Zuckerbaby is an Alberta-based rock band that had some success in Canada during the late 1990s. The band formed out of local Calgary groove band Calliope.[1] The band was known for its power pop influences and the thick lead guitar sounds of Reed Shimozawa, an alumnus of Calgary-based hair metal band Smash L.A.[2] "Andromeda", "Heavy" and "Shampoo" were singles released from their debut, self-titled album.[3] Their second CD "Platinum Again" was released in 2000 and two singles were released from it ; "Overexposure" and "Holiday". The band was dropped from its label when Mercury Records was reorganized under Universal Music.
Zuckerbaby | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Calgary, Canada |
| Genres | Alternative rock, power pop |
| Years active | pre-1996–present |
| Labels | None, formerly Mercury/Polygram and Mercury/Universal |
| Members | Andy Eichhorn – Lead vocals, guitar Reed Shimozawa – Guitar, vocals Ed Tiegs – Bass, drums Ian Grant – Drums |
| Website | MySpace page |
On 28 August 2015, the band reunited with the appearance of original members, Andy Eichorn and Reed Shimozawa, who were joined by two local Calgary musicians for a one-time live opening show at the Marquee Beer Market and Stage with headlining band Age of Electric.[4]
Band members
- Andy Eichhorn – Lead vocals, guitar
- Reed Shimozawa – Guitar, vocals
- Ed Tiegs – Bass, drums (replaced Ted Koti in 1999)
- Ian Grant – Drums
Former members
- Brian Doss – Bass
- Ted Koti – Bass (replaced Doss in 1998, and was replaced by Ed Tiegs in 1999)
- Wayne Stadler – Drums
- Mark Freeland – Bass
- Kurt Dahle – Drums (temporary for Stadler in 1998)
The band also had co-writers for their Platinum Again album:[5]
- Kevin McKenzie (from Damn The Diva)
- Reggie Bibby
- Todd Kerns (ex-Age of Electric and current Static in Stereo member)
- Ryan Dahle (ex-Limblifter, ex-Age of Electric member)
- Dave Genn (Guitarist and keyboardist for the Matthew Good Band)
Origin of the name
The name "Zuckerbaby" comes from a German art film, made in 1985, directed and written by Percy Adlon.[6] The film is also known as Sugarbaby.
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ooh I'm So Pretty | Calgary Band Compilation (featuring Andromeda and Jealousy) |
| 1997 | Zuckerbaby | Mercury/Polygram |
| 2000 | Platinum Again | Mercury/Universal |
Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Andromeda" | Zuckerbaby |
| 1997 | "Heavy" | Zuckerbaby |
| 1998 | "Shampoo" | Zuckerbaby |
| 2000 | "Overexposure" | Platinum Again |
| 2000 | "Holiday" | Platinum Again |