Mars Electric
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
| Founder | Jacob Bunton |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Birmingham , United States |
Key people | Jacob Bunton, Michael Swann, Chris Simmons, Carl Ray Hopper, Matt Finn |
| Products | Albums: Beautiful Something (2000), Fame Among the Vulgar (2003) |
Mars Electric was a rock band originating from Birmingham, Alabama in the United States.
History
The band was initially established under the name Wish by frontman Jacob Bunton in Birmingham in 1995. They secured a contract with Atlantic Records in 1997 and completed an album; however, Atlantic Records chose not to release it and subsequently dropped the group. In 1999, A&R representative John Kalodner brought the band to Columbia, where their first album, Beautiful Something, was launched in February 2000. The ensemble featured Bunton on lead vocals, guitarist Michael Swann—who was later succeeded by Chris Simons—bassist Carl Ray Hopper, and drummer Matt Finn. After the album's release, Mars Electric supported prominent bands including Stone Temple Pilots, Mötley Crüe, Live, 3 Doors Down, Nickelback, Vertical Horizon, Alice Cooper, and Papa Roach on tour.
The group parted ways by the end of 2000. Subsequently, Bunton created Lynam, which went on to obtain a major-label contract several years afterward. In 2003, Magnus Soderkvist of Swedish label Atenzia Records uncovered an unreleased second album by Mars Electric and issued it as Fame Among the Vulgar in May 2003. At that point, Bunton was primarily dedicated to Lynam, while Chris Simmons later worked with Leon Russell.
Members
- Jacob Bunton – vocals, guitar (1995–2000)
- Carl Hopper – bass (1995–2000)
- Matt Finn – drums (1995–2000)
- Michael Swann – guitar (1995–1997)
- Chris Simmons – guitar (1997–2000)
- Jesse Suttle – drums (1995)
Discography
- Beautiful Something (Portrait/Columbia, 2000)
- Fame Among the Vulgar (Atenzia Records, 2003)