The Dear & Departed

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The Dear & Departed
Also known as D&D
Origin Orange County, California, USA
Genre(s) New Wave, Rock, Gothic
Years active 2006 - present
Label(s) Science Records
Associated acts Day of Contempt
Website The Dear & Departed's myspace
Members
Dan Under - Vocals
Darren Parkinson - Guitar
Matt Baker - Guitar
Former members
Simon O’Gorman
Lisa Marx
Joel Bourne
David Williams

The Dear & Departed is a rock band from Orange County, California.

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[edit] Background

Many American bands find traveling outside the United States a chance to earn success abroad which then may translate into fame at home. The Dear & Departed turned this idea on its head with five young men from overseas coming to the U.S. to make music and a name for themselves. For Dan Under (vocals), Darren Parkinson (guitar), Joel Bourne (drums), Simon O’Gorman (guitar) and David Williams (bass), the move from their homes and families granted them the chance to explore the American music scene personally. It also ultimately ended with them being signed by Science Records, going on the Vans Warped Tour and working with other experienced artists and producers.

The Dear & Departed has accomplished a tremendous amount in an extremely short time. Forming in 2006 after Under, Bourne and O’Gorman’s former band (Day of Contempt) dissolved, the three added Parkinson and Williams to the mix and found the combination of talents and personalities worked in their favor. Working with producer Chris Vrenna, they recorded their debut album, Something Quite Peculiar, in December of 2006. Vrenna has worked with bands such as U2, Smashing Pumpkins, Killing Joke, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson and Gnarls Barkley. Jade Puget from AFI also contributed additional production for the album. Something Quite Peculiar was released on May 22, 2007.

In the year 2007 the band shared the stage with bands such as AFI, Sick Of It All, Saosin, Norma Jean, Alexisonfire, and Avenged Sevenfold. Also, they participated in the Vans Warped Tour 2007. After extensive touring, Simon O’Gorman left the band as a dear friend in December of 2007. He was replaced by Matt Baker, who contributed keyboards on Something Quite Peculiar. With Matt on board, they began 2008 by touring with Tiger Army and Revolution Mother.

On may 8th the band posted a blog on their myspace stating that the band had decided Joel Bourne (drums),and David Williams (bass)would no longer be part of the band.

[edit] Members

  • Dan Under - Vocals
  • Darren Parkinson - Guitar
  • Matt Baker - Guitar

[edit] Former Members

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Special Guest appearances on "Something Quite Peculiar" includes: Dallas Green from Alexisonfire and City and Colour and Jessica Origliasso from the Veronicas.

[edit] Tours

[edit] Trivia

  • They have their own shoes designed by Nike.
  • Dan Under wears the necklace that Davey Havok gave him.
  • Dan Under was born in Middlesbrough, England in 1980.
  • Simon O'Gorman was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1983.
  • Joel Bourne was born in Broken Hill, Australia in 1983.
  • Darren Parkinson was born in Liverpool, England in 1985.
  • David Williams was born in Bridgend, Wales in 1986.
  • Matt Baker is the younger brother of Zacky Vengeance of Avenged Sevenfold

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