Zuckerbaby

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Zuckerbaby
Origin Calgary, Canada
Genres Alternative rock, power pop
Years activepre-1996–present
LabelsNone, formerly Mercury/Polygram and Mercury/Universal
MembersAndy Eichhorn – Lead vocals, guitar
Reed Shimozawa – Guitar, vocals
Ed Tiegs – Bass, drums
Ian Grant – Drums
Website MySpace page

Zuckerbaby is an Alberta-based rock band that had some success in Canada during the late 1990s. The band formed out of local Calgary groove band Calliope. [1] The band was known for its power pop influences and the thick lead guitar sounds of Reed Shimozawa, an alumnus of Calgary-based hair metal band Smash L.A. [2] "Andromeda", "Heavy" and "Shampoo" were singles released from their debut, self-titled album. [3] Their second CD "Platinum Again" was released in 2000 and two singles were released from it ; "Overexposure" and "Holiday". The band was dropped from its label when Mercury Records was reorganized under Universal Music.

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On 28 August 2015, the band reunited with the appearance of original members, Andy Eichorn and Reed Shimozawa, who were joined by two local Calgary musicians for a one-time live opening show at the Marquee Beer Market and Stage with headlining band Age of Electric. [4]

Band members

Former members

The band also had co-writers for their Platinum Again album: [5]

Origin of the name

The name "Zuckerbaby" comes from a German art film, made in 1985, directed and written by Percy Adlon. [6] The film is also known as Sugarbaby .

Discography

YearTitleLabel
1996Ooh I'm So PrettyCalgary Band Compilation (featuring Andromeda and Jealousy)
1997ZuckerbabyMercury/Polygram
2000Platinum AgainMercury/Universal

Singles

YearSongAlbum
1997"Andromeda"Zuckerbaby
1997"Heavy"Zuckerbaby
1998"Shampoo"Zuckerbaby
2000"Overexposure"Platinum Again
2000"Holiday"Platinum Again

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