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'''7th heaven''' is a [[Chicago, Illinois]]-based [[rock band]]. Formed in 1985, it has continued up to present day with changing band members. |
'''7th heaven''' is a [[Chicago, Illinois]]-based [[rock band]] created by guitarist Richie Hofherr. Formed in 1985, it has continued up to present day with changing band members. |
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7th heaven was managed by [[Alec John Such]] of [[Bon Jovi]] and [[James Young (American musician)|James Young]] of [[Styx]] in 1997-1998. 7th heaven is currently managed by NTD Management and is signed to NTD Records, writing over 3000 songs by now, doing many shows and selling 25,000 CDs to date. |
7th heaven was managed by [[Alec John Such]] of [[Bon Jovi]] and [[James Young (American musician)|James Young]] of [[Styx]] in 1997-1998. 7th heaven is currently managed by NTD Management and is signed to NTD Records, writing over 3000 songs by now, doing many shows and selling 25,000 CDs to date. Their acclaimed ''Silver'' double CDhas been a very popular favourite release.<ref>[http://www.melodicrock.com/reviews/7thheaven-usauk.p3 MelodiRock article on 7th Heaven]</ref> |
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The title of their recent album ''USA-UK''' comes from joining of the British singer, [[One True Voice#Keith Semple|Keith Semple]] joining the American AOR band.<ref>[http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID=2734 Revelationz.net article: "7th Heaven: USA-UK]</ref> Semple had won [[Popstars: The Rivals]] a UK singing competition and had become a member of boy band [[One True Voice]] during the period 2002-1003, before the band broke up. Semple had a gold record with One True Voice mainly through their double A side hit [[Sacred Trust/After You're Gone]]<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDpQqkY2hR0 Music video for "Sacred Trust" featuring Keith Semple as member of One True Voice]</ref> that had reached #2 in the British music charts. |
The title of their recent album ''USA-UK''' comes from joining of the British singer, [[One True Voice#Keith Semple|Keith Semple]] joining the American AOR band.<ref>[http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID=2734 Revelationz.net article: "7th Heaven: USA-UK]</ref> Semple had won [[Popstars: The Rivals]] a UK singing competition and had become a member of boy band [[One True Voice]] during the period 2002-1003, before the band broke up. Semple had a gold record with One True Voice mainly through their double A side hit [[Sacred Trust/After You're Gone]]<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDpQqkY2hR0 Music video for "Sacred Trust" featuring Keith Semple as member of One True Voice]</ref> that had reached #2 in the British music charts. |
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7th heaven is a Chicago, Illinois-based rock band created by guitarist Richie Hofherr. Formed in 1985, it has continued up to present day with changing band members.
7th heaven was managed by Alec John Such of Bon Jovi and James Young of Styx in 1997-1998. 7th heaven is currently managed by NTD Management and is signed to NTD Records, writing over 3000 songs by now, doing many shows and selling 25,000 CDs to date. Their acclaimed Silver double CDhas been a very popular favourite release.[1]
The title of their recent album USA-UK' comes from joining of the British singer, Keith Semple joining the American AOR band.[2] Semple had won Popstars: The Rivals a UK singing competition and had become a member of boy band One True Voice during the period 2002-1003, before the band broke up. Semple had a gold record with One True Voice mainly through their double A side hit Sacred Trust/After You're Gone[3] that had reached #2 in the British music charts.
Members and management
Founding members
The band was formed in 1985 from:
- Richard Hofherr
- Mike Mooshey
- Tony DiGiulio,
Present members
Presently the band consists of members:
- Richard Hofherr
- Mike Mooshey
- Mark Kennetz
- Nick Cox
- Tamara Mooshey
- Keith Semple (lead singer)
Earlier members
Earlier members included[4]:
- Tony DiGiulio (an original band member in 1985)
- Danny Weymouth
- Andrew Blake
- Dan Miller
- Mark Jones
- Matt Clark
- Erica Heiden
- Stephen Jensen
- Alby Odum
- Dave Carozzo
- Dean Cutenelli
- Chris Senior
Discography
- 1990: The Time Has Come
- 2000: Faces Time Replaces (CD)
- 2003: Silver (CD)
- 2005: Live at Durty Nellies (DVD)
- 2008: U.S.A. - U.K. (CD)
In popular culture
- Music from Faces Time Replaces was featured on MTV in 2000, 2001, 2002
- Music from Silver was featured on MTV in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Performed on "The Jenny Jones Show" (with over 75 Million Viewers Worldwide)
- Performed on "Mancow's Morning Madhouse" radio show to over 1 million listeners
- Performed three 3-hour long shows in three different states within 24 hours
- The band's song "This Summers Gonna Last Forever" is featured on the Walter E Smithe / Chicago Cubs TV Commercial
- They sang the American National Anthem at the United Center - Chicago Bulls - L.A. Lakers basketball game on March 21, 2009
Notes
- Melodic Rock (Australia)
- Crossrocks (France)
- Hard Rock Hideout
- Rock Ave. Records (Japan)
- Hard Sounds (Italy)
- Rock Report (Belgium)
- Medazzarock (Switzerland)
- Guitar Edge Magazine
- GigMasters 7th Heaven page