Top 10 Favorite Opening Acts #5 - Chevelle
@teamfreak16 (43602)
Denver, Colorado
May 11, 2016 3:18pm CST
#5 in my Top 10 Favorite Opening Acts series takes us to Chicago, home of Chevelle. The band was formed in 1995 by the Loeffler brothers (vocalist/guitarist Pete, bassist Joe, and drummer Sam. Brother-in-law Dean Bernardini has taken the departed Joe's spot.)
Point #1 is the title track from their 1999 Steve Albini-produced debut. The song was a bit of a hit, reaching #40 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
I saw Chevelle open for Type O Negative in 1999 at the Ogden Theater in Denver.
I remember loving their set for the energy put fourth, but mainly because they reminded me a lot of Tool. Particularly because Pete's vocal style is reminiscent of that of Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan, while his guitar play is similar to Tool's Adam Jones.
All in all, it was a tight, professional set, and I enjoyed it immensely.
the two songs now as one...plays better together i think i dont own either of the songs
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very true.
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
12 May 16
@teamfreak16 well not bad.But I have heard better .It was okay
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its been a while since i played Send the Pain Below.@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
12 May 16
Glad if could finally play something you like!
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@LeaPea2417 (40032)
• Toccoa, Georgia
11 May 16
Oh yes, I remember that song now. It has been awhile since I heard it, I did like it.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
11 May 16
Terrific intro lead in. Fine guitar play.
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@teamfreak16 (43602)
• Denver, Colorado
11 May 16
It blew me away when they did it. I was impressed enough to buy the CD the next day.
