Artist description Rick Dean Smith is a three-piece hard rock band with three independent releases

Similar Artists early metallica,soundgarden,ac/dc

Artist History Rick performs the National Anthem on electric guitar, center court, for the Philadelphia 76rs,a position he has held for the past five seasons. They are proud to be from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and can often be spotted at historic Penn's Landing or visiting their favorite watering hole. Afterlife has an extensive catalog of independent releases the most recent being Music to Suffer By in 2000 which contains the ever popular Sick Sad World, a parody of These Boots titled These Toots written by Chris, the acoustic Hate Crime, the instrumental Burr Fright written by Rick, and the Rascals cover How Can I be Sure. Released in 1998 was Afterlife which featured Glass Ceiling a song that won the band critical acclaim and had the band featured on Fox TV 29 Eagles Game Day Live. In 1996 they released Simplinteresting a mixture of hard rock, funk, and banshee style vocals that helped build a solid and fundamental foundation. Currently they are in the process of another release and as of now is untitled. Songs that will be appear on the next c.d. include Face Front (you know that I got your back) is sure to be the first of several singles, Kick Ass and Galaxy all three written by Rick who says these are some of the best songs I have ever written, they show an intelligent energy that I have been looking for. Outcast and Hang On whose lyrics were penned by friend Tom D. and music by Rick are fresh new directions for the band. oo oo ahh is another classic written by Chris with lyrics that are simple, clear and funny.

Group Members The group's distinctive sound is based on the vocal harmonies, individual and collaborative songwriting abilities of childhood friends Rick and Chris.

Instruments Rick-vocals,guitar Chris-vocals,bass Steve-drums

Albums 1)MUSIC TO SUFFER BY 2)AFTERLIFE 3)SIMPLINTERESTING

Press Reviews Go to www. audiosurge.com/afterlife www.loudenergy.com/afterlife www.garageband.com/afterlife

Additional Info DEAD SERIOUS/ TAKEN/ PIER SIX BRAWL/ SPACE JUNK PLANET/ BONEHEAD

Location Philadelphia, Pa - USA

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