Biography
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Years Active
1994 – present (30 years)
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Founded In
Grayslake, Lake County, Illinois, United States
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Members
- Dean Bernardini (2005 – 2019)
- Joe Loeffler (1994 – 2005)
- Pete Loeffler (1994 – present)
- Sam Loeffler (1994 – present)
Chevelle is an alternative rock band from Grayslake, IL. They formed in 1994 with the members of Sam Loeffler, Pete Loeffler(brothers)and Matt Scott. Matt was later replaced in 1996 by Joe Loeffler as bass player. On July 10, 2005 Joe was relieved of his duties as bassist because of "irreconcilable diffrences" causing Geno Lenardo(Filter) to fill in until August. On August 20, 2005 Dean Bernardini (brother-in-law to the Loefflers) became the new bass player of Chevelle.
Inspired by the lurching riffs of Helmet and the soft/loud vocal styling of Tool, Chicago-based trio Chevelle's aggressive, heavy sound is all about mounting tension exploding into raw guitar bursts. Formed in 1995, Chevelle comprised brothers Sam (drums), Pete (vocals, guitar), and Joe Loeffler (bass), the last of whom joining up after he played better than the gang's original bassist. They started out playing parties and outdoor events, which quickly led to bookings at Chicago clubs when youngest member Joe was just 14. In 1999, Chevelle released their Steve Albini-produced debut album, Point #1, on Squint Entertainment. Three years later — and following tours with bands like Filter, Sevendust, Powerman 5000, and Machine Head — the band had inked a deal with Epic and issued Wonder What's Next, released in August 2002. The album went platinum by the next summer and their second single, "Send the Pain Below," was a number one hit on modern rock and mainstream radio.
Chevelle's New Album
Vena Sera
Hits Stores April 3, 2007!
Chevelle has announced an April 3rd release date for their newest album, Vena Sera.
The album was recorded with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, who the band previously worked with on both This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) and Wonder What's Next.Vena Sera debuted at number 12 in the Billboard 200 with chevelle being the only rock band in the top 15.
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