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'''Black Country Communion''' is an [[England|English]]-[[United States|American]] [[Rock music|rock]] [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] formed by lead vocalist and bassist [[Glenn Hughes]] ([[Deep Purple]]), drummer and percussionist [[Jason Bonham]], keyboardist [[Derek Sherinian]] ([[Dream Theater]]), and guitarist and vocalist [[Joe Bonamassa]] (solo).
'''Black Country Communion''' is an [[England|English]]-[[United States|American]] [[Rock music|rock]] [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] formed by lead vocalist and bassist [[Glenn Hughes]] ([[Deep Purple]]), drummer and percussionist [[Jason Bonham]], keyboardist [[Derek Sherinian]] ([[Dream Theater]]), and guitarist and vocalist [[Joe Bonamassa]] (solo).
''[[Live Over Europe (Black Country Communion album)|Live Over Europe]]'' was released in October 2011.

Their music have been lauded for their classic [[blues rock]]<ref>http://bccommunion.com/news/mojo-magazine-review/</ref> sound with soulful choruses. <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/w68r</ref> Considerable attention was given to bandmembers' musical expertise and artistic integrity.<ref>http://bccommunion.com/news/mojo-magazine-review/</ref>


==History==
==History==
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On August 31, 2011, BCC released a trailer for an upcoming live [[DVD]] and [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]].<ref name="Youtube">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP32V9hwaY4&feature=player_embedded |title="Live Over Europe" trailer.|publisher=}}</ref> Titled ''[[Live Over Europe (Black Country Communion album)|Live Over Europe]]'', the DVD and the Blu-ray was released on October 24th.<ref name="Youtube"/>
On August 31, 2011, BCC released a trailer for an upcoming live [[DVD]] and [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]].<ref name="Youtube">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP32V9hwaY4&feature=player_embedded |title="Live Over Europe" trailer.|publisher=}}</ref> Titled ''[[Live Over Europe (Black Country Communion album)|Live Over Europe]]'', the DVD and the Blu-ray was released on October 24th.<ref name="Youtube"/>


===Third album (2012&ndash;present)===
===Third album (2012)===
In early January 2012 it was reported that the band would start recording their third album in June, with a release planned late in the year; speaking about the direction of the album, Hughes explained that "It's kind of a continuation. There's gonna be some darker stuff on there, because the lyrics I'm writing are kind of dark. There may be some moments of drama in there, I like drama in the music. So the songs I have ready are definitely a continuation of [the first and the second albums]."<ref name="album3gibson">{{cite news |url=http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/black-country-album-0105-2012/ |title=Black Country Communion Plan New Album for 2012 |author=Michael Leonard |publisher=[[Gibson Guitars]] |date=January 5, 2012 |accessdate=January 12, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="album3ug">{{cite news |url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/black_country_communion_plan_new_album_for_2012.html |title=Black Country Communion Plan New Album For 2012 |publisher=[[Ultimate Guitar Archive]] |date=January 6, 2012 |accessdate=January 12, 2012 }}</ref>
In early January 2012 it was reported that the band would start recording their third album in June, with a release planned late in the year; speaking about the direction of the album, Hughes explained that "It's kind of a continuation. There's gonna be some darker stuff on there, because the lyrics I'm writing are kind of dark. There may be some moments of drama in there, I like drama in the music. So the songs I have ready are definitely a continuation of [the first and the second albums]."<ref name="album3gibson">{{cite news |url=http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/black-country-album-0105-2012/ |title=Black Country Communion Plan New Album for 2012 |author=Michael Leonard |publisher=[[Gibson Guitars]] |date=January 5, 2012 |accessdate=January 12, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="album3ug">{{cite news |url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/black_country_communion_plan_new_album_for_2012.html |title=Black Country Communion Plan New Album For 2012 |publisher=[[Ultimate Guitar Archive]] |date=January 6, 2012 |accessdate=January 12, 2012 }}</ref>


Revision as of 19:01, 27 June 2012

Black Country Communion
OriginLos Angeles, California, USA[1]
GenresHard rock, blues-rock
Years active2009–present
LabelsMascot, J & R Adventures
MembersGlenn Hughes
Jason Bonham
Derek Sherinian
Joe Bonamassa
WebsiteOfficial website

Black Country Communion is an English-American rock supergroup formed in Los Angeles, California by lead vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), drummer and percussionist Jason Bonham, keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater), and guitarist and vocalist Joe Bonamassa (solo). The band have recorded two successful albums Black Country (2010) and 2 (2011) and will release their third album in 2012. Their first live album Live Over Europe was released in October 2011.

Their music have been lauded for their classic blues rock[3] sound with soulful choruses. [4] Considerable attention was given to bandmembers' musical expertise and artistic integrity.[5]

History

Formation (2009)

Glenn Hughes has stated that he and Bonamassa had been working together for over a year when they both performed at the "Guitar Center: King of the Blues" -event in Los Angeles in November 2009 and decided to record together.[6] Producer Kevin Shirley suggested the group work with John Bonham's son, Jason Bonham.[7] Bonamassa did not want the band to be a power trio, so he and the others decided to add former Dream Theater keyboardist, Derek Sherinian, to the lineup on the recommendation of Kevin Shirley.[8]

Black Country (2010)

The band began having sessions at Shangri La Studios in Malibu, CA.[7] According to Bonham the group were recording as early as January 2010. He claims, "I just literally went into the studio last week for two days with one person I'd done an album with before, very quickly, and then the other was a friend of my father's I got to meet later on, Joe Bonamassa and Glenn Hughes, and we're working on a new project with a working title of Black Country."[9] The group took the name "Black Country" from the English industrial area where both Hughes and Bonham hail from,[10] but were forced to change their name to "Black Country Communion" after another band with the same name threatened legal action.[11]

The band released their first album, Black Country, on September 20, 2010, to largely positive reception. On the same day they showcased tracks from the album to a small, invite-only audience at John Henry's Ltd in London.[12] This was their first ever live performance. They finished the year with sold out shows at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton and London's Shepherd's Bush Empire just after Christmas.

2 (2011)

On March 18, 2011, it was revealed that the band's second album, simply titled 2, would be released on June 14, 2011.[13][14] Hughes said that the release of the album would coincide with the band's summer 2011 tour, and that the first batch of songs for the album were already recorded.[15]

On June 8, 2011, the band released the music video for the first single off the new album, "Man in the Middle". The video was directed by Davin Maske and features studio footage of the band intercut with Hughes driving around L.A. in a cherry red 1965 Ford Thunderbird.[16]

On August 31, 2011, BCC released a trailer for an upcoming live DVD and Blu-ray.[17] Titled Live Over Europe, the DVD and the Blu-ray was released on October 24th.[17]

Third album (2012)

In early January 2012 it was reported that the band would start recording their third album in June, with a release planned late in the year; speaking about the direction of the album, Hughes explained that "It's kind of a continuation. There's gonna be some darker stuff on there, because the lyrics I'm writing are kind of dark. There may be some moments of drama in there, I like drama in the music. So the songs I have ready are definitely a continuation of [the first and the second albums]."[18][19]

On June 18th 2012 the band's official Facebook page posted a photograph of the band and their producer Kevin Shirley outside a recording studio. The caption confirmed the band had finished recording their third album. [20]

Discography

Main article: Black Country Communion discography

Band members

References

  1. ^ "Glenn's new group to rock Black Country". Expressandstar.com. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
  2. ^ BLABBERMOUTH.NET - Drummer JASON BONHAM Talks About Playing With FOREIGNER
  3. ^ http://bccommunion.com/news/mojo-magazine-review/
  4. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/w68r
  5. ^ http://bccommunion.com/news/mojo-magazine-review/
  6. ^ "Rock'n Beach Cities - Glenn Hughes". The Beach Reporter. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
  7. ^ a b "Glenn's new group to rock Black Country". Express & Star. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  8. ^ "Joe Bonamassa, Back in Black". Dinosaur Rock Guitar. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
  9. ^ "Jason Bonham's New Band Black Country Recording Album". Spinner.com. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
  10. ^ "GLENN HUGHES Talks About BLACK COUNTRY; Video Available". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
  11. ^ "Hughes,Bonamassa Supergroup Finally Have A Name". classicrockmagazine.com. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  12. ^ "Black Country Communion secret album showcase gig". Jukebox:Metal.
  13. ^ Classic Rock » Blog Archive » BCC: New Album Track Listing Revealed
  14. ^ Black Country Communion: New Album Due In June | News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com
  15. ^ Black Country Communion: Second Album In June | News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com
  16. ^ Black Country Communion Release New Music Video | News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com
  17. ^ a b ""Live Over Europe" trailer".
  18. ^ Michael Leonard (January 5, 2012). "Black Country Communion Plan New Album for 2012". Gibson Guitars. Retrieved January 12, 2012.
  19. ^ "Black Country Communion Plan New Album For 2012". Ultimate Guitar Archive. January 6, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2012.
  20. ^ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=476015569080037&set=a.189429134405350.51974.129312657083665&type=1&theater
  21. ^ Glenn Hughes talks Black Country Communion 2 track-by-track | Smokestack Woman | MusicRadar.com
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