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Frontman William Beckett and guitarist Michael Carden grew up in rivaling bands in the local Chicago music scene. Beckett eventually ended his short-lived solo project Remember Maine, wanting to take music more seriously and looking for someone who shared his passion. When Carden’s band broke up, the two gradually found themselves talking more and more, engulfed in deep conversations about music. After realizing they were very much alike, they decided to try their hand at writing songs together and The Academy was born.
Since Beckett and Carden first came together in 2002, the band has paved their way with lightning speed. After adding Adam Siska on bass, Adrian LaTrace, Jr. as a second guitarist and drummer Mike DelPrincipe, the full band headed into the studio and recorded their self-titled debut EP, The Academy (2004), for the Chicago-based label LLR Recordings, who had previously released Remember Maine’s debut album The Last Place You Look in 2002. The ep was recorded in Villa Park, IL at The Gallery of Carpet by Producer Brian Zieske. Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy heard it and was so impressed that he convinced his label, Fueled by Ramen, to fly out and see them. The label immediately signed the band. Contrary to popular belief and what has been said in the press, a good portion of the music written on the album has actually been done by LaTrace as he was the lead guitarist and Carden was the rhythm guitarist at the time.
Since Beckett and Carden first came together in 2002, the band has paved their way with lightning speed. After adding Adam Siska on bass, Adrian LaTrace, Jr. as a second guitarist and drummer Mike DelPrincipe, the full band headed into the studio and recorded their self-titled debut EP, The Academy (2004), for the Chicago-based label LLR Recordings, who had previously released Remember Maine’s debut album The Last Place You Look in 2002. The ep was recorded in Villa Park, IL at The Gallery of Carpet by Producer Brian Zieske. Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy heard it and was so impressed that he convinced his label, Fueled by Ramen, to fly out and see them. The label immediately signed the band. Contrary to popular belief and what has been said in the press, a good portion of the music written on the album has actually been done by LaTrace as he was the lead guitarist and Carden was the rhythm guitarist at the time.
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Erdhoernchen wrote:
<3
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juhpecker wrote:
William Beckett <33
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dirty-luke wrote:
Essa foto é muito boa.
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fiolletowaa wrote:
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chandlerashari wrote:
true story Singfest 2007: william beckett once threw a water bottle at my face ah ha ha ha. some bastard caught the rebound and drank the water...shit...i wanted to drink that! I WAS THRISTY!!! ha ha ha ha awesome band The Academy Is...is. ah ah ha XD
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MestizoDom wrote:
fag band
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oic_jessicarr wrote:
"I hope with their so-called "hiatus" they can produce as good a record as Santi... " YES
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Rawr_Jessy wrote:
TAI ftw!!
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enrique-ramirez wrote:
Totally addicted to Down and Out (Piano Rendition).
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marijolee wrote:
I hope with their so-called "hiatus" they can produce as good a record as Santi...
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polyesterrbride wrote:
I can't get this song out of my head. It's a band called Hot Chelle Rae...I figured you guys may like it: http://www.youtube.com/user/HotChelleRae#p/a/u/0/LbdNKdElaFs
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iinnocence wrote:
awesome <33
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HeCtor-182 wrote:
btw, Santi is their best
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HeCtor-182 wrote:
i miss the times whe they only had like 90,000 plays
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danielleeliseee wrote:
i hate that about a girl is the most played.
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capricornsista5 wrote:
The guys put on such a great show last night. I have now confirmed that TAI is my favorite band. :)
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marijolee wrote:
Got to meet William after the show in Boston last night -- he was so lovely and gracious [2] isn't he? My friend was on crutches because she broke her leg, and he was extremely kind to her, helping her when she tripped. I love him.
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gracelistens wrote:
Saw them earlier this year in Sydney with Anberlin.. awesome show!! :)
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fallaway17 wrote:
Got to meet William after the show in Boston last night -- he was so lovely and gracious, even though he was in a hurry. He gives amazing hugs too! Awesome end to an awesome show night.
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pauly-ne wrote:
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