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| '''Sponge''' is an American alternative ] band from ], ] formed in ] by ], Mike Cross, Tim Cross, Jimmy Paluzzi, and ]. Dombroski and the Cross brothers were founding members of the ] band Loudhouse, later joined by Mazzola at the end of the band's tenure. Sponge was signed to ] in ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/sponge/bio.jhtml|title=Sponge biography|publisher=MTV.com}}</ref> but has since switched to other labels. | '''Sponge''' is an American alternative ] band from ], ] formed in ] by ], Mike Cross, Tim Cross, Jimmy Paluzzi, and ]. Dombroski and the Cross brothers were founding members of the ] band Loudhouse, later joined by Mazzola at the end of the band's tenure. Sponge was signed to ] in ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/sponge/bio.jhtml|title=Sponge biography|publisher=MTV.com}}</ref> but has since switched to other labels. | ||
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| ==History== | |||
| Vinnie Dombroski, Tim Cross, and Mike Cross were in a band called Loudhouse, fronted by vocalist Kenny Mugwump. After releasing only one album and having a song appear on the soundtrack to the film ], the band added guitarist Joey Mazzola. After Mugwump decided to pursue a career in acting and directing, Dombroski switched from drums to vocals, and they recruited Jimmy Paluzzi to round out the lineup. The band then decided to start fresh and name themselves Sponge. Their debut album, '']'', released in 1994, was a major hit, received heavy play on radio and ], and was certified gold by the ]. The two biggest singles from that album were "Plowed" and "]" but by the end of 1994 Charlie Grover replaced drummer Paluzzi. Their follow-up album was called '']''; the track "Have You Seen Mary" was included in the ] film '']''. The title track also received significant airplay. | |||
| On June 28, 1996, Sponge opened for the ] reunion tour. The band had been hired a few weeks earlier to replace the ], who had cancelled their opening performance due to ]'s drug problems. The show was one of the last concerts held at ] in Detroit. | |||
| '']'', on Beyond Records, was a departure from the grittier sound of the first two albums, featuring songs that were pop rock in nature. The band's popularity waned sharply during this period; however, "Live Here Without You" was nominated for the Outstanding National Single award by the ] in ]. During that time, the Cross brothers and Charlie Grover left Sponge. The remaining members (Mazzola and Dombroski) recruited Robby Graham on bass and rehired Paluzzi for drums to play sporadic shows over a short period of time. | |||
| In 2001, Dombroski joined the ] ] ], which recorded one EP and worked together into the following year. Dombroski and Mazzola then created a new solidified lineup consisting of drummer Billy Adams, guitarist Kurt Marschke, and bassist Tim Krukowski. Sponge continued their career with '']'' on ] in 2003. Afterwards, Dombroski created a new lineup once again, this time without the other founding member Mazzola, replaced by Andy Patalan, while Kyle Neely replaced Marschke. Dombroski became the only remaining original member of Sponge; although, Adams and Krukowski from the previous album stayed. '']'' was released through traditional channels on Idol Records. | |||
| After exclusively selling the promo release ''Hard to Keep My Cool'' at shows, it was announced in November 2007 that the band would release a new album, titled '']'', on their newly signed label Bellum Records. It contained songs from the promo plus new tracks. The album was quickly released on December 4, 2007 (the release date varied depending on the outlets that supplied the album). In 2009, former Sponge producer Tim Patalan replaced Krukowski on bass, and the following year the band released the EP '']''. All of the songs from this release would round out the next studio album by the band in 2013, '']''. The band's latest album, '']'', was released on October 8, 2016 through a campaign on Pledgemusic.{{Citation needed|date=October 2016}} In May 2018, at the annual ], the original lineup of Vinnie Dombroski, Tim Cross, Jimmy Paluzzi, Mike Cross, and Joey Mazzola reunited for one night only. This was the first time in 24 years that all of the members shared the stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/05/03/sponge-original-lineup-reunion-detroit-music-awards-rehearsals/578280002/|title=Detroit Free Press|publisher=freep.com}}</ref> | |||
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| Sponge | |
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_2008.jpg) Sponge at Buzz Bake Sale 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Genres | Post-grunge, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Sony, Beyond, Idol, The End |
| Members | Vinnie Dombroski Billy Adams Kyle Neely Andy Patalan Tim Patalan |
| Past members | Tim Krukowski Kurt Marschke Charlie Grover Mike Cross Tim Cross Joey Mazzola Jimmy Paluzzi |
| Website | spongetheband.com |
Sponge is an American alternative rock band from Detroit, Michigan formed in 1991 by Vinnie Dombroski, Mike Cross, Tim Cross, Jimmy Paluzzi, and Joey Mazzola. Dombroski and the Cross brothers were founding members of the hard rock band Loudhouse, later joined by Mazzola at the end of the band's tenure. Sponge was signed to Sony Records in 1994 but has since switched to other labels.
Im better than you in call of duty
Band members
- Current members
- Vinnie Dombroski – vocals (1991–present)
- Kyle Neely – guitar (2004–present)
- Andy Patalan – guitar, backing vocals (2004–present)
- Tim Patalan – bass (2009–present)
- Billy Adams – drums (2001–present)
- Former members
- Joey Mazzola – guitar, backing vocals (1991–2004)
- Mike Cross – guitar (1991–2000)
- Tim Cross – bass (1991–2000)
- Jimmy Paluzzi – drums, backing vocals (1991–1994, 2000-2001)
- Charlie Grover – drums (1994–2000)
- Kurt Marschke – guitar (2001–2004)
- Tim Krukowski – bass (2001–2009)
- Robby Graham - bass (2000-2001)
Timeline
Discography
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
US Heat | |||
| Rotting Piñata |
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58 | 4 |
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| Wax Ecstatic |
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60 | — | |
| New Pop Sunday | — | — | ||
| For All the Drugs in the World |
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— | — | |
| The Man |
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— | — | |
| Galore Galore |
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— | — | |
| Stop the Bleeding |
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— | — | |
| The Beer Sessions |
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— | — | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
Extended plays
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Destroy the Boy |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
US Alt. |
US Main. Rock | |||
| "Neenah Menasha" | 1994 | — | — | — | Rotting Piñata |
| "Plowed" | — | 5 | 9 | ||
| "Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)" | 1995 | 55 | 3 | 11 | |
| "Rainin'" | — | 34 | 18 | ||
| "Wax Ecstatic (To Sell Angelina)" | 1996 | — | 15 | 11 | Wax Ecstatic |
| "Have You Seen Mary" | 1997 | — | — | 7 | |
| "Live Here Without You" | 1999 | — | — | — | New Pop Sunday |
| "1000 Times" | — | — | — | ||
| "Treat Me Wrong" | 2003 | — | — | — | For All the Drugs in the World |
| "Leave This World" | — | — | — | ||
| "The Man" | 2005 | — | — | — | The Man |
| "Higher (Part 1)" | — | — | — | ||
| "Come in from the Rain" | 2009 | — | — | — | Destroy the Boy |
| "Destroy the Boy" | 2010 | — | — | — | |
| "Fade from View" | 2013 | — | — | — | Stop the Bleeding |
| Life's Bitter Pills | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||
Other releases/Bootlegs
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | In Concert | Westwood One |
| 1999 | The Exclusive Sponge Sessions (Live & Acoustic) | BMG |
| 2000 | Molly (Sixteen Candles) | Sony Music |
| Rarities Volume 1 and 2 | Bootleg | |
| 2002 | Live | Radio Show Bootleg |
| 2005 | Hard to Keep My Cool (Exclusively Sold at Shows) | Idol |
| 2007 | Alive in Detroit | |
| 2009 | "Come In from the Rain"/"Lose Yourself" (Single) | |
| 2009 | Hits & B Sides Volume 1 | |
| 2011 | Hits & B Sides Volume 2 | |
| 2013 | Alive in Detroit | Three One Three Records |
| 2014 | Deep Cuts Live | Three One Three Records |
| 2014 | Rotting Alive | Three One Three Records |
| 2014 | Playlist: The Very Best of Sponge | Sony Music |
Non-album songs
| Year | Song | Release |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "Seventeen" | Mallrats soundtrack |
| "Isolation" | Working Class Hero: A Tribute to John Lennon | |
| "Go Speed Racer" | Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits | |
| 1996 | "All This and Nothing" | The Craft soundtrack |
| "Christmas Day" | O Come All Ye Faithful: Rock 4 Choice | |
| 1999 | "Chameleon" | The Musician's Choice, Volume 1 |
See also
References
- "Sponge biography". MTV.com.
- "Sponge Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- "Sponge Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- Sponge Biography at allmusic
- "Sponge Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- "Sponge Chart History (Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- "Sponge Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
External links
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