Founded: 1992
Location: United States
Everclear is an American rock band formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1991. The band was formed by Art Alexakis, the band's lead songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist; and for most of the band's height of popularity, consisted of Craig Montoya on bass guitar and Greg Eklund on drums. After the limited release of their independently released debut album, World of Noise, the band found success with their first three albums on Capitol Records: Sparkle and Fade, So Much for the Afterglow, and Songs from an American Movie Vol. One: Learning How to Smile, which were all certified platinum in sales. However, the following two albums Songs from an American Movie Vol. Two: Good Time for a Bad Attitude and Slow Motion Daydream, were not as well received, and as sales suffered, Montoya and Eklund left the band shortly after in 2003.
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Art Alexakis has attained a psychology degree and completed three years of "super intense" master life coach training to help creative people reach their goals.
“We became very good friends and big admirers of each other’s work, so it’s a dream come true to be able to tour together again.”
The Portland band returns to Australia in February 2023 for a huge 17-date tour!
"Australia has always been a very special place for Everclear."
"One of the reasons I wanted to be more public about my disease is that I have been hearing a lot of people say that I am drinking again or back on drugs because they have seen me look unsteady on stage or around town..."
"Nostalgia is alive and well and paying Everclear's bills."
"For a dude in his 50s, Alexakis, still knows how to fire on all cylinders."
"Everclear took to the stage, quickly jumping into the wild "song about Susan" and setting the energetic pace for the rest of the night."
Starting this September.
"The band strutted around stage exuding arrogance and pride, using their instruments as weapons held in front of them and leaving the crowd feeling wounded and delirious"