Rocket Scientists

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Rocket Scientists
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Progressive rock
Years active1993–present
LabelsThink Tank Media
MembersMark McCrite
Erik Norlander
Don Schiff
Website Rocket Scientists official site

Rocket Scientists is a progressive rock band formed in the late 1980s by keyboardist Erik Norlander and vocalist / guitarist Mark McCrite. The band released their first CD, Earthbound, in 1993 joined by session bassist Don Schiff. Schiff quickly became a part of the band for their second release in 1995, Brutal Architecture, and the three toured in the US and Europe in 1997 along with drummer Tommy Amato culminating in the live CD, Earth Below and Sky Above: Live in Europe and America. In 1999, Rocket Scientists released Oblivion Days.

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Members

Current lineup

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums and compilations


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