Showoff (band)
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Showoff is a pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois led by vocalist (and auxiliary guitarist) Chris Envy.
The current line-up also includes Nate Envy (lead guitar), Carl Kusch (bass), Lance Tamras (rhythm guitar), and ex-August Primer Mickey Molinari (drums).
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[edit] Background
Showoff was formed in 1997 in Villa Park, Illinois. Band members were Chris & Dave Envy, Dan Castady, and Graham Jordan. Chris Envy had been playing around the Chicago area for awhile, most notably in the band AYA.
In 1998, Showoff signed with Maverick Records — while it was owned by Madonna. Their self-titled debut album was released the following year in 1999, and featured production from Goldfinger's John Feldmann.
[edit] Dissolution
Showoff disbanded circa 2002, following a change in ownership of the label from Madonna to Fredrick DeMann. This restructuring, along with increasing friction within the group, led to the dissoloution of the band without any indication of reforming.
They left an unreleased album with producer Mark Trombino.
[edit] Touring
Showoff toured with several acts, including but not limited to:
- The Rx Bandits
- Allister
- Goldfinger
- Marvelous 3
- Citizen King
- Everclear
- The Starting Line
- Lucky Boys Confusion
- Further Seems Forever
- Element 101
- Home Grown
- Student Rick
- The Bloodhound Gang
- Midtown
[edit] Update
Showoff re-formed in late 2005, and have since released Waiting for you, an EP that was produced by Marc McClusky. Showoff broke up again in late 2006, Chris Envy is now in the band The Get Go.
