Artist description Torn is an alternative rock band from San Francisco that combines rock, pop and punk to create attitude driven songs full of emotion and power

Music Style Alternative rock

Musical Influences Beatles, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Fugazi, The Doors, alcohol

Similar Artists Third Eye Blind, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Bush

Artist History Torn pound out hook-oriented, attitude driven songs full of emotion and power. Their approach to alternative rock is undeniably unique with melody and groove being an integral part of their appeal. "While we certainly want to overwhelm everyone with the band's power, the most important thing for us is that the songs burn in your head", says Brett the band's singer. Formed in 1995, the band began with an immediate sense of chemistry when Brett Crockett, originally from Chicago, hooked up with drummer Bruce Fulford. Bruce, new to San Francisco after a few years "living the music scene" in London, found they shared a unique musical direction. Looking for the perfect guitarist the new band met up with Paul Vinyl who had just relocated to the west coast from New Hampshire to find "surf and sun; instead I found San Francisco". They immediately began writing and recording songs in their rehearsal studio, within an abandoned ship yard on the San Francisco bay. "The shipyard holds the largest collection of artists, painters and musicians in the whole world and that explains the atmosphere and vibe of the place", relates Bruce. Bassist Brian Templeton became the newest member of the band, forcing his way into the group in 1997. "I got a tape, flipped out and told them that I was the player they needed." Currently, Torn has a 6 song EP co-produced by Dave Schiffman (The Chili Peppers, Alanis Morrisette, Liz Phair, Frank Black, Dave Navarro). The EP was recorded at Grizzly Studios in Petaluma, CA and mixed in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Torn can be seen playing throughout California, with frequent shows in LA and San Francisco

Instruments Voice, guitars, bass, drums, attitude, lots of cool old boxes that make great sounds

Press Reviews Wow, alternative rock with a bite! As I popped in the CD and started to give it a listen, I re-checked the stereo to see if I had accidentally bumped the radio on... Yup, Torn has a fantastic sound and a string of potential hits long enough to fly a kite! - Bay Scene Magazine

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Location San Francisco, California - USA

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