Artist description The Kings of Friggin' Power Pop!

Music Style Power Pop

Musical Influences Replacements - REM - X - Lou Reed

Similar Artists Gin Blossoms - Matthew Sweet - Replacements

Artist History True Rumor was originally formed in 1984. Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist Steve Meko and Drummer Bobby Lee Moller had both been members of the New York City based Hardcore band "Victims of Society", which had disbanded earlier that year. Steve and Bobby wanted to form a band with a more melodic, straight ahead rock sound. Their first recruit was Bassist Timmy Boyland, who was formerly a member of "The Dispositions" - a band that had shared the same indie-label as V.O.S.. Keyboardist Paul Stanich was soon added, to make the original line-up of True Rumor complete. This line-up released True Rumors Debut LP "Silent Generation" in February 1988 on Catch Em Records. The LP contained the Songs "Midnight Ride", "Without You", "Excessive Ways", "Walkin' From Your Heart", and "Revolving Doors" - Which were recorded at Noise New York Studios in NYC between April and May 1987. The title track "Silent Generation", "Iowa", and "Something More" were recorded during the Summer of 1986, with Huw Gower (Guitarist with The Records, Graham Parker, and David Johansen) lending production assistance. Keyboardist Paul Stanich left the band in 1988 after the release of the debut LP to persue his interest in Music Production in Nashville. True Rumor added Lead Guitarist Kenny Newton, a veteran of the New Jersey Rock Nightclub Circuit, after Stanich's departure. The band soon began work on their second release, a CD titled "Knee Deep in Circumstance". "Knee Deep.." was released in 1989 on the MiniTrue Music label. The CD included 10 new True Rumor compositions, as well as 3 songs from their debut LP. The CD contained the songs "Right By Her", "Winning Track", "Lonely Shadow", "Look Back and Know", "Trust", "I'm Sure It's Real", "Open Your Eyes", "Get To Know You", "I'm There", "Random Fire", "Iowa", "Silent Generation", and "Midnight Ride". The CD was recorded at Mix-O-Lydian studios with engineer Don Sternecker, and was self-produced. True Rumor played the New York/New Jersey Nightclub circuit extensively from 1984 through 1989 - Including The Limelight, Stone Pony, The Bitter End, Kennys Castaways, and Maxwells. They released one 45 - "Iowa" b/w "Something More" in 1987 on their own True Music label. True Rumor appeared on Four Compilation releases in the 80's - Their Song "Silent Generation" appeared on "City Tracks Volume One" and "Iowa" appeared on "City Tracks Volume 3", both released by Long Island Indie label Catch Em Records. Their song "Random Fire" was featured on the CD "Greetings From New Jersey" released by Westwood Records. Their song "Winning Track" was featured on the CD "Fresh Kills" released by WSIA - a college radio station in New York.

Group Members Steve Meko (Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter) - Tim Boyland (Bassist) - Bobby Lee Moller (Drums) - Paul Stanich (Keyboards) - Kenny Newton (Lead Guitar)

Instruments Guitar (Steve and Ken) - Bass (Tim) - Drums (Bobby Lee) - Keys (Paul)

Albums Silent Generation (LP-1988)- Knee Deep In Circumstance (CD-1989)

Press Reviews "Silent Generation" LP Reviews: "Delivering Rock and Roll the Way it Should Be - Full of Spirit, Energy & Conviction" Staten Island Advance "Four Guys Who Rejoice in their Charged Backlash against Everyday Pop" Long Island Ear "True Rumor Avoids the Cliche-Ridden line for topics of lasting interest" East Coast Rocker "Cool! Band displays Wit, Chops, and a Breezy Melodic Command of Good ol' Straightahead Rock-N-Roll" Jersey Beat - "Knee Deep In Circumstance" Reviews: "One of New Jersey's Brightest Young Bands" Billboard Magazine "An Impressive Display of Musicianship and Songwriting Craftmanship" NJ Star Ledger "...Big Guitar Sound that's as Appealing on Record as it is on Stage" NY Daily News "...Power Pop with Wit and Conviction" Asbury Park Press "...As Fun and Refreshing as a Drunken Romp Through a Grassy Field - Unforgettable" East Coast Rocker "Roars Out of the Box...Will Definitely Be Heard From on the National Scene" Bruce Haring "..This Could Be the Album that puts True Rumor into the Mainstream and onto the Charts" Kellie Hirth "Knee Deep In Circumstance has True Rumor Poised on the Verge of National Success" Advisor Journal "True Rumor May Be to the 90's what U2 was to the 80's" Staten Island Advance

Additional Info Iowa/Something More (45 rpm 1987)

Location NYC, NY - USA

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