Peel (California band) explained

Peel
Origin:	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genre:	Power pop, alternative rock
Years Active:	1999–2001
Label:	Beyond Music
Associated Acts:	AM Radio Tsar Avant Garde Lunchbox Ridel High
Past Members:	Kevin Ridel Steve Coulter Steve LeRoy Matt Fuller

Peel^[1] ^[2] was an American rock band formed by musician Kevin Ridel in 1999 following the breakup of Ridel High. Ridel recruited Steve LeRoy of Ridel High on guitar, Matt Fuller later replaced Steve LeRoy on guitar and finally Joe Higgins (AM Radio) on drums. Peel recorded and released one album titled Blindside^[3] ^[4] produced by Face to Face singer Trever Keith, track 6 on the album "Facelift" was previously released as a Ridel High song on the 2000 compilation CD Happy Meals 2^[5] Blindside was recorded in tribute Kevin's dad, Gerald “Jerry” Ridel.

Peel^[6] were active until 2001, Kevin Ridel then took Joe Higgins with him and went on to form AM Radio in 2001 who remain active until this very day.

Discography

Peels only album was Blindside, recorded in 1999.

Blindside - 1999

Set 'em Up 2:44
Summer Song 3:36
Grounded 3:56
Birthday Present 3:56
Gel 4:47
Facelift 2:21
Overlife 4:39
Day To Day 4:44
Nightmares 3:25
Angel On My Shoulder 2:33
Silence Is Deadly 3:56
Blindside 3:07

Personnel

Band members

1999–2001 lineup

Kevin Ridel – bass, lead vocals
Steve LeRoy – guitar
Steve Coulter - drums
Matt Fuller (2001) - guitar

External links

Notes and References

Web site: Peel mention in MTV article. https://web.archive.org/web/20141112004826/http://www.mtv.com/news/1473358/weezers-rivers-cuomo-helps-am-radio-dress-for-success/. dead. November 12, 2014. mtv.com.
Web site: Peel mention. wilfullyobscure. 25 October 2008 .
Web site: Blindside on 'Best ROCK Albums of the New Millennium (So Far...)'. rateyoumusic.com.
Web site: Peel Blindside Review. crystalsphere1.blogspot.co.uk.
Web site: Facelift on Happy Meals 2. allmusic.com.
Web site: Peel mention in AM Radio bio. sonicmanagement.net.