The Killjoys (Canadian band)

The Killjoys (Canadian band)

Infobox Musical artist
Name = The Killjoys


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Origin = flagicon|Canada Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Genre = Alternative rock
Post-grunge
Years_active = 1992 – 1998?
Label = Warner Music Canada
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Current_members = Mike Trebilcock
Gene Champagne
Shelley Woods
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The Killjoys were a Canadian alternative rock band formed in 1992. Their sound was partly influenced by The Lemonheads.

Their first album was "Starry", released in 1994, followed by "Gimme Five" in 1996, and "Melos Modos" in 1997. In 1998 a live album was released entitled "Onenight and a Morningafter". A "best of" compilation was released in 2005 called "Essentials".

They received a Juno Award for "Best New Group" in 1997 and a Rock Radio Award for "Independent Artist of the Year".

The singles "Today I Hate Everyone" and "Dana" were played on MuchMusic and MusiquePlus. The song "Rave + Drool" from "Gimme Five" was included on the very first Big Shiny Tunes compilation album. However, the band did not receive much exposure outside of Canada.

After filming a music video for "I've Been Good" (from "Melos Modos") in Mexico, the film was stolen by a crew member. The crew member demanded $13,000, threatening to destroy the film otherwise. The ransom was paid and the footage was returned safely. [ [http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/K/Killjoys.html The Killjoys biography] at Jam!]

In 2000, lead singer/guitarist Mike Trebilcock released his first solo album entitled "Shield Millions".

Members

Mike Trebilcock was the primary songwriter, and he played guitar and sang vocals. Gene Champagne played the drums and Shelley Woods played the bass and provided back-up vocals.

Discography

* "Starry" (1994), Bug-a-boo / Warner Music Canada
* "Gimme Five" (1996), Warner Music Canada
* "Melos Modos" (1997), Warner Music Canada
* "Onenight and a Morningafter" (1999), Shoreline Records
* "Essentials" (2005), Rhino Entertainment / Warner Music Canada

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