Biography
The boys of 4Saken joined forces in the summer of 2002 and have been pushing forward ever since. They're music has been compared to that of some of the popular modern rock bands, but with a different kind of edge. "4Saken puts the guts back into songs" said one writer. Hailing from Bloomsburg, PA 4Saken has pushed their modern sound with a twist from as far North as New York to as far South as Tennessee and Arkansas. They have been called one of the best up-and-coming bands in the state as well as one of the best rock and roll bands on the planet. There's never a dull moment at a 4Saken show. They keep things entertaining with a very energetic live show. They broke up July 2004.
Jim Earnest Drums
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Kent Reinford Guitar, vocals
Taylor Austin Guitar, vocals
Aaron Austin Bass
Joey Hampton Lead vocals
Band Highlights:
·September 2002:
4Saken plays to approximately 1000 people at their first show, opening for Breaking Benjamin.
·October 2002
They launch their official website which attracts 1600 hits per month.
·February 2003
Taking their first trip out of state, 4Saken plays at Gatsby’s in Johnson City, TN. They have since been asked back on regular basis. They’re also invited to play at The West End in Little Rock, AK.
·April 2003
After 4 months, 4Saken wins the Coors Original Weakest Link competition, outplaying 17 other bands.
·May 2003
4Saken plays with Quiet Riot.
·July 2003
Their first EP 4saken, which is sponsored by Coors Original, is finished.
·August 2003
They make it to the final round of Rolling Rocks’ “Best Band in PA” Competition
·September 2003
4Saken gets a great reaction from a crowd of over 2000, opening up for Saliva.
·October 2003
4Saken releases their first EP. They sell over 500 copies in the first week. Four of the six songs have been added to radio. Stations include 97.9X in Wilkes-Barre, PA, 94.1 in Sunbury, PA and 92.5KGB in Binghamton, NY.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.