Orgy (band)

The band's third album, Punk Statik Paranoia, was released in 2004 through D1. Inamorata was released in 1984 and Legacy in 1990. Gordon started his own independent record label D1 Music. Subsequently, Furay, Schmit and Grantham appeared at times with the band - which has, as a unit, broken up and re-formed a number of times. They had already severed ties with Elementree. Kim Bullard then joined the band, and four more albums: Under the Gun, Blue and Gray, Cowboys and Englishmen and Ghost Town were released. After the release of Vapor Transmission, Orgy left Reprise Records. The new quartet recorded Legend which featured 'Crazy Love' and 'Heart of the Night'.

Their second album, the science fiction-themed Vapor Transmission, came out in 2000, with "Fiction (Dreams in Digital)" and "Opticon" as singles. In 1977, both Schmit and Grantham left; being replaced by Steve Chapman and Charlie Harrison. Other tours with Love and Rockets and Sugar Ray followed. For Poco, the albums Seven, Cantamos, Head over Heels, Rose of Cimarron and Indian Summer followed. Orgy made their live debut on the Family Values Tour with Korn, Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube (ex-N.W.A.), Incubus, and Rammstein. They were featured on the live compilation album of the tour, released in 1999. After two Poco more albums: A Good Feelin' to Know and Crazy Eyes, Furay also left the band - forming the Souther Hillman Furay Band. The second single "Stitches" also gained extensive airplay. Messina experienced considerable subsequent success with Kenny Loggins as Loggins & Messina.

Gordon described the subject matter of the material as "...bullshit...lies and fairy tales." Their cover of the New Order song "Blue Monday" was a breakthrough hit. Messina then left the band - being replaced by Paul Cotton. In 1998, their debut album, Candyass, was released. Poco (1971) and Deliverin' (1972) followed. They had yet to play a single live show. Timothy B. Schmit - bass and vocals - subsequently joined the band. Within six months, they were signed to Korn's label Elementree Records. The first album Pickin' Up the Pieces was significantly delayed - so that Meisner had already joined The Eagles by the time it was issued.

They claimed the name of the band was not a sexual reference but instead pointed to the "collage" of different styles in their music. Other initial members were Rusty Young (pedal steel and dobro), George Grantham (drums and vocals) and Randy Meisner (bass and vocals). Derakh had previously gained some fame in the 80's metal band Rough Cutt and Hewitt was a former member of Electric Love Hogs. Gordon and Derakh were also experienced producers. Poco was a country rock band started by Richie Furay (vocals and rhythm guitar) and Jim Messina (lead guitar and vocals) following the demise of Buffalo Springfield in 1968. club scene. Bassist Paige Haley, guitarist Amir Derakh, and drummer Bobby Hewitt soon completed the lineup. All were veterans of the local L.A.

Orgy was formed in 1997 by vocalist Jay Gordon and guitarist Ryan Shuck. Their music has been self-described as "electro-pop" or "death-pop.". Orgy is a rock band from Los Angeles, California. D1 Music Network (http://www.d1musicnet.com/) (Gordon's record label).

Official Julien-K Site (http://www.julien-k.com/) (Derakh and Shuck side project). Official Amir Derakh Site (http://amir-derakh.com/). Official Orgy Site (http://www.punkstatikparanoia.com). Punk Statik Paranoia (2004).

Vapor Transmission (2000). Candyass (1998). Paige Haley - Bassist. Amir Derakh - Guitar Synthesist.

Ryan Shuck - Guitarist. Bobby Hewitt - Drummer. Jay Gordon - Vocalist.