JAWBREAKER was an American Emo/Punk Rock band active from 1986 to 1996 and considered one of the most influential acts of the early-1990s emo movement. Lead vocalist and guitarist Blake Schwarzenbach, bassist Chris Bauermeister, and drummer Adam Pfahler formed the band while students at New York University, later relocating to Los Angeles where they released their debut album Unfun (1990) through independent record label Shredder Records. Relocating again to San Francisco the following year, they released 1992s Bivouac through the Tupelo Recording Company and The Communion Label. Schwarzenbachs charisma and personal, frustrated lyrics helped to establish him as a cult idol, even as he underwent surgery to remove painful and voice-threatening polyps from his throat. Jawbreaker toured with Nirvana in 1993 and released 24 Hour Revenge Therapy in 1994, attracting the attention of major labels. They signed a one million-dollar contract with DGC Records and released 1995s Dear You, but the albums polished production and smooth vocals resulted in a significant backlash from the bands core audience. Internal tensions led to Jawbreakers dissolution in 1996.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 18:00:01 +0000
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