Knacker (band)

Knacker was a Canadian indie rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1]

For other uses, see Knacker.
Knacker
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresIndie rock
Years active1998–2005
LabelsAxis Music Group
Associated actsTin Star Orphans
Websiteknacker.net
MembersDean Marino
Pete Marino
Jeff Nedza
Chris Edelman
Past membersGerard Ross

History

The band was formed in 1998 by brothers Dean Marino and Peter Marino with guitarist Jeff Nedza and drummer Gerard Ross.

The band made frequent live appearances, and opened for Sum41, Billy Talent, Limblifter, The Killjoys, Three Days Grace, and The Meligrove Band. Much of Knacker's music can be heard in the soundtracks of television shows, including MTV's Undergrads and The N's Radio Free Roscoe.[2]

The band's first CD, The Self-Titled Blue EP, was released independently in 1998 and was played on Canadian campus radio.[3] They followed this with "Snapshot" (2000), their most well-known work.[4]

In 2002, Ross left the band and was replaced by drummer Chris Edelman. That year Snapshot was nominated for "Best Rock Record" at the 2nd Annual Canadian Independent Music Awards.[5] The band continued to live in clubs[6] and at festivals[2] before releasing a CD, Picture Show in 2005.[7] The band worked on recording another album, to be titled Houses Basements and Apartments, but this was never released.

The band became inactive in 2005. Dean Marino became the co-owner of Chemical Sound Studios and a record producer/engineer, records music under the moniker EX~PO,[8] and plays guitar for the alternative country/indie rock band Tin Star Orphans.

Members

Former
  • Chris Edelman - Drums (2002–2005)
  • Dean Marino - Guitar/Vocals
  • Peter Marino - Bass Guitar/Vocals
  • Jeff Nedza - Guitar
  • Gerard Ross - Drums (1998–2002)

Discography

EPs
  • Self Titled Blue EP (Axis Music Group, 1998)

Albums
  • Snapshot (Axis Music Group, 2000)
  • Picture Show (Landed Music, 2004)
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See also

References
  1. - "Knacker" on allmusic.com. Biography by Roxanne Blanford
  2. "Review of Picture Show". SplendideZine, 5/11/2005. by Sarah Zachrich. Archived at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Interview with Knacker" Music Emissions, Roxanne Blanford
  4. "Knacker — Snapshot". Chart Attack, May 21, 2000.
  5. "Indie Music Awards Noms Announced". Chart Attack - Feb 14, 2002
  6. "Knacker @ The Rivoli". Chart Attack, Jun 8, 2001. Sarah Kurchak
  7. "PopMatters Music Short Takes". PopMatters, 24 April 2005
  8. " ex-po: Harsh Lenses Point Homeward EP". SoulShine, Jaclyn Arndt
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