Breaking Point (band)

Breaking Point was an American hard rock band on the record label Wind-Up Entertainment, Inc. It was founded in 1999 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Breaking Point
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, United States
GenresRock[1]
Years active1999
2000–2007
2009
2011
LabelsWind-Up
Past membersDavid Cowell
Aaron "Zeke" Dauner
Brett Erickson
Greg Edmondson
Jody Abbott
Justin Rimer

Breaking Point's debut album, Coming of Age, was released in 2001 with a follow-up, Beautiful Disorder, released in 2005.

Their songs have been used in a number of films and theatrical soundtracks, including The Scorpion King, the Funimation dub of Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge, and Fantastic Four, as well as a trailer for Biker Boyz. Additionally, their song "One of a Kind" had been used as the theme song of Rob Van Dam, who was also featured in the music video, during his WWE career.

Breaking Point toured with the several bands, including Sevendust, Saliva, Theory of a Deadman and Fuel.

In mid-2006, Breaking Point toured the United States with Creed frontman Scott Stapp. As of July 2007, guitarist Justin Rimer has been performing as a member of 12 Stones. Brett recently became the frontman of local Memphis band Aurora. Greg Edmondson is now currently the bassist for Collide Over Me. In 2009, they passed on the name Breaking Point to a Miami band consisting of musicians Amanda Mallo, Patricia Dorta, and Erynn Chapman.

In May 2011, the original incarnation of Breaking Point reunited at Hard Rock Cafe in Memphis, TN for a benefit show and played an acoustic set.

Former band members
  • Jody Abbott - Drums
  • Justin Rimer - Lead Guitar
  • Brett Erickson - Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitar
  • Greg Edmondson - Bass Guitar
  • Aaron "Zeke" Dauner - Drums
  • David Cowell - Guitar

Discography

Studio albums

Singles
  • "Coming of Age" (2001, Wind-up)
  • "Brother" (2001, Wind-up)
  • "One of a Kind" (2002, Wind-up) No. 38 Mainstream Rock Tracks[2]
  • "Show Me a Sign" (2005, Wind-up) No. 25 Mainstream Rock Tracks[2]
  • "All Messed Up" (2005, Wind-up) No. 26 Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks[2][3]
  • "Promise Keeper" (2005, Wind-up)

Music Videos

Soundtrack contributions

References
  1. "Breaking Point | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  2. Billboard Singles for Breaking Point at AllMusic
  3. "Chart History for Breaking Point". Billboard.
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