • "Four" (2000)
  • "Best Is Yet to Come Undone" (2000)
  • "Lipstick and Bruises" (2001)
  • "Something to Someone" (2002)
  • "Live for This" (2003)
  • "Looks Like They Were Right" (2004)
  • "Too Fast for a U-Turn" (2004)
  • "Needle & Thread" (2006)
  • "Here's to Us" (2009; Allen Shellenberger tribute video)
  • "You Tonight" (2011; demo version)
  • "The Broken" (2012)

DVDs

  • All Access (2004)

Soundtrack appearances

Touring partners

References

  1. ^ a b c d Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. p. 575. ISBN 1-84195-017-3.
  2. ^ Allen Shellenberger, Drummer for Platinum Rock Band Lit, Diagnosed With Malignant Brain Tumor | Market Wire | Find Articles at BNET
  3. ^ "Lit drummer Allen Shellenberger dead at 39". consequenceofsound.net. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  4. ^ "Lit Update - 11/27/09 van Lit op Myspace". Blogs.myspace.com. 2009-11-27. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
  5. ^ Lit hits the studio
  6. ^ "Melodic Net - Lit Working On New Album; Listen To New Demo". Melodic.net. 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
  7. ^ "Lit Teams Up With Butch Walker: This is How Awesome is Made | ChinaShop". Chinashopmag.com. 2012-01-02. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
  8. ^ "Singer A. Jay Popoff on Lit: 'This Band Has Always Been a Brotherhood'". Loudwire.com. 2013-01-07. Retrieved 2013-01-22.
  9. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 324. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.

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