Semi Precious Weapons give me that tingle of excitement that Duran Duran /New York Dolls inspires in me. They may be what glam rock, music geek heart has ached for. Here are the basics on Semi Precious Weapons.
Where : Chicago/New York City USA
Who : Lead Singer/Founder Justin Tranter , Bassist Cole Whittle,
drummer Dan Crean, guitarist Stevy Pyne
How : As a Child Tranter was inspired by the Disney Movie The Little Mermaid 's Ariel , Also the outrageous Courtney Love /Hole. He attended the Berkley School of music in Boston. After Graduating he set his sights on New York City. Where he went to the task of forming a band. His first band were the house band for a off Broadway show called Rock star NYC. The show only ran three weeks . He soon went to work putting out albums and creating a buzz. When he decided to form Semi Precious Weapons. With the help his college roommate Bassist Cole Whittle . They brought music heavy weights in forming there own record label Precious. After there first album dropped they got offers from big label's . Decided to go with the label Razor and Tie . This would allow them more creative freedom.
Label : Razor&Tie , Geffen,Cherry Tree
Semi Precious Weapons - You Love You (2010)
Tour Dates: http://semipreciousweapons.com/
Website : http://semipreciousweapons.com/
Fact: Lady Gaga opened for them.
Note: I know they have been around for a while. Im in shock its taken this long for me to catch on . To this dynamic group.
