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Girlpope
OriginBuffalo, New York, United States
GenresPowerpop
Years active1992 (1992)–2004 (2004)
LabelsAtom Smash Records
Past membersMark Norris, Richie Campagna, Brandon Delmont, Tommy Stanford
Websitewww.girlpope.com

Girlpope (1992–2004) were a rock band from Buffalo, New York.[1] The power pop band included guitarist and vocalist Mark Norris, bassist and vocalist Richie Campagna, drummer Brandom Delmont, and guitarist and saxaphonist Tommy Stanford.[2]

History

Girlpop were a band from Buffalo, founded in 1992.[1] The power pop band included guitarist and vocalist Mark Norris, bassist and vocalist Richie Campagna, drummer Brandom Delmont, and guitarist and saxophonist Tommy Stanford.[2] In their first year, the Buffalo News named them Best Local Band.[2]

Their first LP Cheeses of Nazareth was distrubted nationally, and recognized as Best Local Album by the Buffalo Times.[2] It opened for bands such as Cheap Trick, Everclear, Mercury Rev, and Shudder to Think.[2] Twice the band performed at the International North by Northeast Festival, and also played at the Frindship Festival in Ontario.[2]

They disbanded in 2004.[1]

Mark Norris went on to form a new band in 2005 named Mark Norris and The Backpeddlers. Brandon Delmont began playing in the Stay Lows and Son of the Sun. Tommy Stanford began playing bass in the Missing Planes with Matt Barber; the "fifth" member of girlpope and plays lead guitar and sings in "The Nothing").

Members

  • Mark Norris: Vocals and guitar
  • Richie Campagna: Bass and vocals
  • Brandon Delmont: Drums
  • Tommy Stanford: Guitar, vocals, keyboard

Discography

Records

  • 1996: Cheeses of Nazareth (Atom Smash Records, P22-003)
  • 1999: The Whole Scene Going EP (Atom Smash Records, P22-007)
  • 1995: I was A Teenage Jesus / She 7" (P22 Records, P22-001) – 3 versions: Black, White, and Burgundy limited edition vinyl
  • 2001: Bobo vs. girlpope Live (Atom Smash Records, P22-011)
  • 2002: The Whole Scene Going EP+bonus tracks (Shutdown Recordz (Australia))

Compilations

  • 1995: WBNY Alive On Air – "Single Girl live" (WBNY 91.3)
  • 1996: Temple Of Music – "Song About Girls" (Atom Smash Records, P22-002)
  • 1998: MLR-1 – "So Far as Now" (Mary's Lounge, 61603710012)
  • 1998: That Other Christmas CD Big Star's "Jesus Christ" (Hotwings HOT 8)
  • 1999: COMP "Indy 500"

References

  1. ^ a b c Miers, Jeff (25 December 2015). "Ramrods, Girlpope reunite for special gig". Buffalo News. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Blanford, Roxanne, Girlpop


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