Peel | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Power pop, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1999–2001 |
| Labels | Beyond Music |
| Past members | Kevin Ridel Steve Coulter Steve LeRoy Matt Fuller |
Peel[1][2] was an American rock band formed by musician Kevin Ridel in 1999 following the breakup of Ridel High. Ridel recruited Steve LeRoy of Ridel High on guitar, Matt Fuller later replaced Steve LeRoy on guitar and finally Joe Higgins (AM Radio) on drums. Peel recorded and released one album titled Blindside[3][4] produced by Face to Face singer Trever Keith, track 6 on the album "Facelift" was previously released as a Ridel High song on the 2000 compilation CD Happy Meals 2[5] Blindside was recorded in tribute Kevin's dad, Gerald “Jerry” Ridel.
Peel[6] were active until 2001, Kevin Ridel then took Joe Higgins with him and went on to form AM Radio in 2001 who remain active until this very day.
Discography
Peels only album was Blindside, recorded in 1999.
Blindside - 1999
- Set 'em Up 2:44
- Summer Song 3:36
- Grounded 3:56
- Birthday Present 3:56
- Gel 4:47
- Facelift 2:21
- Overlife 4:39
- Day To Day 4:44
- Nightmares 3:25
- Angel On My Shoulder 2:33
- Silence Is Deadly 3:56
- Blindside 3:07
Personnel
- Band members
- 1999–2001 lineup
- Kevin Ridel – bass, lead vocals
- Steve LeRoy – guitar
- Steve Coulter - drums
- Matt Fuller (2001) - guitar
References
- ↑ "Peel mention in MTV article". mtv.com.
- ↑ "Peel mention". wilfullyobscure. 25 October 2008.
- ↑ "Blindside on 'Best ROCK Albums of the New Millennium (So Far...)'". rateyoumusic.com.
- ↑ "Peel Blindside Review". crystalsphere1.blogspot.co.uk.
- ↑ "Facelift on Happy Meals 2". allmusic.com.
- ↑ "Peel mention in AM Radio bio". sonicmanagement.net.