The Driver Era
The Driver Era (stylized as THE DRIVER ERΛ) is an American alternative music duo consisting of brothers Rocky and Ross Lynch. Both are former members of the now defunct pop rock band R5.[1][2]
The Driver Era | |
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Also known as | THE DRIVER ERΛ |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative rock |
Years active | 2018–present |
Labels | TOO Records / BMG Right Management |
Associated acts | R5 |
Website | www |
Members |
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History
2018–present: R5 to The Driver Era and Preacher Man
On March 1, 2018 R5's Instagram and Twitter handles were changed to The Driver Era and all of R5's previous posts were deleted. On March 2, 2018 it was stated that The Driver Era would be a band with brothers Ross and Rocky, when Ross posted a note via Instagram story.[3] On the same day as their social media changes, previews of their debut single "Preacher Man" were posted on Twitter and Instagram.[4] The name: The Driver Era came from a conversation between Rocky and Ross in a car ride to a party, the brothers agree this name encompass where their music is headed.[5][6]
On March 16, 2018, they released "Preacher Man", along with its video a few weeks later.
On May 25, 2018, the Driver Era released two special remixes of "Preacher Man". On August 24, 2018, The Driver Era released a new single, "Afterglow".
On October 26, 2018, The Driver Era released a new single, "Low ", followed by a special remix a few months later.
On March 29, 2019, The Driver Era released a new single, "Feel You Now", followed by its video a few weeks later.
On April 26, 2019, The Driver Era released a new single, "Welcome to the End of your Life", followed by its video a few weeks later .
On June 13, 2019, The Driver Era released their new music video for "Low" & announced their debut album, titled "X".[7][8]
On June 28, 2019 The Driver Era released their album titled "X" with 10 tracks.
On October 25, 2019 The Driver Era released two singles, "A Kiss" and "Forever Always".[9][10]
On April 2nd, 2020, The Driver Era released a new single, "OMG plz don't come around / flashdrive", the two debut singles from their upcoming second album, rumored to be released in the late summer.
Band members
- Current members
- Ross Lynch (2018–present) – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Rocky Lynch (2018–present) – lead guitar, vocals
- Touring members
- Riker Lynch (2018 – present) – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Rydel Lynch (2018 – present) – keyboards, backing vocals
- Ellington Ratliff (2018 – 2020) – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Chase Meyer (2020 – present) – drums, percussion
Tours
Tour by The Driver Era | |
Location | United States |
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Legs | 1 |
No. of shows | 22 |
The Driver Era Live! is the band’s first tour and was announced on January 15, 2019. The tour began on March 13, 2019 and ended on April 20, 2019.
Opening acts
- Public (March 13–18; April 9–20)
- Moontower (March 25 – April 6)
Setlist
- “Feel You Now”
- “Nobody Knows”
- “Afterglow”
- “Give You What You Want”
- “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” (Frankie Valli cover) (replaced by Let’s Go Crazy the last half of the tour)
- “Scared of Heights”
- “Stop, Don’t Move” (replaced by “Loud” and “Wishin’ I Was 23”, both R5 covers, at some shows)
- “San Francisco”
- “Never Tear Us Apart” (INXS cover)
- “Natural”
- “Red Velvet” (R5 cover)
- “Welcome to the End of Your Life”
- “Low”
- “Preacher Man”
- “Did You Have Your Fun?” (R5 cover)
Tour dates
Date | City | Venue |
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North America | ||
March 13, 2019 | Boston, MA | Great Scott |
March 14, 2019 | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore Soundstage |
March 15, 2019 | Washington, DC | Union Stage |
March 16, 2019 | Philadelphia, PA | Union Transfer |
March 18, 2019 | New York City, NY | The Bowery Ballroom |
March 25, 2019 | Denver, CO | Globe Hall |
March 26, 2019 | Salt Lake City, UT | Kilby Court |
March 28, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ | Valley Bar |
March 29, 2019 | Los Angeles, CA | The Roxy Theatre |
March 30, 2019 | San Diego, CA | The Irenic |
April 1, 2019 | San Francisco, CA | Slim’s |
April 4, 2019 | Portland, OR | Lola’s Room |
April 6, 2019 | Seattle, WA | The Crocodile |
April 9, 2019 | Fargo, ND | The Aquarium |
April 10, 2019 | Madison, WI | Majestic Theatre |
April 11, 2019 | Minneapolis, MN | Varsity Theatre |
April 12, 2019 | Chicago, IL | Bottom Lounge |
April 13, 2019 | Detroit, MI | The Majestic Theatre |
April 15, 2019 | St. Louis, MO | Old Rock House |
April 16, 2019 | Nashville, TN | Mercy Lounge |
April 18, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | LOFT |
April 20, 2019 | Carrboro, NC | Cat’s Cradle |
June 22, 2019 | Los Angeles, CA | The Fonda Theatre |
Discography
The Driver Era discography | |
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Studio albums | 1 |
Music videos | 6 |
EPs | 3 |
Singles | 10 |
The discography of The Driver Era, an American pop rock band, consists of one studio album, three extended play, ten singles and six music videos.
Studio albums
Title | Album details |
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X |
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Extended plays
Title | EP details |
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A Kiss / Forever Always |
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Some Remixes of X |
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OMG Plz Don’t Come Around / Flashdrive |
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"Preacher Man"[15] | 2018 | X |
"Afterglow"[16] | ||
"Low"[17] | ||
"Feel You Now"[18] | 2019 | |
"Welcome to the End of Your Life"[19] | ||
"A Kiss"[20] | TBA | |
"Forever Always"[21] | ||
"OMG Plz Don't Come Around"[22] | 2020 | |
"Flashdrive"[23] | ||
"Take Me Away"[24] | ||
"Places"[25] | ||
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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"Preacher Man" | 2018 | Unknown | [26] |
"Feel You Now" | 2019 | Gordy Destjeor | [27] |
"Welcome to the End of Your Life" | Stefano Bertelli | [28] | |
"Low" | Ross Lynch & Gordy Destjeor | [29] | |
"Forever Always" | Gordy Destjeor, Ryland Lynch, Ross Lynch & Rocky Lynch | [30] | |
"A Kiss" | Ross Lynch, Ryland Lynch & Gordy Destjeor | [31] |
References
- "Official Biography".
- "Preacher Man - Single by The Driver Era on Apple Music". Apple Music.
- "Ross's note to R5 Family". Shine On Media. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- "The Driver Era Previews First Single "Preacher Man" – Listen!". Shine On Media. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- Ross & Rocky Lynch talk The Driver Era, R5 & The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, retrieved 2020-03-10
- www.thedriverera.com https://www.thedriverera.com/press/. Retrieved 2020-03-10. Missing or empty
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(help) - "TR5 Members Ross & Rocky Lynch Talk New Project The Driver Era". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- "The Driver Era's New Song 'Preacher Man' Makes Us Wanna Dance". Paper Magazine. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- The Driver Era - A Kiss (Official Video), retrieved 2020-03-10
- The Driver Era - Forever Always (Official Video), retrieved 2020-03-10
- "X by THE DRIVE ERA". iTunes. June 28, 2019.
- "A Kiss / Forever Always - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. October 25, 2019.
- "Some Remixes of X - EP by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. January 10, 2020.
- "OMG Plz Don't Come Around / Flashdrive - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. April 2, 2019.
- "Preacher Man - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. March 16, 2018.
- "Afterglow - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. July 3, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- "Low - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. October 26, 2018.
- "Feel You Now - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". Spotify. March 29, 2019.
- "Welcome to the End of Your Life - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". Spotify. April 26, 2019.
- "A Kiss / Forever Always - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. October 25, 2019.
- "A Kiss / Forever Always - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. October 25, 2019.
- "OMG Plz Don't Come Around / Flashdrive - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. April 2, 2020.
- "OMG Plz Don't Come Around / Flashdrive - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. April 2, 2020.
- "Take Me Away - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. July 10, 2020.
- "Places - Single by THE DRIVER ERA". iTunes. August 7, 2020.
- "The Driver Era - Preacher Man (Official Video)". YouTube. March 21, 2018.
- "The Driver Era - Feel You Now (Official Video)". YouTube. April 16, 2019.
- "The Driver Era - Welcome to the End of Your Life (Official Video)". YouTube. April 30, 2019.
- "The Driver Era - LOW (Official Video)". YouTube. June 6, 2019.
- "The Driver Era - Forever Always (Official Video)". YouTube. November 8, 2019.
- "The Driver Era - A Kiss (Official Video)". YouTube. December 3, 2019.