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Grand Rapids MI, United States (1991 – present)

The Verve Pipe is an 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, 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 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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  • Bejn23

    Villains is a pretty solid album; the songwriting is pretty kickass. But if you dislike them, fuck off.

    last month

  • Echos_Myron

    The Verve Poop!!!

    August 2011

  • loudecibels

    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.

    August 2011

  • nastia_pussycat

    The Freshmen<3

    February 2011

  • ouncestograms

    they got some crazy hair goin on

    September 2010

  • MJPutney

    In the rain please.............yes yes yes yes

    June 2010

  • isadora_empire

    I'm getting to love the thought of having you arou, and i wll never let you down..

    May 2010

  • banchy85

    anyone have there album a family album?

    May 2010
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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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