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The Truth has made its mark
as one of few (if not the only) melodic hard rock bands in the Pittsburgh
area. Though the band was formed in February of 1998, its roots were first
grounded more than a decade ago guitarist when Geo. Bennett and drummer
Bobby Kunkel joined forces keyboardist Rick Gallagher. The trio later met
up with guitarist Eric Simon lead vocalist Dave Lindauer to perform along
with about 20 other bands at the Kennywood Park Battle of the Bands
competition, and despite their lack of prep time as a full ensemble, the
quartet took home the prize.
After some line-up changes their
band released their first album, Groove Machine under the name Stone Romeo and
began playing the local Pittsburgh bar scene. But unfortunately, as the band
began writing and recording material for its second release, tensions between
them and their management became a problem and eventually lead to a break-up in
the spring of 1994. When a 1997 Rock charity project called Star Maker presented
the opportunity for the members to join forces again, however, their was new
hope for the band. And in late 1998 Geo Bennett, Bobby Kunkel, Rick Gallagher,
Dave Lindauer, and Brian Osburn began rehearsals for a new project called The
Truth.
"I think the name
encompasses a few things. The 'truth' about the band is that we like to write
good strong rock tunes," says Kunkel, "stuff that is memorable but not
too clichéd. We like to draw from a variety of styles without being pompous or
arrogant, because that can turn a lot of average listeners off. Also the 'truth'
is that people like stuff they can sing to and use as a soundtrack to their
lives."
Today the band has a new release
entitled Dying to Live, which they've supported through live performances and
distribution in local outlets. And rather than reflecting upon the darker
musical trends of the past decade, the band brings focus to a brighter style
drawling from strong melodies, and guitar-driven power ballads much like the
rock bands of the mid-to-late eighties.
Contact:
The Truth
PO Box 5586
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
http://www.truthrock.com
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