It’s no secret that I have “mmmbop” on google alert. As I had mentioned previously, I don’t want to post every tinted window article, as this blog is mainly about Hanson. But I got a bajillion and one notifications this morning, so here are some links: Pumpkins’ James Iha in new supergroup Shades of the… Read More »
“We got something,” Taylor Hanson of Tinted Windows sang Tuesday night at the Troubadour, “Yeah, we got something.” There’s no denying that: A new supergroup featuring veterans of the Smashing Pumpkins, Cheap Trick, Fountains of Wayne and Hanson, Tinted Windows has a self-titled debut full of near-perfect power-pop songs, as well as a frontman who… Read More »
If you liked the Knack’s My Sharona, then you’ll love this power-pop supergroup who perform an homage to the golden age of three-minute guitar-driven bliss Hometown: New York. The lineup: Taylor Hanson (lead vocals), James Iha (guitar), Adam Schlesinger (bass), Bun E Carlos (drums). The background: Tinted Windows are a power-pop supergroup comprising members of… Read More »
The industry eventually dropped its suit against the mother. But it filed a new one against two of her children, Michelle and Robert, ages 20 and 16 at the time. The new lawsuit alleged the youths had downloaded and distributed more than 1,000 songs, including “MMMBop” by Hanson and “Beat It” by Michael Jackson. Source
When Ridgefielders Joanna Vill and Kerryn King participated in a pre-concert charity walk last April 25, their only goal was to get a little closer to their favorite rock band and charity organizers, Hanson. While they did build a stronger connection to the band, the two friends walked away from the event, literally, with a… Read More »
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1. Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha and Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger meet in Chicago in the early nineties. A few years later, when FOW’s self-titled debut is released, the now arena- huge Pumpkins (above) take the fledgling band on the road with them. Iha and Schlesinger eventually co-found Scratchie Records. 2. In 1997, Schlesinger… Read More »
Supergroups are predictable. It’s almost always some bunch of folkies (Crosby, Stills & Nash) or blues cats (Cream) or ’70s burnouts (the Firm, Asia, Bad English) doing exactly what’s expected. The results can be awesome (see “Deja Vu”). Or lame (BadEnglish’s “When I See You Smile,” anyone?). But rarely are they shocking. Shocking would be… Read More »
Ridgefielders Joanna Vill and Kerryn King are hosting a one-mile charity walk through the village, Saturday April 25, to raise money to build a school in Africa. The event is sponsored by the Take the Walk organization, which is supported by Ms. Vill’s and Ms. King’s favorite band, Hanson. Take the Walk donates $1 for… Read More »