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'''Elemeno P''' is a ] ]. The band's first album, '']'' was released on 4 July 2003, and reached number one on the ] albums chart. Their second album, '']'' was released on 24 November 2005 and includes the singles "]", "Burn", "One Left Standing", and "]". Their third album, '']'' was released on 26 May 2008.
'''Elemeno P''' are a ] based band. Their sound is ], With strong backing vocals from the other band members. They are known for their original song titles and lyrics.


Elemeno P has been referred to as New Zealand's biggest selling rock band<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southlandnz.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=224 |title=Elemeno P Set to Rock at City Concert |access-date=2007-12-28 |date=2006-05-26 |publisher=Venture Southland |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080209155051/http://www.southlandnz.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=224 |archivedate=9 February 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and in 2006 won Best Group at the ].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Elemeno P – the booty call of the music world|url = http://www.3news.co.nz/entertainment/elemeno-p--the-booty-call-of-the-music-world-2013030122|access-date = 2015-09-14}}</ref>
Their first album, '']'', was released on ] ] at the number one spot and has since sold over 45,000 copies. Their second album, '']'' was released on ] ] and includes the singles "11:57", "]", "One Left Standing", and "You Are". Elemeno P have been named "New Zealand's biggest selling rockband"{{Fact|date=February 2007}} and recently won Best group in the ].


== Band members == ==Band members ==
;Current
*Scotty Pearson - Drums
* Scotty Pearson – drums, backing vocals
*Dave Gibson - Vocals
* Dave Gibson – vocals, (])
*Lani Purkis - Bass, Backing Vocals
*Justyn Pilbrow - Guitar, Backing Vocals * Justyn Pilbrow – guitar, backing vocals
* Lani Purkis – bass, backing vocals
;Live performance members
*Godfrey DeGrut – guitar, keyboard, saxophone, percussion
*Jessie Booth – guitar, keyboard, backing vocals
;Former members
* Paul Gerring – bass, backing vocals (2001–2003)
* Dave Goodison – guitar, backing vocals (2009–2011)


During Elemeno P's set at the 2009 Big Day Out it was announced that founding member Justyn Pilbrow would be leaving the band to seek opportunities overseas. The guitarist standing in for the live shows is Dave Goodison, formerly of ] and the City Newton Bombers. He returned to the band in late 2011.
== Trivia ==

* Two of the band members are also actors. Dave had a supporting part in the New Zealand made ] ], whereas Justyn was the sober driver in the New Zealand anti-drink driving advertisement made famous by the quote "Good after-bull consta-noon".
In May 2009, Elemeno P announced they were writing new material for a new album (described by Pearson as a "story-so-far album"), a timeframe for release is yet to be confirmed.
* Lani is also the bass player in ] band ].

* Scotty owns a construction company.
December 2011 saw Elemeno P release a new song called Slow Down Boy which they allowed fans to download for free after sharing on Twitter or Facebook.

In an interview on The Edge radio station in January 2012, Dave Gibson has said that the band plan on releasing a greatest hits album with a couple of new tracks in March 2012, along with a tour.

In February 2021, Elemeno P released three compilations, under the names '']'', '']'', and '']'', which labelled their previous songs under the three categories ], "]", and "misses".

==Tours==
The band have toured with the Australian band ]. Elemeno P toured New Zealand to promote their album ''Trouble in Paradise'' in late 2005/early 2006. This was part of the Summer Burn Tour which included New Zealand bands ], ] and ] (Christchurch show only). The band has also toured with ], performing all age gigs around New Zealand. In the 2007/08 summer, Elemeno P toured New Zealand with ] and ].

Winter 2008 saw Elemeno P, Streetwise Scarlett and Deja Voodoo tour New Zealand playing all the main centres and many small towns.

Elemeno P teamed up with New Zealand music legends ] in the summer of 2008/2009 for the Rock and Roll Caravan tour, playing all the summer hotspots such as the Coroglen Tavern, Riwaka Hotel, and (with Shihad and The Datsuns) the Lake Hawea Motor Inn.

In January 2011 they were a headliner for the annual Christian ]. In March 2011 they played at the Jim Beam Homegrown festival.

Dave Gibson has said in an interview with The Edge radio station 7 January 2012 that the band was looking at a tour in March 2012 to promote their greatest hits album which is currently in the works.

In March 2017, the members of Elemeno P came together from their respective homes in the US and Auckland to play shows in Christchurch, Auckland, and at Wellington's Homegrown festival.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-02 |title=Elemeno P add Auckland, Christchurch shows |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/elemeno-p-are-reuniting-to-play-two-more-new-zealand-shows-this-march/ENCMBWKKH3UCYJUWIQHWVDNMWA/ |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=NZ Herald |language=en-NZ}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mckee |first=Hannah |date=1 March 2017 |title=Elemeno P frontman ready for Homegrown reunion |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/89893591/elemeno-p-frontman-ready-for-homegrown-reunion |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910223253/http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/89893591/elemeno-p-frontman-ready-for-homegrown-reunion |archive-date=10 September 2017 |access-date=24 December 2019 |website=]}}</ref>


==Discography== ==Discography==

===Albums=== ===Albums===
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|align="center"|1
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|'']''
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|align="center"|2
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===Singles=== ===Singles===
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! width="90"| <small>New Zealand ] Singles<ref name=singlechartnz>{{cite web|url=https://charts.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Elemeno+P |title=charts.nz |access-date=25 November 2008}}</ref></small>
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2002'''
|align="left" valign="top"|"]"
|align="left" valign="top"| ''Love & Disrespect''
|align="center" valign="top"|
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
|rowspan="3"| 2002
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
| "]"
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2002'''
|align="center"| 32
|align="left" valign="top"| "]"
|align="left" valign="top"| ''Love & Disrespect'' |rowspan="7"| '']''
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
| "]"
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2002''' |align="center"| —
|align="left" valign="top"|"]"
|align="left" valign="top"| ''Love & Disrespect''
|align="center" valign="top"|
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
| "]"
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2003''' |align="center"| —
|align="left" valign="top"| "]"
|align="left" valign="top"| ''Love & Disrespect''
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
|rowspan="2"|2003
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
| "]"
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2003'''
|align="left" valign="top"|"]" |align="center"| 10
|align="left" valign="top"| ''Love & Disrespect''
|align="center" valign="top"|
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
| "]"
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2004''' |align="center"| 27
|align="left" valign="top"| "]"
|align="left" valign="top"|
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
| 2004
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
| "]"
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2005'''
|align="center"| —
|align="left" valign="top"| "]"<br><small>(rerelease)</small>
|align="left" valign="top"| ''Love & Disrespect''
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
|rowspan="3"|2005
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
| "]"<br/><small>(re-release)</small>
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2005'''
|align="left" valign="top"|"]" |align="center"| —
|align="left" valign="top"| ''Trouble in Paradise''
|align="center" valign="top"|
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
| "]"
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2005''' |align="center"| 10
|align="left" valign="top"| "]" |rowspan="2"| '']''
|align="left" valign="top"| ''Trouble in Paradise''
|align="center" valign="top"| #20 (NZ)
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
| "]"
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2006''' |align="center"| 36
|align="left" valign="top"|"]"
|align="left" valign="top"| ''Trouble in Paradise''
|align="center" valign="top"|
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
|rowspan="3"|2006
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
| "]"
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2006'''
|align="left" valign="top"| "]" |align="center"| 35
|align="left" valign="top"| ''Trouble in Paradise'' | ''Trouble in Paradise: Special Edition''
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
| "]"
|- bgcolor="#F0F8FF"
|align="left" valign="top"|'''2006''' |align="center"| —
|rowspan="2"| '']''
|align="left" valign="top"| "]"
|align="left" valign="top"| ''Trouble in Paradise Special Edition''
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|align="center" valign="top"| -
|- |-
| "]"
|align="center"| —
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| 2007
| "]"
|align="center"| 13
|rowspan="4"| '']''
|-
|rowspan="3"|2008
| "]"
|align="center"| —
|-
| "]"
|align="center"| —
|-
| "]"
|align="center"| —
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=== Compilations ===
==Tours==
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The band have recently toured ] with the Australian band, ]. Elemeno P also toured around New Zealand to promote their new album, Trouble In Paradise, in late 2005/early 2006. This was part of the Summer Burn Tour and also included the NZ bands ], ] and ] - Christchurch show only.
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The Band are currently touring with ], performing all age gigs around New Zealand.
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|2021
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==External links== ==References==
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* {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201095934/http://nzrock.com/modules/wordpress/?p=240 |date=1 December 2008 }}
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New Zealand rock band For other uses, see LMNOP.
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Elemeno P
Elemeno P at the 2007 Big Day OutElemeno P at the 2007 Big Day Out
Background information
OriginNew Zealand
GenresRock, pop punk, pop rock
Years active2003 – 2012, 2016 – Present
MembersScotty Pearson
Dave Gibson
Lani Purkis
Justyn Pilbrow

Elemeno P is a New Zealand rock band. The band's first album, Love & Disrespect was released on 4 July 2003, and reached number one on the RIANZ albums chart. Their second album, Trouble in Paradise was released on 24 November 2005 and includes the singles "11:57", "Burn", "One Left Standing", and "You Are". Their third album, Elemeno P was released on 26 May 2008.

Elemeno P has been referred to as New Zealand's biggest selling rock band and in 2006 won Best Group at the New Zealand Music Awards.

Band members

Current
  • Scotty Pearson – drums, backing vocals
  • Dave Gibson – vocals, (baritone)
  • Justyn Pilbrow – guitar, backing vocals
  • Lani Purkis – bass, backing vocals
Live performance members
  • Godfrey DeGrut – guitar, keyboard, saxophone, percussion
  • Jessie Booth – guitar, keyboard, backing vocals
Former members
  • Paul Gerring – bass, backing vocals (2001–2003)
  • Dave Goodison – guitar, backing vocals (2009–2011)

During Elemeno P's set at the 2009 Big Day Out it was announced that founding member Justyn Pilbrow would be leaving the band to seek opportunities overseas. The guitarist standing in for the live shows is Dave Goodison, formerly of Garageland and the City Newton Bombers. He returned to the band in late 2011.

In May 2009, Elemeno P announced they were writing new material for a new album (described by Pearson as a "story-so-far album"), a timeframe for release is yet to be confirmed.

December 2011 saw Elemeno P release a new song called Slow Down Boy which they allowed fans to download for free after sharing on Twitter or Facebook.

In an interview on The Edge radio station in January 2012, Dave Gibson has said that the band plan on releasing a greatest hits album with a couple of new tracks in March 2012, along with a tour.

In February 2021, Elemeno P released three compilations, under the names Just the B-Sides, Just the Hits, and Just the Misses, which labelled their previous songs under the three categories b-sides, "hits", and "misses".

Tours

The band have toured with the Australian band End of Fashion. Elemeno P toured New Zealand to promote their album Trouble in Paradise in late 2005/early 2006. This was part of the Summer Burn Tour which included New Zealand bands Deja Voodoo, Steriogram and Shihad (Christchurch show only). The band has also toured with Goodnight Nurse, performing all age gigs around New Zealand. In the 2007/08 summer, Elemeno P toured New Zealand with The Feelers and Atlas.

Winter 2008 saw Elemeno P, Streetwise Scarlett and Deja Voodoo tour New Zealand playing all the main centres and many small towns.

Elemeno P teamed up with New Zealand music legends Supergroove in the summer of 2008/2009 for the Rock and Roll Caravan tour, playing all the summer hotspots such as the Coroglen Tavern, Riwaka Hotel, and (with Shihad and The Datsuns) the Lake Hawea Motor Inn.

In January 2011 they were a headliner for the annual Christian Parachute Music Festival. In March 2011 they played at the Jim Beam Homegrown festival.

Dave Gibson has said in an interview with The Edge radio station 7 January 2012 that the band was looking at a tour in March 2012 to promote their greatest hits album which is currently in the works.

In March 2017, the members of Elemeno P came together from their respective homes in the US and Auckland to play shows in Christchurch, Auckland, and at Wellington's Homegrown festival.

Discography

Albums

Date of Release Title Label Charted Certification
2003 Love & Disrespect Universal 1 3× Platinum
2005 Trouble in Paradise 2 Platinum
2008 Elemeno P 3

Singles

Year Title Chart Positions Album
New Zealand RIANZ Singles
2002 "Fast Times in Tahoe" 32 Love & Disrespect
"Nirvana" —
"Every Day's a Saturday" —
2003 "Verona" 10
"Urban Getaway" 27
2004 "Claim to Fame" —
2005 "Verona"
(re-release) 		—
"11:57" 10 Trouble in Paradise
"Burn" 36
2006 "You Are" 35 Trouble in Paradise: Special Edition
"One Left Standing" — Trouble in Paradise
"S.O.S" —
2007 "Baby Come On" 13 Elemeno P
2008 "Take The High Road" —
"Better Days" —
"Louder Louder" —

Compilations

Date of Release Title Label
2021 Just the B-Sides Universal
2021 Just the Hits
2021 Just the Misses

References

  1. "Elemeno P Set to Rock at City Concert". Venture Southland. 26 May 2006. Archived from the original on 9 February 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2007.
  2. "Elemeno P – the booty call of the music world". Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  3. "Elemeno P add Auckland, Christchurch shows". NZ Herald. 2 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  4. Mckee, Hannah (1 March 2017). "Elemeno P frontman ready for Homegrown reunion". stuff.co.nz. Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  5. ^ "Gold and platinum New Zealand albums to 2013". Te Ara. Encyclopedia of NZ. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  6. "charts.nz". Retrieved 25 November 2008.

External links

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  • Dave Gibson
  • Justyn Pilbrow
  • Lani Purkis
  • Scotty Pearson
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