Years active 2003 – 2011 Past members Mark Laidman Origin London, Canada (2003) | Website articleonemusic.com Active until 2011 | |
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Members Nathan PicheMatt PicheDave DeSmitNolan Verner Albums Colors and Sounds, Clarity, AO, The One (I'm Fighting for) EP Similar Newworldson, Peter Furler, Chasen, DecembeRadio, By the Tree Profiles | ||
Article One was a Canadian Christian rock band from London, Ontario. The band's lineup features Nathan Piche (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Matt Piche (violin, vocals), Dave DeSmit (drums, vocals), and Nolan Verner (bass guitar).
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History
Nathan and Matt Piche were brought up in a musical household. Their parents are music teachers and their sister is a classical guitarist. Their father was a Christian musician who toured the country as a solo artist. Matt started playing violin when he was five years old and Nathan started playing piano a year later. Dave DeSmit's musical studies began in early elementary school.
Article One played their final show Wednesday June 15, 2011 at Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center. It was also the first and last show of new bassist, Jason Tinnel.
On July 12, 2011, the band announced they have stopped touring and that they had amicably "parted ways" as a band.
Name
The band was originally named Appertain Display. The band took its current name from the first article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was featured by U2 on their Vertigo Tour. The declaration states that "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."
Albums
On May 8, 2007 they released their major label self-titled first album through Inpop Records. Their second album was released on May 27, 2008. A special edition of their second album was released in Japan and included the song "In No Time At All" from their debut album as a bonus track.
Singles
Their song "Without You I'm Not Alright" reached the No. 8 on the U.S. Contemporary Christian Music chart in June 2008. "Taken By The Storm" climbed into the Top 10 on the U.S. Contemporary Christian Music chart.
Songs on Compilations
Awards
Tours
Reign In Us Tour (USA And Canada) with Starfield 2009
Rock What You Got Tour (USA) with Superchick and Stellar Kart - Fall 2008
Newsboys GO Tour (USA) - Spring 2008
ShoutFest Tour (USA) - Fall 2007
Songs
I Love You MoreClarity · 2010
Taken by the StormColors and Sounds · 2007
If the World Gives UpColors and Sounds · 2007