Goudie (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Goudie was a glam rock ensemble originating from Austin, Texas, with Johnny Goudie serving as the lead vocalist and principal figure.
Initially launched in 1996 as a solo endeavor by Johnny Goudie, the group took shape in 1997 when Einar Pedersen joined on bass, Bill Lefler handled drums, and Jimmy Messer assumed the role of lead guitarist. Early in 1998, performing without an official band name, they showcased their music several times at the South by Southwest event in Austin. Their performances caught the attention of Dan McCarroll and Lars Ulrich, Metallica's drummer, who subsequently signed them to Ulrich’s newly established label under Elektra Records. The band then adopted the name Goudie, while the label was known as "The Music Company" (TMC).
In July 2000, Goudie introduced their first album, Peep Show, and embarked on a nationwide tour alongside bands such as Blur, Supergrass, and Unified Theory, cultivating a dedicated following. Their track "Drag City" was included on ASCAP’s compilation EAR Volume 3.
By 2001, Bill Lefler departed to focus on session drumming and was succeeded by Nina Singh. During the recording sessions for their sophomore album in June of that year, Goudie was dropped from Elektra Records due to corporate changes following the merger between Time Warner and AOL. Shortly after, The Music Company label ceased operations. The band then signed with the independent label India Records. Midway through 2001, Jimmy Messer left and Sean Mullens took over lead guitar duties. Following the tour supporting ...Effects of Madness, Goudie disbanded after six years together.
Members
- Johnny Goudie - vocals, guitar, piano
- Einar Pedersen - bass
- Kyle Schneider - drums (1997–1998)
- Bill Lefler - drums (1998–2001)
- Nina Singh - drums (2001–2002)
- Jimmy Messer - lead guitar (1998–2001)
- Sean Mullens - lead guitar (2001–2002)
- Jonas Wilson - lead guitar (2002)
- Mark Addison - keyboard
Discography
- Peep Show (2000)
- ...Effects of Madness (2002)