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KEN ANDREWS
Vocals and Rhythm Guitar
Ken began his musical life on a 4 track recorder while going to film school in Los Angeles. After a brief stint as a video editor, his first band, FAILURE signed to Slash records and made 3 albums. FAILURE received much deserved attention with their often-referenced “Fantastic Planet” album, which was the band’s third and last album.
Along the way, Ken began producing and mixing, and has since worked with many artists, including BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB, PETE YORN, A PERFECT CIRCLE, and TENACIOUS D.
After FAILURE’S demise, Ken formed ON, met Dow and Garber, and eventually formed YEAR OF THE RABBIT.
Selected Artist Discography
FAILURE- COMFORT (Slash Records)
FAILURE- MAGNIFIED (Slash Records)
FAILURE- FANTASTIC PLANET (Slash/Warner Bros. Records)
ON-SHIFTING SKIN (Epic Records)
Selected Producing/Mixing Discography
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club- Forthcoming Album (Virgin)
Year Of The Rabbit- Forthcoming Album (Elektra)
Leaves- 3 tracks from forthcoming LP (Dreamworks)
Jimmy Eat World- "Firestarter" (Dreamworks)
The Emergency- Forthcoming Album (Atlantic)
Pete Yorn- 4 tracks from Day I Forgot (Sony)
Pete Yorn- “Undercover” from Spider-Man sndtrk (Sony)
Pete Yorn- “For Nanci (Cos It Already is)” (Columbia)
Pete Yorn- “Strange Condition” single version (Columbia)
Charlotte Martin- “Every Time It Rains” (RCA)
A- “Champions of Endings” from Hi-Fi Serious (Hollywood)
Tenacious D- Tenacious D [12 tracks] (Epic)
A Perfect Circle- Acoustic Live From Philly (Virgin)
Sensefield- “Save Yourself,” “What Never Dies” & “Fun Never Dies” from Tonight & Forver (Nettwerk)
Sensefield- “The Horse is Alive” (Nettwerk)
Creeper Lagoon- Take Back The Universe And Give Me Yesterday [10 tracks] (Dreamworks)
Creeper Lagoon- Watering Ghost Garden EP (Dreamworks)
Blinker The Star- August Everywhere (Dreamworks)
Blinker The Star- A Bourgeois Kitten (A&M)
ON- Shifting Skin (Epic)
Self- “Placing The Blame” (Dreamworks)
Failure- “Enjoy The Silence” (1500 / A&M )
Failure- Fantastic Planet (Warner Bros.)
Replicants- Replicants (Zoo Ent.)
Current Equipment
1967 Fender Jazzmaster
1976 Gibson Les Paul
1966 Marshall JTM45 Head
Marshall 4x12 cabinet
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TIM DOW
Drums
Kansas City Native Tim Dow began playing drums at the age of 12. Tim played in bands throughout high school, eventually joining SEASON TO RISK .Tim left SEASON TO RISK to join SHINER, and recorded 2 full-length records for DeSoto Records. Tim eventually quit Shiner and relocated to Los Angeles, where he befriended Ken Andrews, and became the touring drummer of Ken Andrews’ ON project. After ON ended Tim was the natural choice for drummer of YEAR OF THE RABBIT.
Selected Discography
SHINER-SPLAY (DeSoto Records)
SHINER-LULA DIVINIA (DeSoto Records)
Current Equipment
1970’s Ludwig Vistalite Kit (Red). 6 Piece with a Black Beauty snare.
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SOLOMON SNYDER
Bass Guitar
Fellow Illinois native, Sol Snyder began playing bass at the age of 12. Taught by his father, Solomon quickly became known around the Chicago area. Solomon has played in many bands throughout his career, most notably with the CUPCAKES, who received much attention with their Self Titled album, released on DreamWorks Records. Solomon left the windy City in 2001, and relocated to Los Angeles, and quickly joined forces with Andrews, Garber, and Dow to form YEAR OF THE RABBIT.
Selected Discography
CUPCAKES-S/T (DreamWorks Records)
Current Equipment
1977 Fender Jazz Bass
Ampeg Classic Bass Head
Ampeg 8x10 cabinet
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JEFF GARBER
Lead Guitar
Illinois native Jeff Garber began playing guitar at the age of 14. Garber played in many bands throughout high school and college, eventually garnering some attention with Champaign, Illinois’ CASTOR. CASTOR released 2 full-length records for Mud Records, and toured the U.S. extensively. Garber then partnered with Hum’s Jeff Dimpsey and the pair became known as NATIONAL SKYLINE. SKYLINE released 2 E.P.’s and 1 full length for Hidden Agenda and File-13 Records. Garber relocated to Los Angeles in 2001 to become part of Ken Andrews’ new project YEAR OF THE RABBIT.
Selected Discography
CASTOR-S/T (Mud Records)
CASTOR- TRACKING SOUNDS ALONE (Mud Records)
NATIONAL SKYLINE- S/T (Hidden agenda Records)
NATIONAL SKYLINE- EXIT NOW (File-13 Records)
NATIONAL SKYLINE- THIS=EVERYTHING (File-13 Records)
Current Equipment
2 Vox AC-30 Amplifiers
1973 Fender Telecaster Custom
Various Effects boxes
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