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Grand Rapids MI, United States (1991 – present)
The Verve Pipe is an american post-grunge band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was formed in 1991 by Brian Vander Ark and Brad Vander Ark, Doug Corolla, AJ Dunning, and Donny Brown, releasing their first album, I’ve Suffered A Head Injury later that year. They released a second album Pop Smear helping to gain a devoted following in their native state of Michigan, which led to signing with RCA Records in 1995.
Their first major label release was 1996’s Villains, which was a minor hit and launched two respectably-selling singles, firstPhotograph then the #1 hit The Freshmen. They came back with The Verve Pipe in 1999, Underneath in 2001, and most recently The Family Album in 2009.
Despite the similarity in name to the british band The Verve, there is no relation between the two.
Current lineup (2008–present)
* Brian Vander Ark – lead vocals, guitars
* Donny Brown – drums, background vocals
* Doug Corella – keyboards, percussion
* AJ Dunning – guitars, background vocals
* John Connors – bass, background vocals
* Joel Ferguson – bass, background vocals
* Lou Musa - guitars, background vocals
In 1992, working with producer/engineer Jon Frazer, they released their first album, I’ve Suffered a Head Injury, which featured an acoustic version of the band’s calling-card hit, “The Freshmen.”
The original 10-song version of the CD is no longer available. A 7-song version, without the original recording of “The Freshmen” and two songs written by Stout, was later released as an EP.
Their first major label release was 1996’s Villains, which was a minor hit and launched two respectably-selling singles, first
Photograph then the #1 hit The Freshmen. They came back with The Verve Pipe in 1999, Underneath in 2001, and most recently The Family Album in 2009.Despite the similarity in name to the british band The Verve, there is no relation between the two.
Current lineup (2008–present)
* Brian Vander Ark – lead vocals, guitars
* Donny Brown – drums, background vocals
* Doug Corella – keyboards, percussion
* AJ Dunning – guitars, background vocals
* John Connors – bass, background vocals
* Joel Ferguson – bass, background vocals
* Lou Musa - guitars, background vocals
In 1992, working with producer/engineer Jon Frazer, they released their first album, I’ve Suffered a Head Injury, which featured an acoustic version of the band’s calling-card hit, “The Freshmen.”
The original 10-song version of the CD is no longer available. A 7-song version, without the original recording of “The Freshmen” and two songs written by Stout, was later released as an EP.
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Echos_Myron wrote:
The Verve Poop!!!
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loudecibels wrote:
Haha, not a grunge band, but they do have an unfortunate 2nd album name (Pop Smear) like a grunge band would have. Freshman has some powerful moments that still feel good today.
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nastia_pussycat wrote:
The Freshmen<3
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ouncestograms wrote:
they got some crazy hair goin on
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MJPutney wrote:
In the rain please.............yes yes yes yes
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fuckyouty1 wrote:
"The Freshman" sounds good,but the lyrics suck.The first 2 lines of the song ruin it for me.
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isadora_empire wrote:
I'm getting to love the thought of having you arou, and i wll never let you down..
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banchy85 wrote:
anyone have there album a family album?
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DannyJahnDrew wrote:
Sweet stuff.
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bendingheart wrote:
the verve pipe is great, of course, but brian vander ark's newer solo stuff is incredible! if you get a chance to see him perform solo you really should. it's beautiful, well written, and honest.
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aquabatmobile wrote:
i was OBSESSED with the verve pipe in high school. great band!
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stokens wrote:
i just started listening to verve, so beautiful
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brubee2k wrote:
Cereal is obviously their best song XD
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xRaven13x wrote:
"Never Let You Down" & "Colorful" what can i say, soul touching songs I'm I right
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thelookofarebel wrote:
We were merely freshmen. <3
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Uniontrade wrote:
I love villans album, Drive your mind, cup of tea, Reverend Girl etc
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Aoife13 wrote:
wow :) I found a new amazing band here!!! :) I just fell in love with their songs <3 "I want all of you" is my favorite :)
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Vcjc2006 wrote:
Very Best Grunge Band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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dvk5453 wrote:
Colorful is simply put a fantastic song ..
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thebigshakuna wrote:
This band was amazing in the 90's and being that they are from my home state, well...I just have to love them. "Never Let You Down" and "Colorful" are by far their best songs. Well...and of course how could forget about "Photograph". I miss this band.
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News
Music for the children | The Saginaw News | November 28, 2009
28 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thevervepipe
Music for the childrenBy The Saginaw News November 28, 2009,
9:57PMMore than 300 moms, dads and youngsters gave The Verve Pipe’s
newest venture a rousing vote of approval Saturday afternoon at the
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