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'''The Cancer Conspiracy''' was a [[progressive rock]] group from [[Burlington, Vermont]] featuring guitarist [[Daryl Rabidoux]], drummer/keyboardist/saxophonist [[Greg Beadle]], and bassist [[Brent Frattini]]. Rabidoux and Beadle were veterans of the local [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]] scene, and had broken away from their respective bands out of a need to try something new musically. Their initial plans were to find a vocalist and bassist, but after recruiting Frattini, decided to remain an instrumental trio.
'''The Cancer Conspiracy''' was a [[progressive rock]] group from [[Burlington, Vermont]], featuring guitarist [[Daryl Rabidoux]], drummer/keyboardist/saxophonist [[Greg Beadle]], and bassist [[Brent Frattini]]. Rabidoux and Beadle were veterans of the local [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]] scene, and had broken away from their respective bands out of a need to try something new musically. Their initial plans were to find a vocalist and bassist, but after recruiting Frattini, decided to remain an instrumental trio.


Their style draws heavily upon 70s [[progressive rock]], particularly [[King Crimson]] and [[Yes (band)|Yes]], as well as [[Jazz fusion|fusion]], [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]], and [[math rock]]. Their first self-titled 3 song EP was released in 2001, consisting of 2 studio tracks and 1 live track. Their 9 song full-length debut [[The Audio Medium]] followed in 2002. The album explored a number of sonic landscapes, and revolved around the concept of the corporate music industry's control of the masses; that people are sheep to what music corporations and radio stations tell them to listen to, unaware of the real music that exists out there. As in the medical world, a "[http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/q/conspiracy.shtml cancer conspiracy]" that hides the cure for cancer for the purpose of making money from the sick. The album booklet contained a letter from a doctor by the name of Dr. Travis John, who shared similar views and who warned the band of the trouble they were getting themselves into.
Their style draws heavily upon 70s [[progressive rock]], particularly [[King Crimson]] and [[Yes (band)|Yes]], as well as [[Jazz fusion|fusion]], [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]], and [[math rock]]. Their first self-titled 3 song EP was released in 2001, consisting of 2 studio tracks and 1 live track. Their 9 song full-length debut ''[[The Audio Medium]]'' followed in 2002. The album explored a number of sonic landscapes, and revolved around the concept of the corporate music industry's control of the masses; that people are sheep to what music corporations and radio stations tell them to listen to, unaware of the real music that exists out there. As in the medical world, a "[http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/q/conspiracy.shtml cancer conspiracy]" that hides the cure for cancer for the purpose of making money from the sick. The album booklet contained a letter from a doctor by the name of Dr. Travis John, who shared similar views and who warned the band of the trouble they were getting themselves into.


The band toured extensively with bandmates on their label [[Big Wheel Recreation]], and also opened for [[Oysterhead]]'s first tour.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2001 |title=Check Your Oysterhead |url=https://news.pollstar.com/2001/10/17/check-your-oysterhead/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620034657/https://news.pollstar.com/2001/10/17/check-your-oysterhead/ |archive-date=June 20, 2022 |access-date=June 20, 2022 |website=[[Pollstar]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2001 |title=News |url=http://oysterhead.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011127095420/http://oysterhead.com/ |archive-date=November 27, 2001 |access-date=June 20, 2022 |website=[[Oysterhead]]}}</ref> Their shows were sometimes augmented by video projections. In 2003, while at a show in [[New York City]], their van was stolen, along with all of their equipment. This was the last and most disastrous in a series of mishaps that had plagued their tours. They decided to call it a day in late 2003. There were reports on the [[Big Wheel Recreation]] website that they were working on a second album, and songs have surfaced on P2P filesharing programs. The album is now being released by both Gilead and Radar Recordings, after years of legal issues surrounding the intellectual rights of the music. The album, Omega, was released in January 2008. Rabidoux is now working full-time as an engineer and producer at [[Strangeways Recording Studio]] in Providence, Rhode Island. He has also reunited with Frattini to form Deleted Arrows "[http://www.deletedarrows.com]". Beadle currently plays in a classic rock inspired band called Township in Roslindale, Massachusetts.
The band toured extensively with bandmates on their label Big Wheel Recreation, and also opened for [[Oysterhead]]'s first tour.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2001 |title=Check Your Oysterhead |url=https://news.pollstar.com/2001/10/17/check-your-oysterhead/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620034657/https://news.pollstar.com/2001/10/17/check-your-oysterhead/ |archive-date=June 20, 2022 |access-date=June 20, 2022 |website=[[Pollstar]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2001 |title=News |url=http://oysterhead.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011127095420/http://oysterhead.com/ |archive-date=November 27, 2001 |access-date=June 20, 2022 |website=[[Oysterhead]]}}</ref> Their shows were sometimes augmented by video projections. In 2003, while at a show in [[New York City]], their van was stolen, along with all of their equipment. This was the last and most disastrous in a series of mishaps that had plagued their tours. They decided to call it a day in late 2003. There were reports on the Big Wheel Recreation website that they were working on a second album, and songs have surfaced on P2P filesharing programs. The album is now being released by both Gilead and Radar Recordings, after years of legal issues surrounding the intellectual rights of the music. The album, Omega, was released in January 2008. Rabidoux is now working full-time as an engineer and producer at [[Strangeways Recording Studio]] in Providence, Rhode Island. He has also reunited with Frattini to form Deleted Arrows "[http://www.deletedarrows.com]". Beadle currently plays in a classic rock inspired band called Township in Roslindale, Massachusetts.


The Cancer Conspiracy reunited for the [[Rocketsled]] reunion show in Burlington, Vermont on January 21, 2017. The original lineup of Daryl Rabidoux, Greg Beadle, and Brent Frattini played two songs, "Broken Heartbeats Gathered and Rebroadcast" and "Summer of Andy." On April 27, 2018 it was announced that the band would perform again, this time as part of a celebration of the life of [[Cave In]] bassist Caleb Scofield.<ref>{{cite web| last = Morotta| first = Michael| title = Cave In, Converge, and more playing Caleb Scofield celebration show| date = April 27, 2018| url = http://www.vanyaland.com/2018/04/27/cave-in-converge-and-more-playing-caleb-scofield-celebration-show/| accessdate = April 27, 2018}}</ref> The show took place on June 13, 2018, at the Royale in Boston, Massachusetts. Other artists performing include Scofield's own bands [[Cave In]] and [[Old Man Gloom]].
The Cancer Conspiracy reunited for the [[Rocketsled]] reunion show in Burlington, Vermont on January 21, 2017. The original lineup of Daryl Rabidoux, Greg Beadle, and Brent Frattini played two songs, "Broken Heartbeats Gathered and Rebroadcast" and "Summer of Andy." On April 27, 2018 it was announced that the band would perform again, this time as part of a celebration of the life of [[Cave In]] bassist Caleb Scofield.<ref>{{cite web| last = Morotta| first = Michael| title = Cave In, Converge, and more playing Caleb Scofield celebration show| date = April 27, 2018| url = http://www.vanyaland.com/2018/04/27/cave-in-converge-and-more-playing-caleb-scofield-celebration-show/| accessdate = April 27, 2018}}</ref> The show took place on June 13, 2018, at the Royale in Boston, Massachusetts. Other artists performing include Scofield's own bands [[Cave In]] and [[Old Man Gloom]].

Latest revision as of 17:13, 28 August 2023

The Cancer Conspiracy
OriginBurlington, Vermont[1]
GenresProgressive rock
Post-rock
Math rock
Years active2001–2003
LabelsBig Wheel Recreation
Radar Recordings
Gilead Media
MMD Records
Past membersDaryl Rabidoux
Greg Beadle
Brent Frattini
Johnny Northrup
WebsiteOfficial Myspace

The Cancer Conspiracy was a progressive rock group from Burlington, Vermont, featuring guitarist Daryl Rabidoux, drummer/keyboardist/saxophonist Greg Beadle, and bassist Brent Frattini. Rabidoux and Beadle were veterans of the local hardcore scene, and had broken away from their respective bands out of a need to try something new musically. Their initial plans were to find a vocalist and bassist, but after recruiting Frattini, decided to remain an instrumental trio.

Their style draws heavily upon 70s progressive rock, particularly King Crimson and Yes, as well as fusion, hardcore, and math rock. Their first self-titled 3 song EP was released in 2001, consisting of 2 studio tracks and 1 live track. Their 9 song full-length debut The Audio Medium followed in 2002. The album explored a number of sonic landscapes, and revolved around the concept of the corporate music industry's control of the masses; that people are sheep to what music corporations and radio stations tell them to listen to, unaware of the real music that exists out there. As in the medical world, a "cancer conspiracy" that hides the cure for cancer for the purpose of making money from the sick. The album booklet contained a letter from a doctor by the name of Dr. Travis John, who shared similar views and who warned the band of the trouble they were getting themselves into.

The band toured extensively with bandmates on their label Big Wheel Recreation, and also opened for Oysterhead's first tour.[2][3] Their shows were sometimes augmented by video projections. In 2003, while at a show in New York City, their van was stolen, along with all of their equipment. This was the last and most disastrous in a series of mishaps that had plagued their tours. They decided to call it a day in late 2003. There were reports on the Big Wheel Recreation website that they were working on a second album, and songs have surfaced on P2P filesharing programs. The album is now being released by both Gilead and Radar Recordings, after years of legal issues surrounding the intellectual rights of the music. The album, Omega, was released in January 2008. Rabidoux is now working full-time as an engineer and producer at Strangeways Recording Studio in Providence, Rhode Island. He has also reunited with Frattini to form Deleted Arrows "[1]". Beadle currently plays in a classic rock inspired band called Township in Roslindale, Massachusetts.

The Cancer Conspiracy reunited for the Rocketsled reunion show in Burlington, Vermont on January 21, 2017. The original lineup of Daryl Rabidoux, Greg Beadle, and Brent Frattini played two songs, "Broken Heartbeats Gathered and Rebroadcast" and "Summer of Andy." On April 27, 2018 it was announced that the band would perform again, this time as part of a celebration of the life of Cave In bassist Caleb Scofield.[4] The show took place on June 13, 2018, at the Royale in Boston, Massachusetts. Other artists performing include Scofield's own bands Cave In and Old Man Gloom.

References

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  1. ^ TCC's Official Website Retrieved on 2008-12-15
  2. ^ "Check Your Oysterhead". Pollstar. October 17, 2001. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "News". Oysterhead. 2001. Archived from the original on November 27, 2001. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  4. ^ Morotta, Michael (April 27, 2018). "Cave In, Converge, and more playing Caleb Scofield celebration show". Retrieved April 27, 2018.
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