Blues TravelerBlues Traveler is an American jam band, led by John Popper (vocals, harmonica) along with Chan Kinchla (guitar), Brendan Hill (drums), Tad Kinchla (bass) and Ben Wilson (keyboards). Former member Bobby Sheehan (bass) died in 1999 of a drug overdose in New Orleans. Their fourth album, Four, was a late-blooming success thanks to the singles "Run-around" and "Hook". Blues Traveler's future releases were not able to live up to the quintuple platinum sales of Four, though they have maintained a loyal fanbase from the beginning of their career. Their albums with A&M in the later 1990s include Straight on Till Morning and Bridge. Sheehan's untimely death in 1999 and Popper's struggle with obesity have helped keep the group on the fringes of the mainstream, and A&M dropped the band after disappointing sales of their 2001 album "Bridge". Signing with Sanctuary Records, they released "Truth Be Told" on August 5th, 2003. CD Catalog
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Signing with Sanctuary Records, they released "Truth Be Told" on August 5th, 2003. Following an album and tour with Debbie Bonham, the younger sister of John Bonham, Bonham was invited to drum for hard rock group UFO. Sheehan's untimely death in 1999 and Popper's struggle with obesity have helped keep the group on the fringes of the mainstream, and A&M dropped the band after disappointing sales of their 2001 album "Bridge". The album followed up with When You See the Sun. Bonham drummed for Healing Sixes in 2000 and appeared in the film Rock Star which starred Mark Wahlberg. Their albums with A&M in the later 1990s include Straight on Till Morning and Bridge. Proceeds from the album went to charity. Blues Traveler's future releases were not able to live up to the quintuple platinum sales of Four, though they have maintained a loyal fanbase from the beginning of their career. Bonham soon put together another solo project which culminated in the In The Name of the Father: The ZepSet which featured the songs of Led Zeppelin. Their fourth album, Four, was a late-blooming success thanks to the singles "Run-around" and "Hook". At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jason represented his father when Led Zeppelin was inducted during 1996. Former member Bobby Sheehan (bass) died in 1999 of a drug overdose in New Orleans. A year later with Slash and Paul Rodgers, he appeared at Woodstock II in 1994 followed by a stint with Motherload on their Peace 4 Me album. Blues Traveler is an American jam band, led by John Popper (vocals, harmonica) along with Chan Kinchla (guitar), Brendan Hill (drums), Tad Kinchla (bass) and Ben Wilson (keyboards). Bonham drummed for Paul Rodgers on the Grammy winning Muddy Water Blues: A Tribute to Muddy Waters project. Live on the Rocks, 2004. His wedding reception included a jam with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones. Truth Be Told, 2003. In May 1990, Bonham married Jan Charteris, in Stone, Kidderminster. Travelogue: Blues Traveler Classics, 2002 (compilation). After a lukewarm reception to his second solo album, Bonham concentrated on session work and guest appearances. Live: What You and I Have Been Through, 2002. The single "Wait for You" taken from the album, was a major success. Bridge, 2001. His first solo album, The Disregard of Timekeeping appeared in 1989. Straight on Till Morning, 1997. John Paul Jones believes Bonham's performance was outstanding that night. Live From the Fall, 1996. The following year, Bonham appeared with other members of Led Zeppelin for a "reunion" at Atlantic Records' 40th Anniversary concert in New York. [[Four (album)|Four, 1994. In 1987, Bonham joined former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page for his Outrider album and tour. 1,000,000 People Can't Be Wrong, 1994 (compilation). At 17, he joined his first band, Airrace. Save His Soul, 1993. He first began playing drums at the age of 4, and appeared with his father in the film The Song Remains the Same, drumming on a scaled-down kit. Travelers and Thieves, 1991. Bonham born was in the town of Dudley, Worcestershire. Blues Traveler, 1990. Jason Bonham, born (July 15, 1966), British drummer and son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham. Rock Star (2001). The Song Remains the Same (1976). When You See the Sun (1997). In The Name of My Father: The ZepSet (1997). Mad Hatter (1992). The Disregard of Timekeeping (1989). |