Tonic is an American post-grunge rock band formed in 1993 by Emerson Hart, Jeff Russo, Dan Rothchild, and Kevin Shepard. They were signed to Atlas Records and Polydor in 1995. Image File history File links Tonic_thumb. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Post-Grunge is a very diverse subgenre of Alternative Rock music that emerged in the mid-1990s immediately following the fall of Grunge music as an offshoot[1] It is characterized by its radio-friendly style, distorted but often simple guitar riffs and soft verse, loud chorus song patterning. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Universal Music Group (UMG) is the largest major label in the record industry, with a 23% market share. ... A&M Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Universal Music Group. ... Universal Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group. ... Emerson Hart Emerson Hart (born July 21, 1969 in South Orange, New Jersey) is a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and producer. ... Jeff Russo (born 1969) is a songwriter, composer, guitarist, vocalist and producer. ... Post-Grunge is a very diverse subgenre of Alternative Rock music that emerged in the mid-1990s immediately following the fall of Grunge music as an offshoot[1] It is characterized by its radio-friendly style, distorted but often simple guitar riffs and soft verse, loud chorus song patterning. ... See also: 1993 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1993 Record labels established in 1993 1990s in music. ... Emerson Hart Emerson Hart (born July 21, 1969 in South Orange, New Jersey) is a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and producer. ... Jeff Russo (born 1969) is a songwriter, composer, guitarist, vocalist and producer. ... Polydor Records is a record label once headquartered in Germany. ...

History

They released the debut album Lemon Parade in 1996. Singles for the songs "Open Up Your Eyes" and "If You Could Only See", were released in 1996 and 1997 respectively. "If You Could Only See" received the honor of being Rock Radio's most played song of 1997. In that same year, the band recorded a song for the Scream 2 soundtrack. Tonic also gained some acknowledgement in Australia when Dean Geyer sang "If You Could Only See" in the Top 30 round of Australian Idol season 4. Lemon Parade is Tonics first album, released in 1996. ... Lemon Parade is Tonics first album, released in 1996. ... See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic... Scream 2 (1997 released in 1998 in the UK) is the second part of the Scream trilogy, which was concluded by Scream 3. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Australian Idol is the Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ...

Dan Lavery replaced Rothchild on bass in December of 1996. With Lavery in tow, the band released the now out-of-print EP, Live and Enhanced. Also in 1998, they recorded songs for the soundtracks to The X-Files and Clay Pigeons as well as a live version of the song "Open Up Your Eyes" for the charitable album Live in the X Lounge. The X-Files is a Peabody- and Emmy Award-winning science fiction television series created by Chris Carter, which first aired on September 10, 1993, and ended on May 19, 2002. ... Clay Pigeons is a 1998 film written by Matt Healy and directed by David Dobkin. ... Live in the X Lounge is a series of albums released by Birmingham, Alabamas alternative rock radio station, WRAX. Though the station is now found on the dial as , this series of live performances was produced while the station was known as , a change prompted by the its acquisition...

The band returned to the studio to finish and release the second album Sugar in 1999. "Knock Down Walls" and "You Wanted More" were charting singles released off that record, with the latter having first appeared on the soundtrack to the movie American Pie. See also: 1999 in music (UK) other events of 1999 Musical groups established in 1999 Record labels established in 1999 list of years in music 1990s in music // January 7 After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation. ... American Pie is a 1999 teen comedy film directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz and written by Adam Herz. ...

Sugar was put together as a three-piece, as Shepard was no longer a part of the band. The drummer for the album was Peter Maloney although Joey Waronker filled in for the single "You Wanted More". Sugar is Tonics second album, released in 1999. ... Joey Waronker (born, May 21, 1969) is an American drummer most notable for his work with Beck, but was also a session drummer on The Smashing Pumpkins album Adore and toured with R.E.M. between 1998 and 2002 (appearing on two albums in the process) after the departure of...

Tonic returned to the charts with their third official release, Head on Straight, and the single "Take Me as I Am". Still billed as a three-piece band, the drums on "Head On Straight" were played this time by Joey Waronker. The band also enlisted the help of Keyboardist Will Holis. Hart and Russo both also played piano and Rhodes synth respectively on the record. In 2001, the band again recorded a track for the charitable album Live in the X Lounge, this time lending a performance of "Mean To Me" to the cause. Head on Straight is Tonics Fourth and last album, released in 2002. ...

The shining moment in the band's career was in 2003 when they received two Grammy nominations, one for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Take Me As I Am", and one for Best Rock Album. See also: 2003 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2003 Record labels established in 2003 other events of 2003 list of years in music 2000s in music // January - following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music...

In 2004, the band took a break from touring and recording together.

As of 2005 all three members are working on solo projects. With Russo working on an album where he is playing everything himself. It is not known yet if it will be released with a backing band, or if it will be left as an album with just Jeff. A full-length release from Emerson is to be released in June 2007. Lavery had been writing songs for numerous projects including feature-length movies, such as The Passion of the Christ and Elektra. The Passion of the Christ (2004) is an Academy Award nominated film about the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus Christ – from the moment of his arrest, trial to crucifixion – known to Christians as The Passion. Directed by Mel Gibson, it was nominated for three Academy Awards: best... Elektra is a 2005 movie directed by Rob Bowman. ...

Currently, lead guitarist Jeff Russo's new band "Low Stars" have a self titled CD available at all Starbucks locations and their first single, "Calling All Friends" is the theme song to the ABC TV show "What About Brian" According to the bands Myspace page and web site, it is also available at Itunes and will be widely available summer 2007.

According to a biography posted on the Myspace page of singer/guitarist Emerson Hart, he has officially parted ways with the band, saying, "I’m proud of the work and I’m thankful that we had the opportunity to create those songs, but I’m not making records with Tonic anymore." Hart's solo album "Cigarettes and Gasoline" will be released in June 2007 through EMI-Manhattan.

Current Personnel

• Emerson Hart - Lead and Backing Vocals, Rhythm acoustic and Electric Guitars, and Piano.
• Jeff Russo - Lead and Rhythm electric and acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals, Rhodes, String machine, and Slide Guitar.
• Dan Lavery - Bass Guitars, Backing Vocals, Piano, and anything else that is a Bass instrument.

Emerson Hart Emerson Hart (born July 21, 1969 in South Orange, New Jersey) is a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and producer. ... Jeff Russo (born 1969) is a songwriter, composer, guitarist, vocalist and producer. ...

Discography

Studio albums

1. Lemon Parade Image File history File links Lemon_Parade. ... Lemon Parade is Tonics first album, released in 1996. ... 1996

2. Sugar 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Sugar. ... Sugar is Tonics second album, released in 1999. ... 1999

3. Head on Straight Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Head_on_straight. ... Head on Straight is Tonics Fourth and last album, released in 2002. ... 2002

For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

Live albums

1. Live and Enhanced Image File history File links Live_and_Enhanced. ... Live and Enhanced is Tonics only Live album, released in 1999. ... 1999

Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ...

Singles

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External links

• Official site
• Official Myspace Page

• Tonic at All Music Guide