Transister
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 in Los Angeles, United States |
| Founder | Keely Hawkes, Eric Pressly, Gary Clark |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States / United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Transister was an alternative rock group originating from the United Kingdom and the United States, established in late 1995 in Los Angeles. Despite producing just one album that achieved modest commercial success, their songs were featured on multiple movie soundtracks. The ensemble was led by Keely Hawkes, who is the sister of British artist Chesney Hawkes and daughter of Len 'Chip' Hawkes from the British beat band the Tremeloes.
History
The inception of Transister came through the partnership of songwriter Eric Pressly, former Danny Wilson lead vocalist Gary Clark, and singer Keely Hawkes. Hawkes incorporated Pressly's compositions into her 1993 solo album released via EMI, while Pressly and Clark had previously collaborated in the band King L, which issued Great Day for Gravity in 1995. Motivated by initial songwriting accomplishments, they independently launched a six-track EP.
The group attracted major label interest after KCRW DJ Christopher Douridas featured their self-produced recordings on Morning Becomes Eclectic during early 1996. Transister's eponymous debut album was released in the United States by Interscope Records in 1997, with UK and international releases managed by Virgin Records. Their music was included on soundtracks for films such as Nightwatch (1997), Wild Things (1998), Jawbreaker (1999), Never Been Kissed (1999), Charlie's Angels (2000), and Cheaters (2000). On January 8, 2005, Hawkes and Pressly were married.
The single "Look Who's Perfect Now" attained a peak position of No. 56 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1998 and reached No. 76 on the Australian charts in June 1998. Another release, "Dizzy Moon," climbed to No. 90 in the UK charts in July 1998.
Album
- Transister (Interscope, 1997 / Virgin Records, 1998)
Singles
| Title | Year | UK | AUS | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Look Who's Perfect Now" | 1998 | 56 | 76 | Transister |
| "Dizzy Moon" | 1998 | 90 | — | Transister |