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The Presidents of the United States of America is an alternative band which was formed in 1989. They are a grunge pop group that had a sequence of hits in the mid 1990s, such as "Lump", "Kitty", and "Peaches". They were noted for their amusing lyrics and simple, catchy guitar riffs, usually with guitars from which they had removed strings. They also perform the theme music for The Drew Carey Show. Line-up
InstrumentsThe Presidents are credited with creating the instruments known as the 'basitar' and the 'guitbass'. Both instruments are modifications of traditional six string electric guitar bodies with specific strings removed and different tunings.
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For a more comprehensive discography see the Musicbrainz
entry (http://musicbrainz.org/artist/7509421d-1074-442f-be8f-b526167afcb3.html)
for this artist. Both instruments are
modifications of traditional six string electric guitar bodies with specific strings removed and different tunings. With The First Edition. The Presidents are credited with creating the instruments known as the 'basitar' and the 'guitbass'. They are a grunge pop group that had a sequence of hits in the mid 1990s, such as "Lump", "Kitty", and "Peaches". His 1985 greatest hit's package, "The Kenny Rogers Story", for example, reached #1 on British Country Charts and four years later (in 1989) was still at #2 (He had also charted internationally during that time with a series of studio albums). The Presidents of the United States of America is an alternative band which was formed in 1989. His success is world-wide, for example he has played many highly attended concerts in Europe and The Far East, where he has charted numerous singles and albums from the 1970s through to the present day. "Some Postman" (2004). His 1982 movie "Six Pack" (in which he played a racing car driver) took more than $20 million at the US box office, while made for TV movies such as "The Gambler", "Christmas In America and "Coward of the county" (based on hit songs of his) topped ratings lists. Last Girl On Earth (2001). Like many other successful singers, such as Elvis Presley , he also had success as an actor. Jupiter (2001). He collaborated with a developer of Kentucky Fried Chicken to start up the restaurant chain Kenny Rogers Roasters. Jazz Guy (2000). Rogers continued to be successful performing for both pop and country audiences; to date he has charted more than 60 hit singles (including upwards of 20 Number One's) and no less than 40 hit albums. Nuthin' But Luv (2000). The group split and Rogers launched his solo career in 1976. Tiny Explosions (2000). They chalked up a string of hits on both the pop and country charts, including "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town", "Reuben James" and "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)". Teenage Girl (1999). Many years of slow selling records and playing clubs followed for Rogers, until the formation of The First Edition in 1967 (Later renamed "Kenny Rogers and The First Edition). "George Of The Jungle Theme" (1999). His career began in the mid-1950's when he recorded a number with a doo-wop group. Video Killed The Radio Star (1998). Kenneth Donald Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston, TX) is a prolific American country music singer, photographer, producer and actor. Man (Opposable Thumb) (1997). "Slow Dance More". Supersonics (1997). "Buy Me A Rose". Volcano (1997). "The Greatest". Supermodel (Oh Yeah) (1997). "If You Want To Find Love". Bug City (1997). "Some Prisons Don't Have Walls". Tiki God (1996). "What I Did For Love". Ça Plane Pour Moi (1996). "There Lies The Diffrence". "Cleveland Rocks (1996). "The Vows Go Unbroken (Always True To You)". Mach 5 (1996). "After All This Time". Dune Buggy (1996). "I Prefer The Moonlight". Back Porch (1996). "The Factory". Peaches (1996). Make No Mistake (She's Mine) (with Ronnie Milsap). Naked And Famous (1995). "Two Hearts, One Love". Kitty (1995). "The Stranger". Monkey River (1995). "Our Perfect Song". Lump (1995). "Don't Look In My Eyes. Fuck California (1994). "Tomb Of The Unknown Love". Lump (1999) Greatest Hits. "20 Years Ago". Pure Frosting (1998) with, live features. "Crazy". Rarities (1997) Greatest Hits. "Eyes That See In The Dark". Love Everybody (2004). "Anyone Who Isn't Me Tonight" (with Dottie West). Freaked Out And Small (2000). "Love Will Turn You Around" (from the motion picture "Six Pack"). Pure Frosting (1998). "Islands In The Stream (with Dolly Parton). II (1996). "Maybe You Should Know". The Presidents of the United States of America (1995). "I Want A Son". The second C sharp is an octave higher. "We've Got Tonight" (with Sheena Easton"). It consists of a normal six string guitar with only three strings, tuned to C sharp, G sharp and C sharp (lowest to highest). "Everytime Two Fools Collide" (with Dottie West). The guitbass acts as an electric guitar and was created by band member Dave Dederer to compliment Ballew's basitar. "Love Will Turn You Around"#. It consists of a normal (six string) guitar body fitted with two bass guitar strings on the two middle tuning pegs, tuned to C sharp and G Sharp (lowest to highest). "Share Your Love With Me. The basitar was first created by lead singer Chris Ballew and acts as a bass guitar. "Through The Years. Jason Finn (see also: Love Battery). "Love The World Away". Dave Dederer. "Blaze Of Glory. Chris Ballew. "The Long Arm Of The Law. "Lady". "You Decorated My Life. "Coward Of The County". "Love Or Something Like It". "Sail Away". "She Believes In Me. "The Gambler". "Sweet Music Man". "Daytime Friends". "Lucille". "Puttin' in Overtime At Home". "Laura (What's He Got I Ain't Got)". "While The Feelings Good. "Love Lifted Me". "Someone Who Cares". "Heed The Call". "The Hoodooin' Of Miss Fanny Deberry". "Today, I Started Loving You Again. "Just Remember Your My Sunshine". "Elvira". "Something's Burning". "Shine On Ruby Mountain". "Reuben James". "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town". "But You Know I Love You". "Just Dropped In (Too See What Condition My Condition Was In)". Through The Years (4 CD) (1999). Greatest Hits and Finest Performances (5 L.P set) (1986). 42 Ultimate Hits (2004). Through The Years - 20 Greatest Hits (2001). Endless Love (2000). The Very Best of Kenny Rogers (1990). 20 Great Years (1990). 60's Revisited (1980s, with the 1st edition). The Kenny Rogers Story - 20 Golden Greats (U.K release, 1985). 20 Greatest Hits (1983). Greatest Hits (1980). Shine On (European Release, 1980). The Best Of Kenny Rogers (1979). The Kenny Rogers Singles Album (U.K release, 1979). Ten Years Of Gold (1977, features re-recordings of 1st editon hit's). Greatest Hits (1971, with the first edition). Back To The Well (2003). There You Go Again (2000). Christmas Greetings (2000). She Rides Wild Horses (1999). The Gift (1996). Timepiece (Orchestral Sessions) (1994). If Only My Heart Had A Voice (1993). Love Is Strange (1990). Something Inside So Strong (1989). I Prefer The Moonlight (1987). The Heart Of The Matter (1985). Sunshine (1985). What About Me? (1984). We've Got Tonight (1983). Eyes That See In The Dark (1983). Love Will Turn You Around (1982). Share Your Love (1981). Christmas (1981). Gideon (1980). Kenny (1979). The Gambler] (1978). Love Or Something Like It (1978). Daytime Friends (1977). Kenny Rogers (1976). Love Lifted Me (1976). At Their Best (1979). Back Roads (1973). The Ballad of Calico (1972). Tell It All Brother (1970). Something's Burning (1970). Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town (1969). The First Edition '69 (1969). The First Edition's Second (1968). The First Edition (1967). |