Cherry Monroe

Cherry Monroe
OriginYoungstown, Ohio, USA[1]
GenresAlternative rock
Years active2004–2006
LabelsUniversal Records
Past membersMatt Toka
Jason Levis
Ryan Harris
Frankie Bennett
Dave Saltzman

Cherry Monroe is a band originating from Youngstown, Ohio and Pittsburgh, PA. They made their way into the American pop music industry with their debut single "Satellites" in July 2005, reaching No. 85 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2]

The band formed in 2004 with Matt Toka (lead), Jason Levis (drums), David Saltman (bass), and Ryan Harris (guitar). Another guitarist, Frankie Bennett, joined later. The band was initially named The Velvet Idols, but was made to be re-named Cherry Monroe by their first record label.[3]

Shortly afterwards the band was signed to Universal Records.[4][5]

In July 2006, the label dropped the band and that lead vocalist Matt Toka to announce his departure from the band to pursue a solo music career.[6]

In 2012, Matt Toka released a self-titled album produced by Rob Cavallo. Matt Toka followed the release by going on Warped Tour and Bamboozle Festival. He has also toured with Falling in Reverse,[7] All American Rejects, and Breath Carolina.

Discography

  • Cherry Monroe (2004)
  • The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful (2005)[8]

References

  1. ^ "MTV Artist". MTV. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012.
  2. ^ Johnny Loftus, Rovi. "Artist Cherry Monroe". 99.9 Virgin Radio. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
  3. ^ SHAULIS, DEBORA (October 28, 2004). "Cherry Monroe stakes out its own niche". The Vindicator. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
  4. ^ Mishaan, Joyce (September 22, 2005). "Music Preview: Cherry Monroe feeling 'Beautiful' with Universal debut". Pittsburgh Gazette. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
  5. ^ Ryan. "Matt Toka's Second Crack in Music". Alternative Addiction. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Cherry Monroe singer quits". The Vindicator. July 27, 2006. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
  7. ^ Colwell, Matthew. "Falling In Reverse announce tour with Enter Shikari, I See Stars, letlive. and Matt Toka". Alternative Press. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  8. ^ Rademacher, Brian. "Cherry Monroe Album Review". Rock Eyez. Retrieved 25 April 2013.


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