Clearlight (American band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Headquarters | New Orleans , United States |
| Products | Instrumental rock music |
Clearlight is an instrumental rock ensemble originating from New Orleans, Louisiana, often referred to as the Mystick Krewe of Clearlight to differentiate it from other groups sharing the same name.
History
Established in 1996 as an instrumental side endeavor by musicians from New Orleans metal outfits Eyehategod, Down, and Crowbar, Clearlight provided its members with an opportunity to venture beyond their metal backgrounds. Following a series of performances locally and sporadically outside their hometown, they debuted with a self-titled album released by Tee Pee Records in 2000. The following year, they collaborated with Acid King on a split release titled The Father, the Son and the Holy Smoke, issued by Man's Ruin Records, which featured Scott "Wino" Weinrich (the Obsessed, Saint Vitus) lending vocals. Also in 2001, Clearlight participated in a split 7-inch with the Obsessed, where both bands covered tracks originally by Lynyrd Skynyrd; Clearlight’s rendition of "Cheatin Woman" included vocal contributions from Pepper Keenan of Corrosion of Conformity. Their music has appeared on various compilations such as Inhale and High Volume: The Stoner Rock Collection.
Members
- Jimmy Bower – guitar (1996–2001, 2012, 2016–present), drums (2016)
- Paul Webb – guitar (1996–2001, 2012, 2016–present)
- Andy Shepherd – bass guitar (1996–2001, 2012, 2016–present)
- Ross Karpelman – electric organ (1996–2001, 2012, 2016–present)
- Kevin Bond – guitar (2016–present)
- Aaron Hill – drums (2016–present)
Former members
- Joey Lacaze – drums (1996–2001, 2012; deceased 2013)
Albums
- The Mystick Krewe of Clearlight LP/CD (2000 Tee Pee Records)
- The Father, the Son and the Holy Smoke split CD with Acid King (2001 Man's Ruin Records)
Singles
- Split 7-inch featuring covers of Lynyrd Skynyrd songs shared with The Obsessed (2001)
Compilation appearances
- "Railhead" included on Inhale CD (2000 Spitfire Records)
- "Electrode" featured on Guerrilla Jukebox Vol 1 CD (2003 Tee Pee Records)
- "Ride Out" present on High Volume: The Stoner Rock Collection CD (2004 High Times Records)