Ginger (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990s |
| Founder | Tom Hooper, Chris Hooper, Vincent Jones |
| Headquarters | Canada |
| Products | Albums, Singles |
Ginger was a Canadian rock ensemble active during the 1990s, established by former members of The Grapes of Wrath following Kevin Kane's departure. The group produced two albums and four singles throughout their career.
History
After Kevin Kane left The Grapes of Wrath, vocalist/guitarist/bassist Tom Hooper, drummer Chris Hooper, and keyboardist Vincent Jones continued collaborating. Due to ongoing legal conflicts concerning the rights to The Grapes of Wrath's name and catalogue, they adopted the new name Ginger.[1]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name In 1993, they issued a self-titled EP featuring session guitarists Lanny Hussey and Sean Ashby.
The band's 1994 album, Far Out, was recognized for closely reflecting the signature jangle-pop sound characteristic of The Grapes of Wrath.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Notably, it was one of the earliest releases to utilize Enhanced CD technology.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
In 1996, Vincent Jones departed, and Lanny Hussey became an official member. Ginger's subsequent album, Suddenly I Came to My Senses, incorporated influences from trip hop and electronic music. Jones returned as a "special guest" keyboardist, and Ashby also contributed. Backing vocals were provided by Sarah McLachlan. The song "Come to Me" was featured in the movie Kissed as well as its soundtrack.
Following this period, the band members pursued individual projects: Jones, Ashby, and Chris Hooper worked as session musicians—Jones and Ashby notably appeared on McLachlan's live recordings Mirrorball and Afterglow Live. Tom Hooper reunited with Kevin Kane for The Grapes of Wrath's 2000 release Field Trip, while Jones and Chris Hooper did not participate. Chris Hooper later took part in the 2013 reunion album High Road.
Singles
| Release Date | Title | Chart positions | Album |
| Canada RPM 100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | "The Earth Revolves Around You" | Ginger EP | |
| October 15, 1993 | "Try To Believe Me (Nettwerk Promo Sampler)" | ||
| August 1994 | "Solid Ground" | #46 | Far Out |
| January 1995 | "Far Out" | #76 | |
| October 1996 | "Everything You're Missing" | #23 | Suddenly I Came to My Senses |
| March 1997 | "Here With Me" | #27 |
Albums
- Ginger (1993)
- Far Out (1994)
- Suddenly I Came to My Senses (1996)
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