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Pedro the Lion was an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, and for twelve years was the main creative outlet of singer/songwriter David Bazan. Because of the biblical references in many of his songs, Pedro the Lion were seen by some to be a Christian band, but Bazan and others did not consider the band to be such.

Pedro the Lion was formed by David Bazan in 1994 and released their debut EP Whole in April 1997. Despite the band’s many lineup changes, Bazan remained the primary artist and musician behind the group, exemplified by his singing and playing every instrument on the band’s first two full length albums, It’s Hard to Find a Friend (1998) and Winners Never Quit (2000). All told, the band released four full-length albums as well as several EPs and various 7” singles.

Throughout his career, Bazan has been involved with such musical acts as Damien Jurado, Scientific, The Six Parts Seven, T.W. Walsh’s The Soft Drugs, Seldom, and Unwed Sailor. He and Timothy William Walsh, along with Frank Lenz of Starflyer 59, comprise the band Headphones.

Pedro the Lion formally announced their split in early January 2006. However, the band name will still be used for their annual Christmas singles. The split was amicable; Bazan and Walsh continue to be good friends. In fact, Bazan has admitted that their friendship has even been strengthened by the breakup.

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YoLoTeng0 wrote:
last week

And Thom Yorke!

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Matthewof1979 wrote:
last week

You know what be cool side project be Damien Jurado, Jason Martin and David Bazan. What you think about that >?

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cinninimon wrote:
28 days ago

so glad i got to see ptl at least once. phew.

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trademark_ray wrote:
last month

"i can't say it like i sing it, and i can't sing it like i think it, and i can't think it like i feel it. and i don't feel a thing."

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emenikmatis wrote:
last month

big trucks is definitly one of pedro's best. big trucks was the first song i heard by them, fell in love straight away. then heard rapture and got blown away. those two are still my favourite songs by pedro. and overall, really. so good.

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thuzica wrote:
last month

David Bazan <3 [2]

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helloimjoshua wrote:
last month

its hard to find a friend and control are my favorites.

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sozinhoeusei wrote:
last month

Bazan = king!

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Hiigg wrote:
September 2009

David Bazan <3

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brokensonic wrote:
September 2009

hey man! listen to new David Bazan's albut and don't miss PTL :)

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Killerah wrote:
September 2009

I'm surprised about Big Trucks too. I think that song is very cheesy and kinda lame. I love all the songs on the album(s) Big Trucks is on except for it. But yeah, PTL is freakin awesome, Bazan is great, but I miss PTL. Who knows, maybe they'll reform some sweet day!

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jaded_failings wrote:
September 2009

Hot damn, I wish these guys were still together.

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KennyBoothby wrote:
September 2009

Gotta say I'm surprised "Big Trucks" is such a favourite... I've always found it kinda cheesy or something. Not bad, but just far from their best...

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schwendimann wrote:
August 2009

One of my all time favorite artists. Bazan is genius - Religious or Not. I believe Achilles Heel is one of the best records of it's generation. -blake schwendimann

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ihitzcoldkittyz wrote:
August 2009

i like his music.

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DONTSTOPgetit wrote:
July 2009

i really really like their version of "be thou my vision."

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Lead_Ninja wrote:
July 2009

This is about as emo as Bright Eyes. IE. not at all, but they shout a little bit and it almost sounds like screaming. Oh, thank God emo came and invented a way for emotion to be conveyed through music.

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mykel_f wrote:
July 2009

i love transcontinental...best song ever about exsanguination.

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DrStrange1 wrote:
July 2009

EMO 4 lIFE!!!!!!

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thesack3 wrote:
June 2009

Emo is so strongly associated with bad music. I consider this to be emo, but I still love it...

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