Squint Entertainment

Squint Entertainment

Squint Entertainment was a record label owned by Word Entertainment, started in 1997 and run by musician and songwriter Steve Taylor [ [http://www.sockheaven.net/press/squint/pr_19970918.html Launch of Squint Entertainment (Squint Press Release) - September 18th, 1997 (Sock Heaven) ] ] . Squint pushed Sixpence None the Richer to mainstream success with their single "Kiss Me". (The band had been popular in the CCM genre for several years before that.) Other successful bands, such as Chevelle, emerged from Squint's brief creative life. [ [http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608002440/Steve-Taylor.html Steve Taylor Biography - Discography, Music, Lyrics, Album, CD, Career, Famous Works, and Awards ] ]

Other bands on Squint have included LA Symphony, Waterdeep, Burlap To Cashmere, The Insyderz, Radial Angel and PFR.

The company started a major film project called "St. Gimp" but the project was abandoned when Taylor was forced out of company leadership. [ [http://www.sockheaven.net/press/articles/7ball_199807-08/ Steve Taylor/Squint - 7 Ball Magazine, July/August 1998 (Sock Heaven) ] ]

The label name was resurrected by Word Entertainment after Taylor's departure, to create a new, unrelated label as an avenue for potential crossover acts under their newfound partnership with AOL Time Warner. The only common element was the existence of Sixpence None the Richer on the label's roster, due to their existing contract.

See also

* List of record labels

External links

* [http://www.tollbooth.org/2003/features/staylor.html The Phantom Tollbooth] - Steve Taylor discussing the end of Squint

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Squint — Squint, means to look with the eyes partly closed. It may also refer to:* Squint, a commonly used alternative name for the medical condition, strabismus * Squint Entertainment record label * Squint (antenna) * Squint, an alternative name for a… …   Wikipedia

  • Dove Awards of 1999 — This is a list of the nominees and winners of the 30th annual Dove Awards, held in 1999. The Dove Awards, were created in 1969 by the Gospel Music Association to honor the outstanding achievements in contemporary Christian and gospel music. They… …   Wikipedia

  • 30th GMA Dove Awards — Date March 24, 1999 Venue Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee Host John Tesh TV in the United States Network Syndicated to certain markets only …   Wikipedia

  • The Insyderz — Infobox musical artist | Name = The Insyderz Img capt = Cover of Skalleluia Landscape = no Background = group or band Alias = Origin = Genre = Ska, Punk, Ska core Years active = 1996 ndash; 2005 Label = Squint Entertainment KMG Records Floodgate… …   Wikipedia

  • Steve Taylor — Infobox musical artist Name = Steve Taylor Img capt = Steve Taylor Img size = Landscape = Background = solo singer Birth name = Roland Stephen Taylor Alias = Born = Birth date and age|1957|12|9|mf=y Brawley, California Died = Origin = Instrument …   Wikipedia

  • Sixpence None the Richer — Infobox musical artist Name = Sixpence None the Richer Img capt = Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Birth name = Alias = Born = Died = Origin = New Braunfels, Texas, U.S. Instrument = Genre = Pop rock, Christian rock Occupation =… …   Wikipedia

  • Chevelle — This article is about the American rock trio. For the automobile produced by Chevrolet, see Chevrolet Chevelle. For the Australian power pop band, see The Chevelles. Chevelle Chevelle in 2007. From left to right: Sam Loeffler and Pete Loeffler …   Wikipedia

  • Waterdeep (band) — This is an article on Waterdeep the band; see Waterdeep (city) for the fictional city of the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. Waterdeep is an independent Christian band from Kansas City, Missouri, currently on hiatus from touring. The roots of… …   Wikipedia

  • LA Symphony — Infobox musical artist Name = LA Symphony Img capt = Img size = Landscape = yes Background = group or band Origin = Los Angeles, California, USA flagicon|USA Instrument = Genre = Hip hop Christian hip hop Occupation = Years active = 1997–present… …   Wikipedia

  • Chevelle — Datos generales Origen …   Wikipedia Español

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”