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Art in America (band)

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Years active
  
1980 (1980)–present

Record label
  
Sony Music

Past members
  
Garry Galloway

Art in America (band)

Origin
  
Detroit, Michigan, United States

Labels
  
Sony / Pavillion Records

Website
  
www.artinamericamusic.com

Members
  
Chris Flynn Daniel Flynn Shishonee Flynn Jim Kuha

Genres
  
Progressive rock, Pop music

Art in America is an American progressive rock band that achieved success in the early 1980s. They are best known for their self-titled song "Art in America" released in 1983.

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Background

The band was the first known rock band featuring a Pedal harp to appear on a major record label. Art in America was formed in 1980 by brothers Chris Flynn and Dan Flynn and sister Shishonee (real name Ruetenik). Harpist Shishonee, was formally a member of the band:The Trees Community . Joining Art in America was friend James Kuha. Originally called Father, the band's name was changed to 'Art in America' and under this name the group began opening for popular English pop artists like U2 and Roxy Music. In 1983, the group released their first studio album under Sony / Pavilion Records. Produced by Yes and Emerson, Lake and Palmer producer Eddy Offord, the album contained their most popular song "Art in America" which received airplay on MTV, and radio stations throughout the United States. The songs were co-arranged by Steve Morse who also contributed a guitar solo for the song 'Undercover Lover'.

In hopes of a better deal in releasing a second album, the band moved to Los Angeles in 1985. However, the band found the Pay to play gig situation in L.A. to be hostile and disappointing. The band still records music and loads to many internet sites for free song streaming, as well as album and singles for purchase.

In 2012, the band was contacted by producer David Hentschel to finally record a follow-up studio album. The album was released in 2013, titled "The Hentschel Sessions".

Personnel

  • Chris Flynn – Vocals, Lead guitar - Fender Stratocaster - (1974), Rickenbacker 330 12 string
  • Shishonee Flynn – Lyon & Healy Pedal Harp, Koto, Tamboura
  • Daniel Flynn – Drums - Fibes Drums , Gamelan bell tree, percussion
  • Jim Kuha – Bass, Moog Taurus Bass pedals, 12 string guitar - Ovation

    • Albums

  • Art in America (1983) No. 176 on the US Billboard 200.
  • The Hentschel Sessions by Art in America (2013)
  • Art in America - Performing live at the Royal Oak Music Theatre March 8, 1983 Wolfgang's Vault
  • Art in America - Performing live at the Capitol Theater, Flint, Michigan on May 8, 1983 King Biscuit Flower Hour

    • Singles

  • "Art in America" (1983) No. 23 on the US Mainstream Rock charts
  • "Undercover Lover" (1983)' No. 33 on the US Mainstream Rock charts

    • Album Art

    The "Art in America" 1983 album cover, (commissioned and painted by Ioannis ) is featured in the book "1000 Record Covers" by Michael Ochs Taschen .

    References

    Art in America (band) Wikipedia
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