Verra Cruz, are an English rock band trio originally from St Albans, England. They formed in 2003, and have since released two studio albums and one extended play.
Verra Curz | |
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| Origin | St Albans, Hertfordshire, England |
| Genres | Blues rock, grunge rock, hard rock |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Members | Marc James Jimmy Cooke Henry Cross |
| Past members | Nick Bright |
| Website | verracruz |
Background
editThey were formed by vocalist, guitarist, and lap steel player, Marc James and drummer, Jimmy Cooke, in St Albans, England, during 2003.[1] They would add Nick Bright as their bassist in September 2000,[2] after his departure they filled the position with Josh Jones,[1] while now it is occupied by Henry Cross.[3]
Music history
editThe band started as a music entity, under their first moniker Dust, in 1996.[1] They released one studio album, All or Nothing, in 1996,[4] while they would release three extended plays, See Red in 1998,[5][6] Spirit in 1999,[7] and Invisible in 2001.[8] Their moniker would change to Verra Cruz, with their 2003 extended play release, Soul Collides,[9][10] and the trio would release two studio albums, Emancipation Day in 2006,[11][12] and Innocence in 2008.[13][14]
They had two songs reviewed, "Corner of My Mind",[15] and "Soul Collides".[16]
Discography
edit- Albums
- Emancipation Day (2006, as Verra Cruz)
- Innocence (2008, as Verra Cruz)
- EPs
- Soul Collides (2003, as Verra Cruz)
- Violent Sun (2016, as Verra Cruz)
References
edit- ^ a b c Cummings, Tony (8 June 2007). "Verra Cruz: Britain's Blues Rockers With Roots In The Vineyard". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Staff. "The Verra Cruz Biography". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Verra Cruz. "About". Facebook. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Bate, Peter (1 April 1997). "Review: All or Nothing - Dust". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Hudspith, Paddy (1 August 1998). "Review: See Red - Dust". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Stewart, James; Spencer, Josh (24 November 1998). "Dust - See Red (Stewart, Spencer)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Archived from the original on 21 September 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Figgis, Alex (1 June 1999). "Review: Spirit EP - Dust". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Race, Frances (12 March 2002). "Review: Invisible - Dust". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Spenceley, Haydon (1 July 2004). "Review: Soul Collides EP - The Verra Cruz". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ McCuster, Eamonn (19 July 2004). "The Verra Cruz - Soul Collides EP". The Digital Fix. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Rimmer, Mike (13 July 2006). "Review: Emancipation Day - Verra Cruz". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Bansal, Vik (26 June 2006). "Verra Cruz - Emancipation Day : Album Reviews". musicOMH. Archived from the original on 25 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Willoughby, Peter John (31 March 2008). "Review: Innocence - Verra Cruz". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Walker, Derek. "Verra Cruz - Innocence (Walker)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Archived from the original on 14 August 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Rimmer, Mike (1 March 2005). "Review: Corner Of My Mind - The Verra Cruz". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ Gibbons, Anthony (20 July 2004). "Single Review: The Verra Cruz - Soul Collides". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.