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Cracker’s emergent sound had less in common with Camper’s exotic excursions and was more in synch with the Kinks and Southern roots music. They released their self-titled debut on Virgin, and following the #1 Modern Rock hit “Teen Angst (What The World Needs Now),” the band became a minor commercial sensation (complete with then. Cracker guitarist Johnny Hickman had a fond memory of Quintana's time with the band as well. In addition to Social Distortion - which he joined from 2000-2009 - and Cracker.
The Cracker Cats are three dynamic and entertaining young women from Saskatoon,
whose musical talent, physical glow, and infectious energy will surely capture your hearts. Described as gypsy roots revolutionists, their high-energy, rowdy and passionate performances are full of fire. With fingers flying and tight interwoven harmonies, their music drives and affects listeners.
Cracker’s second album “Kerosene Hat” was its biggest seller. By 1999 Lowery’s earlier band Camper Van Beethoven had reformed, and both bands would play the same show, and over time, the same band members would actually play as the two different bands. They still tour that way today, and Cracker has now released nine albums. The Krackerjacks Party Band of the South, Greenville, Mississippi. 2.7K likes 1 talking about this. We are The Krackerjacks,Party Band of the South.NO TRACKS, ALL LIVE MUSiCIANS performing for you.
They have released two Albums;
Empty Bottles N' Broken Hearts (2004) and Livin' on the Run (2005)
These albums successfully charted at #28 on national campus and community radio, have received CBC features and support, are featured on three Saskatchewan compilations and one national, while selling nearly 10,000 copies to fans from Spain, the UK, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, France, Canada and the US.
'Taking darkgrass to a surprisingly new level with jaw-dropping hints of everything from R&B soul and the slightest hint of urban/hip hop zing to standard rock'n'roll to sprinkles of country gospel and hefty helpings of gypsy-grass, the Cracker Cats embody everything that associates itself with sly, mischievous, naughty, dark and creeped out jangle string bandy joy.' - CD Baby, August 8, 2006 reviewing “Livin’ on the Run”.
The Cracker Cats have toured extensively throughout Canada and Europe, playing key festivals such as the Regina Folk Festival, the South and North Country Fair, Edge of the World, Trout Forest Music Festival, Fred’s Eaglesmiths Picnic, Folk on the Rocks, the Smithers Midsummer, the Atlin Art’s, the Gateway and Eaglewood Folk Music Festivals.
They have shared the stages with the likes of The Good Brothers, The Sadies, Fred Eaglesmith, Willie P. Bennet, Sarah Harmer, T.O.F.U., C.R. Avery, Kent Mcallister, Nathan Rodgers, The D. Rangers, Romi Mayes, Eileen Laverty and Joel Fafard, Crooked Creek, Little Miss Higgins and the Deep Dark Woods.
This past year has seen them showcasing at Canadian Music Week, The Juno’s, The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, and the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals.
With a new album on the way and an endless quest for adventure, these modern day gypsies are sure to be seen entertaining on many more stages as they wander the world.
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The group Kracker in London, UK. 1973 | |
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Origin | South Florida, United States |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1970–? |
| Labels | ABC Dunhill, Rolling Stones, TK |
| Members | Victor Angulo Art Casado Carl Driggs Chuck Francour Carlos Garcia |
Kracker were an American rock band active in the 1970s.
Biography[edit]
The band was originally formed in South Florida in 1970, but moved to Chicago in April 1971, where they were introduced to producer Jimmy Miller. With Miller, they recorded their first album, La Familia, which was released on ABC Dunhill in 1972. The single Because of You (The Sun Don't Set) reached number 104 on the BillboardBubbling Under chart; it would be their only charted single.[1] Their second album, Kracker Brand, was produced and released the next year on ABC Dunhill.[2]
In early 1973, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards developed an interest in Kracker, resulting in a deal whereby the band's second album was licensed for distribution outside America by Rolling Stones Records, making Kracker the first band on that label. The association with the Rolling Stones continued when later that year Kracker moved to London and toured Europe as the opening act for the Rolling Stones. During their career, Kracker also toured with other notable acts, including Chuck Berry, Sly and the Family Stone, J Geils Band, Doctor John, Lou Reed, Styx, Cheap Trick, and REO Speedwagon.
In 1976, Kracker was signed by Henry Stone to Dash Records, Miami, Fl. and the group recorded their third and final album, Hot, which was a compilation of dance-oriented rock.
Members[edit]
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- Victor Angulo – Guitar, vocals
- Art Casado – Drums, vocals
- Carl Driggs – Lead vocals, percussion (RIP 2018)
- Chuck Francour – Lead vocals, keyboards
- Carlos Garcia – Bass, vocals (RIP 2019)
Discography[edit]
- La Familia (1972, ABC Dunhill)
- Kracker Brand (1973, ABC Dunhill/Rolling Stones Records)
- Hot (1976, Dash Records)
Cracker Band Members
References[edit]
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- ^Joel Whitburn (1992). Joel Whitburn's Bubbling Under the Hot 100, 1959–1985. Record Research. p. 106. ISBN978-0-89820-082-9.
- ^Kracker. Allmusic
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