Showoff (band)

Showoff is a pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois led by vocalist Chris Envy.

Showoff
Showoff, 1999
Background information
OriginChicago, Illinois
GenresPop punk
Punk rock
Ska punk
Alternative rock
Years active1996–2002
2005–2006
2014–Current
LabelsMaverick Records
Pacific Ridge Records
Dodgeball Records
MembersChris Envy
Dave Hyde (Envy)
Daniel Castady
Darren Vorel
George Castady
Past membersGraham Jordan
Kyle Lewis
Nick Piljay
Magoo
Carl Kusch
Lance Tamras
Mickey Molinari
Nate Thruman (Envy)
Tony Tintari
Oliver Deighton
Joe Oldaker

History

Showoff was formed in 1997 in Villa Park, Illinois. The band consisted of Chris Envy, Daniel Castady (drums), Graham Jordan (guitar), and Dave Envy (a.k.a. Dave Hyde) (bass). In 1998, Showoff signed with Maverick Records while it was owned by Madonna. Their self-titled debut album was released the following year in 1999, and was produced by Goldfinger's John Feldmann. The single "Falling Star" reached No. 36 on the Billboard Modern Rock charts that same year.[1]

Discography

Year Title Label Format Other information
1998 ...Around The Corner Fudge Is Made Self Released LP First release
1999 Red Tape Self Released EP Second release
1999 "Falling Star" Maverick Records Single Single
1999 Showoff Maverick Records LP Third release - major label debut album
2001 Wish You Were Her... Maverick Records LP Unreleased album
2006 Waiting For You Pacific Ridge Records EP Fourth release
2008 Waiting For You Pacific Ridge Records EP Re-issue with two bonus tracks
2017 Midwest Side Story Dodgeball Records LP Fifth Release

References

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