Goodness were a rock band from Seattle, Washington (U.S.), led by Carrie Akre, formerly of Hammerbox and now primarily a solo artist. Goodness featured Akre (vocals), Danny Newcomb (lead guitar), Garth Reeves (guitar), Fiia McGann (bass), and Chris Friel (drums). Akre, Friel, and Newcomb later joined Mike McCready of Pearl Jam to form the rock band The Rockfords. Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Emerald City Location Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Coordinates , Government County King Mayor Greg Nickels Geographical characteristics Area     City 369. ... Motto: (1789 to 1956) (Latin for Out of many, one) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice... Hammerbox were a grunge band from Seattle, WA. They were formed c. ... Pearl Jam (formed in 1990 in Seattle, Washington) are a rock band considered one of the most popular and influential artists of their decade. ...

Goodness recorded a version of "Electricity, Electricity" for the Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks tribute disc. They released their self-titled debut album in 1995, followed in 1998 by "Anthem" and later "These Days." Two live albums were released via Kufala records in 2004. Goodness toured extensively, supporting such acts as Pearl Jam, Cheap Trick, and Oasis. They co-headlined a tour with Candlebox. Schoolhouse Rock! is a series of 46 educational shorts featuring rock songs about schoolroom topics, including grammar, science, economics and American history and politics. ... Cheap Trick is a U.S. rock and roll band from Rockford, Illinois that gained popularity in the late 1970s. ... Oasis are a rock band originally formed in Manchester, England. ... Candlebox is a post-grunge band from Seattle, USA. Formed in December 1991, they originally named the band i love the balls; they later changed the name as a tribute to a Midnight Oil song. ...

As of 2005, Garth Reeves of Goodness is playing with Darren Loucas (of Juke) and Jeff Fiedler of Sunday Morning Music in an acoustic trio, The Unfaithful Servants of Song. 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Carrie Akre official page
• The Rockfords official page