The Rockfords
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1 June 1999 in Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
| Products | Studio albums, live albums, extended plays, singles |
The Rockfords was a rock ensemble from the United States, established in Seattle, Washington, in 1999. The lineup included Carrie Akre, Chris Friel, and Danny Newcomb from Goodness, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, along with Rick Friel from Jodie Watts. This group served primarily as a side venture for its members, all of whom had achieved recognition with their original bands.
History
During the mid-1980s, Chris Friel, Rick Friel, Danny Newcomb, and Mike McCready collaborated in the Seattle-based band Shadow. After efforts to gain traction within the Los Angeles music market proved unsuccessful, Shadow disbanded. Subsequently, McCready became a founding member of Pearl Jam in 1990, while Chris Friel and Danny Newcomb joined Goodness. In approximately June 1998, Friel and Newcomb invited McCready to join Goodness onstage prior to a Pearl Jam performance. This collaboration led to the creation of The Rockfords, which also included Rick Friel and Goodness frontwoman Carrie Akre. The band's name was inspired by McCready’s favorite television series, The Rockford Files.
Their first album, The Rockfords, was launched on February 1, 2000, under Epic Records. Produced by John Goodmanson, the record featured Nancy Wilson of Heart providing guest vocals on the track "Riverwide". Although reviews were varied, the album was recognized as an engaging collaborative project. Following at least five concerts in Seattle during 2000, the members returned to focus on their primary bands.
In 2003, The Rockfords reunited for several performances in Seattle and began composing new material. That year they issued a live recording titled Live Seattle, WA 12/13/03 through Kufala Recordings. A subsequent EP containing fresh tracks, Waiting..., also produced by Goodmanson, was released in 2004.
By 2021, the band regained ownership of their debut album and reissued it digitally in January 2022.
Band members
- Carrie Akre – lead vocals
- Chris Friel – drums
- Rick Friel – bass guitar
- Mike McCready – guitar
- Danny Newcomb – guitar
Studio albums
| Year | Album information |
|---|---|
| 2000 | The Rockfords
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Live albums
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Live Seattle, WA 12/13/03
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Extended plays
| Year | Release details |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Waiting...
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Singles
| Year | Single title | Album association |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Silver Lining" | The Rockfords |
Other appearances
| Year | Track title | Compilation title | Label name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Silver Lining" | Down to You: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture | Epic Records |