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Splender
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Splender

Genre: Alt / Indie, Alternative Pop/Rock, Post-Grunge
Origin: U.S.A
Active: 1997 - 2004,2009 - Present
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Biography

In 1990 guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Waymon Boone partnered with bassist James Cruz to launch the alternative pop/rock quartet Splender. After several lineup shifts, the New York-based ensemble settled on drummer Marc Slutsky and lead guitarist Jonathan Svec as its final members. The still-developing outfit then undertook a lengthy European festival tour supporting nu-metal titans Korn while also performing numerous local shows throughout New York City. Bandleader Waymon Boone, son of a professional R&B/disco singer, frequently traveled with his mother and thereby observed the difficulties inherent in a musician’s career. Those challenges failed to discourage him or his bandmates, who ultimately secured a Columbia Records contract after winning a contest that named them best band. Their persistence culminated in a collaboration with musician and producer Todd Rundgren for the 1999 debut album Halfway Down the Sky. The release yielded two modest crossover hits, “Yeah, Whatever” and “I Think God Can Explain,” yet fell short of commercial expectations. In 2001 the group aligned with legendary music mogul Clive Davis’s J Records, and a year later issued To Whom It May Concern.

Top Songs

  1. Halfway Down The SkyI Think God Can ExplainHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky3:57
  2. Halfway Down The SkyYeah, WhateverHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky3:43
  3. Halfway Down The SkySpace BoyHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky3:40
  4. Halfway Down The SkyMonotoneEHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky3:03
  5. Halfway Down The SkySpecialHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky3:11
  6. To Whom It May ConcernThe Loneliest Person I Know (Album Version)To Whom It May Concern · 2002To Whom It May Concern4:02
  7. Halfway Down The SkySupernaturalHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky4:06
  8. Halfway Down The SkyI ApologizeHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky3:21
  9. Halfway Down The SkyCigaretteHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky4:01
  10. To Whom It May ConcernSave It For Later (Album Version)To Whom It May Concern · 2002To Whom It May Concern4:00
  11. Halfway Down The SkyWallflowerHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky3:59
  12. Halfway Down The SkyIrresponsibleHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky3:08
  13. Halfway Down The SkySpinHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky3:42
  14. Halfway Down The SkyLondonHalfway Down The Sky · 1999Halfway Down The Sky6:12
  15. To Whom It May ConcernHere I Am, There You GoTo Whom It May Concern · 2002To Whom It May Concern3:21
  16. To Whom It May ConcernMaybe SomedayTo Whom It May Concern · 2002To Whom It May Concern3:50
  17. To Whom It May ConcernHappier This WayTo Whom It May Concern · 2002To Whom It May Concern2:56
  18. To Whom It May ConcernBut, AnywayTo Whom It May Concern · 2002To Whom It May Concern3:05
  19. To Whom It May ConcernHighTo Whom It May Concern · 2002To Whom It May Concern3:34
  20. To Whom It May ConcernGood EveningTo Whom It May Concern · 2002To Whom It May Concern4:32

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