Superchick
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Max Hsu |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States, Europe, North America |
Key people | Max Hsu, Tricia Brock, Melissa Brock, Dave Ghazarian, Matt Dally, Brandon Estelle |
| Products | Music albums |
Superchick, initially known as Superchi11 and later as Superchic[k], was a Christian rock group from the United States that remained active between 1999 and 2013.
1999–2006: Formation, Karaoke Superstars, Last One Picked, and Beauty from Pain
The band was established in 1999 by producer Max Hsu, who aimed to form a female-led ensemble. The group featured sisters Melissa and Tricia Brock. Originally called Superchi11, a name inspired by a fan's online handle, the band later adopted the name Superchic[k] to enhance clarity. The founding members included vocalists Tricia and Melissa Brock, guitarists Melissa, Max Hsu, and Dave Ghazarian, drummer Ben Dally, bassist Matt Dally, and Max on keyboards.
Their debut album was independently released in 2000 before they secured a contract with Inpop Records. Under Inpop, their first studio project, Karaoke Superstars (2001), received a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the 33rd GMA Dove Awards. To support this release, the band toured across Europe and North America with Jim Scherer as their manager. Their third album, Last One Picked (2002), achieved No. 10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and reached No. 19 on the Contemporary Christian Albums chart.
October 2003 saw the release of their initial remix compilation, Regeneration, which climbed to No. 18 on the Contemporary Christian Albums chart. Subsequently, Matt Dally exited the group and was succeeded by drummer Brandon Estelle.
2006–2010: Breakthrough, Beauty From Pain 1.1, and Rock What You Got
On March 29, 2005, Superchick unveiled their fourth album, Beauty from Pain. Following this release, the band streamlined their name by dropping the square brackets. This album earned a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards and secured the top spot on the Heatseekers chart. Transitioning from Inpop to Columbia Records, they issued a remix version titled Beauty From Pain 1.1 in July 2006. During this period, they headlined ShoutFest 2006 alongside artists such as Building 429 and Krystal Meyers.
Their fifth and concluding studio album, Rock What You Got, was launched on June 24, 2008. It marked their highest commercial achievement by reaching No. 61 on the Billboard 200. The album also garnered a nomination for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. After Estelle's departure in 2009, drummer Chase Lovelace joined the lineup.
2010–2016: Reinvention, Recollection, and dissolution
Superchick unveiled their second remix compilation, Reinvention, on April 20, 2010. This album reached a peak position of No. 18 on the Top Christian Albums chart. On May 3, 2013, the band's drummer Chase Lovelace passed away due to bile duct cancer. Later that year, the group declared their official breakup, with producer Max Hsu attributing the split largely to individual members pursuing solo projects. Hsu also disclosed that five previously unreleased tracks featuring Lovelace's contributions would be made available. These songs were included in the band's concluding album, Recollection, which was released on October 29, 2013. The band briefly reunited in 2016 to perform at Lifest, the venue where they had their inaugural concert, marking their final appearance there.
Members
Final line-up
- Tricia Baumhardt – lead vocals (1999–2013, 2016)
- Dave Ghazarian – lead guitar (1999–2013, 2016)
- Matt Dally – bass guitar, rap vocals, keyboards (1999–2013, 2016)
- Max Hsu – DJ, keyboards (1999–2013, 2016)
- Andy Vegas – percussion (1999–2001, 2016)
- Brandon Estelle – drums (2004–2009, 2016)
Former members
- Justin Sharbono – guitar (1999–2002)
- Ben Dally – drums (1999–2001)
- Brian Fitch – drums (2002–2003)
- Aaron Tosti – drums (2004)
- Clayton Hunt – drums (2009–2010)
- Chase Lovelace – drums (2010–2012; died 2013)
- Dave Clo – bass guitar, acoustic guitar (2002–2003, 2012)
- Melissa Brock – rhythm guitar, harmony vocals (1999–2011, 2013)
Discography
Studio albums
- Karaoke Superstars (2001)
- Last One Picked (2002)
- Beauty from Pain (2005)
- Rock What You Got (2008)