The Whigs are a garage rock band from Athens, Georgia and formed in 2002 with singer/guitarist Parker Gispert, drummer Julian Dorio, and bassist Hank Sullivant. Early in their careers, they shared the stage with bands such as Franz Ferdinand, but had difficulty recording their first album.In the summer of 2005 the band recorded their first album, Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip, in an empty fraternity house. They used equipment purchased on eBay and resold after recording was finished to help offset the cost of production.
Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip was released independently in 2005. In July 2006, The Whigs signed with Dave Matthews' record label ATO Records, and Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip was rereleased on September 19, 2006. Before signing with Matthew's label, Rolling Stone called the band "perhaps the best unsigned band in America." Esquire also named Dorio their "Best Drummer" award in March 2007.
The band had finished their second album called Mission Control and will release it on January 22. The band will appear on The Late Show with David Letterman on January 28 to support their new album.
Click here for their rocking new single: "Right Hand On My Heart"
More songs, info, and tour dates on their Myspace page
Watch "Written Invitation" live at the 40 Watt from Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip:
1 comments:
Hell Yeah. Having investigated Kenny's recommendation, The Whigs also have my endorsement. Long live the rock anthem. Long live Athens, Georgia.
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