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'''''The Crazy 8s,''''' one of the most popular college bands to have ever emerged from the [[Pacific Northwest]] (of the [[United States]]), made their way to the top of the charts (hitting the space for #1 on College Radio). Their most celebrated pieces are |
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By the time the Crazy 8s were ready to disband, they accumulated a large [[fan-following]] throughout colleges, towns, and cities along the West Coast, however, they were unable to make the transition to mainstream musical success. |
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The Crazy 8s were first founded at [[Oregon State University]] in [[Corvallis, Oregon]] in 1982, as "The Cheeks." <ref name="Willamette Week: HORN AGAIN"> {{cite web} | title= "HORN AGAIN" - Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their Debut Album... | work=http://www.wweek.com/ | url= http://www.wweek.com/editorial/3040/5366 | accessdate= 2008-01-21}}</red> The Jazz band made their first break when they opened for [[Romeo Void]] at [[Oregon State University|Oregon State]], in addition to an appearance with [[The English Beat]] at the [[University of Oregon]] in 1982. <ref> Schauffler, Anne. A History of the Crazy 8s. 2006.</ref> In an appearance in the [[Rolling Stone]] magazine, the Crazy 8s were defined as one one of "nine bands to watch, [chosen by] radio programmers." <ref> Wing, Eliza. "Small-Time Rockers on a Roll." Rolling Stone: 1985. 2008-02-18.</ref> In addition, The Crazy 8s have played alongside several well-known bands such as [[The Clash]], the [[Violent Femmes]], [[The Red Hot Chili Peppers]], [[Sonic Youth]], and the [[Beach Boys]], among several others, all between 1984 and 1985. <ref> Schauffler, Anne. A History of the Crazy 8s. 2006.</ref> |
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In order to release their hit debut album, "Law and Order," in 1983, the band formed their own label titled "RedRum Records." Having created said label, they rejected offers from several major labels such as Warner Brothers Label and others of the like. With the release of the hit single, "Johnny Q. Public," the band's album status elevated to the "Top 20" on the Galvin Report. <ref name="History of Portland Rock"> {{cite web|title= "History of Portland Rock" | work= http://www.spclarke.com/ | url=http://www.spclarke.com/historyofportlandrockpart4.htm | accessdate= 2008-01-21}} </ref> |
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The Crazy 8s, one of the most popular college bands to have ever emerged from the Pacific Northwest (of the United States), made their way to the top of the charts (hitting the space for #1 on College Radio). Their most celebrated pieces are
"Johnny Q. Public" and "Law and Order."
By the time the Crazy 8s were ready to disband, they accumulated a large fan-following throughout colleges, towns, and cities along the West Coast, however, they were unable to make the transition to mainstream musical success.
History
Formation (and First Album)
The Crazy 8s were first founded at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon in 1982, as "The Cheeks." Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). In an appearance in the Rolling Stone magazine, the Crazy 8s were defined as one one of "nine bands to watch, [chosen by] radio programmers." [1] In addition, The Crazy 8s have played alongside several well-known bands such as The Clash, the Violent Femmes, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sonic Youth, and the Beach Boys, among several others, all between 1984 and 1985. [2]
In order to release their hit debut album, "Law and Order," in 1983, the band formed their own label titled "RedRum Records." Having created said label, they rejected offers from several major labels such as Warner Brothers Label and others of the like. With the release of the hit single, "Johnny Q. Public," the band's album status elevated to the "Top 20" on the Galvin Report. [3]
- ^ Wing, Eliza. "Small-Time Rockers on a Roll." Rolling Stone: 1985. 2008-02-18.
- ^ Schauffler, Anne. A History of the Crazy 8s. 2006.
- ^ ""History of Portland Rock"". http://www.spclarke.com/. Retrieved 2008-01-21.
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