Finger Eleven

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- Finger Eleven
- Released 2003

- Them Vs. You Vs. Me
- Released 2007

- The Greyest Of Blue Skies
- Released 2000

- Them vs. You vs. Me
- Released 2007

biography

The members of alternative metal outfit Finger Eleven grew up in Burlington, Ontario, and came together in high school as a funk-styled band named Rainbow Butt Monkeys. Originally comprised of Scott Anderson (vocals), Sean Anderson (bass), Rob Gommerman (drums), and James Black and Rick Jackett on guitars, they won a rock band search contest on local radio and used the prize money to record their first album, 1995's Letters from Chutney. Gommerman left the band soon after, making way for drummer Rich Beddoe. Now named Finger Eleven, the quintet released Tip on Mercury Records in Canada, which marked the band's turn to a heavier sound. It was re-released by the New York City-based label Wind-Up Records in September 1998. The album made minor waves on Much Music, videos for "Above" and "Tip" increasing their profile at home, but it would still be several years before U.S. audiences really paid attention to the band. The Greyest of Blue Skies appeared in the summer of 2000, followed three years later by Finger Eleven's self-titled third album. The latter record eventually went gold, driven by the success of their brooding Top 40 hit "One Thing." After various rounds of touring, the guys got to work collectively writing their next album for Wind-Up. March 2007's Them vs. You vs. Me featured much more varied instrumentation and influences -- including dance, funk, and country -- than just the chugging metallic guitars of Finger Eleven's past efforts. The band subsequently hit the road in support with U.S. shows alongside Evanescence and Chevelle. ~ Roxanne Blanford, All Music Guide

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- - <3
  - - By IhaveyourKeyes
    - 3/16/2009 04:38:47
  - you guys are really solid, I can always count on your music to bring me enjoyment
    Keep it up!!
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- - love the band
  - - By bop789
    - 2/2/2009 02:42:28
  - i looooooooooooooove u guys
    paralyzer is the best song ever
    it rocks
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- - So not classic rock!!
  - - By rocknroller1090
    - 1/2/2009 04:01:42
  - Finger Eleven isn't that bad, but why are they categorized as classic rock here? Come on, they formed in like 1995, thats not classic rock. Aerosmith and Beatles and Hendrix is Classic rock.
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- - new listener
  - - By GhoulishBlade
    - 9/29/2008 03:07:14
  - just heard you guys yesterday love your stuff. keep up the good work
  - 1 out of 1 people
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- - Great Band!
  - - By Melacanth
    - 9/28/2008 09:10:27
  - Recommended album "The Greyest of Blue Skies" favorite song "drag you down"
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