Institute (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Gavin Rossdale |
| Headquarters | United States |
Key people | Gavin Rossdale, Chris Traynor, Cache Tolman, Charlie Walker |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Institute was a rock group from the United States, led by Bush's frontman Gavin Rossdale. Their sole album, Distort Yourself, came out on September 13, 2005.
History
Formed in 2004 during a break taken by Gavin Rossdale's primary band Bush, Institute brought together Rossdale with guitarist Chris Traynor (who had previously played with Bush), bassist Cache Tolman (Rival Schools), and drummer Josh Freese, who served as a session drummer for their debut recording. Subsequently, Rossdale incorporated drummer Charlie Walker (Split Lip, Chamberlain) into the lineup.
Rossdale reunited with Interscope Records, the label behind Bush's initial three releases, and teamed up with producer and Helmet's lead vocalist Page Hamilton to create Distort Yourself.
The album was launched on September 13, 2005, entering the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart at position No. 81, with first-week sales surpassing 12,000 units. Its lead track, "Bulletproof Skin", achieved No. 28 on the Mainstream Rock Chart and No. 29 on the Modern Rock Chart.
During live shows, Institute performed several tracks originally by Bush, including "Machinehead", "The People that We Love", "Swallowed", an acoustic rendition of "Comedown", and "Glycerine". Their television appearances included a spot on The Tyra Banks Show following Rossdale's guitar lessons to Banks.
In late 2005, Institute supported U2 on select dates of the Vertigo Tour. By 2007, there were no intentions to maintain Institute as an ongoing project.
Band members
- Gavin Rossdale – vocals, guitar
- Chris Traynor – guitar
- Cache Tolman – bass
- Charlie Walker – drums
Discography
Studio albums
- Distort Yourself (2005) – peaked at number 81 on the US Billboard 200
Singles
| Year | Title | US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Bullet Proof Skin" | 26 | 26 | Distort Yourself |