Men, Women & Children (band)

Men, Women & Children
Also known as Easy Tiger, Torpedo
Genres Electropop, dance-rock
Years active 2004–2008
Labels Reprise
Associated acts Glassjaw, Cubic Zirconia, Color Film
Members TJ Penzone
Rick Penzone
Past members Todd Weinstock
Nick Conceller
David Sullivan-Kaplan
Christopher Wrigley
Jason Giammule

Men, Women & Children (formerly known as Easy Tiger, Torpedo)[1] was an electropop band formed in 2004 by ex-Glassjaw guitarist Todd Weinstock and TJ Penzone.[2] They released their self-titled debut album in 2006.[3] Penzone initially wanted the band to be named Easy Tiger, but had to rename the band after a band in Chicago by the same name refused to sell him the rights.[4]

They have supported acts such as Metric, Gang of Four, Rx Bandits, De La Soul, Brand New, The Format, Snoop Dogg, Head Automatica and ¡Forward, Russia!. They also headlined their own shows with supporting acts like We Are The Fury.

On June 13, 2007, according to a blog posted on their Myspace page, the band separated itself from Warner/Reprise Records citing a lack of distribution of their first album as the major reason they wanted to leave.

On November 19, 2008, according to a blog posted by Todd and Nick on Myspace, three had left the band, including Todd, Nick, and David "Skully" Sullivan-Kaplan. The primary reason for the departures was a lack of communication caused by the distance between band members. Their last show with the band was on December 29, 2008 in New York City.

TJ Penzone has moved on to form "these People", and Rick Penzone is currently part of Color Film along with Glassjaw frontman Daryl Palumbo. Todd and Nick are now part of Cubic Zirconia. Skully has since married and lives in the UK and currently plays for Razorlight.

Discography

Singles

Members

References

  1. Tilles, Brad. "Men, Women, & Children Create Disco Delight". The Daily Campus. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  2. "Men, Women & Children Stand Tall". Spin. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  3. GUZMN, RAFER (Mar 19, 2006). "Getting into the groove, Men Women & Children just let their dance vibe do the talking". Newsday. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  4. Guzman, Rafer (October 21, 2004). "WITH THE BAND". Newsday. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  5. Apar, Corey. "Men, Women & Children (review)". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 November 2013.

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