Chevelle
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- For information about the car of this name, see Chevrolet Chevelle.
Chevelle is a hard rock band from Grayslake, IL founded by three brothers with the surname Loeffler. They formed in 1994 and broke out in 2002 with their signature song, "The Red."
Because their first album (recorded by Steve Albini) was released by Christian record label Squint Entertainment, they were frequently called a Christian rock band. They have stated in many interviews that their religious beliefs have little influence on their lyrics. Chevelle is now signed to Epic Records.
Critics have noted strong similarites to Tool, especially in Peter Loeffler's vocals. In his review of This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) for AMG, Johnny Loftus argues that "Loeffler sings with hurt urgency...sounding exactly—unbelievably—like Maynard Keenan."[1]
Bassist Joe Loeffler was released July 10th 2005 due to "irreconcilable differences" as stated on the band's website (see External Links). Geno Lenardo is assuming bass duties for the rest of their summer shows. Bassist and one-time remix producer Geno Lenardo was replaced by brother-in-law to Sam, Pete, and Joe; Dean Bernadini, as of August 20th 2005.
Chevelle is working on a new album that will be released in 2006 with the songs "Humanoid" and "Straight Jacket Fashion" being tested live.[2]
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Members
Current
- Pete Loeffler: vocals, guitar (1994-present)
- Dean Bernardini: bass (2005-present)
- Sam Loeffler: drums (1994-present)
Past
- Geno Lenardo: bass (1994-1995)
- Matt Scott: bass (1995-1996)
- Joe Loeffler: bass (1996-2005)
Discography
Albums
- Point #1, 1999 (Squint)
- Wonder What's Next, 2002 (Epic) (US #14, Platinum)
- Live from the Road, 2003 (Epic)
- This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In), 2004 (Epic) (US #8, Gold)
Music videos
Chevelle has produced 7 music videos, including two versions of "Point #1".
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |||
| US Hot 100 | US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | UK | |||
| 2000 | "Point #1" | - | - | #40 | - | Point #1 |
| 2002 | "The Red" | #56 | #4 | #3 | - | Wonder What's Next |
| 2003 | "Send The Pain Below" | #65 | #1 | #1 | - | Wonder What's Next |
| 2003 | "Closure" | - | #11 | #17 | - | Wonder What's Next |
| 2004 | "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" | #68 | #3 | #1 (2 weeks) | - | This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) |
| 2005 | "The Clincher" | - | #8 | #3 | - | This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) |
| 2005 | "Panic Prone" | - | - | #26 | - | This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) |