Judd Hoos
Judd Hoos | |
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Judd Hoos playing in Sturgis on April 16, 2016. | |
Background information | |
Origin | Sturgis, South Dakota, USA |
Genres | Rock |
Years active | 2004-present |
Labels | Independent |
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Past members |
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Judd Hoos is an American rock band formed in 2004 in Sturgis, South Dakota.[1] The band's line up consists of Tyler Bills (vocals and guitar), Shane Funk (drums), Chris Hornick (bass), Andy Young (guitar), and Tyler's brother Devin Bills (guitar, keyboard, and mandolin ).[2]
The band released a new single Breathe In on May 6, 2016 that charted 23 on the iTunes new rock single releases.[3][4] The single is a follow up to their Billboard single released a year prior that charted 83 on the iTunes new rock single releases.[5][6]
History
Formation (2004)
The band formed when Bob Zwart left regional rock band Zwartè in 2004 to audition as a front man for a band being formed in Sturgis, South Dakota by Shane Funk and original guitarist, Drew Lerdal.[7] Bob had been the drummer for Zwartè for 14 years and upon his departure recruited former Zwartè bassist Chris Hornick.[1]
Touring (2004-present)
The band's tour primarily includes shows in South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, Minnesota, and Iowa.[8]
Management
In 2003 Judd Hoos signed with HomeSlice Artist Management,[9] a subsidiary of the HomeSlice Group, an entertainment and media company that is the worldwide exclusive licensing agent[8] of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Discography
The band independently released their debut album Best Intentions in 2007 that was later re-mastered and re-released in 2008 as Better Intentions.[10] Better Intentions featured the band's singles Best Intentions[11] and Just Because.[12] Their 2013 follow-up album titled Two[13] featured their single Stand Up[14] that received regional airplay thanks to a number of independent Program Directors at different radio stations across the Midwest. On July 7, 2015 the band released a single titled Billboard followed up by a new single titled Breathe In on May 6, 2016.[3]
Studio albums
Singles
- Best Intentions (2008)[11]
- Just Because (2008)[12]
- Stand Up (2013)[14]
- Billboard (2015)[5]
- Breathe In (2016)[3]
Music videos
Year | Video | Director |
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2013 | Stand Up | Chris Hornick |
2015 | Billboard | Marc Linn |
References
- 1 2 "Regroup: Musician steps back to move forward". Rapid city Journal.
- ↑ "Two bands to play at annual Fireman's Ball=Gothenburg Times".
- 1 2 3 "iTunes - Music - Breathe In by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
- ↑ "Rock". Art of the Mix.
- 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Billboard by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
- ↑ "Rock". Art of the Mix.
- ↑ "Regroup: Group to perform in Aberdeen, Webster". Aberdeen News.
- 1 2 "Sturgis Chamber brings trademark management home". Black Hills Pioneer.
- ↑ "Judd Hoos returns to Chadron with appreciation concerts". The Chadron Record.
- 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Better Intentions by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
- 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Best Intentions by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
- 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Just Because by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
- 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Two by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
- 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Stand Up by Judd Hoos". iTunes.