Sixpence None the Richer
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Website
http://www.myspace.com/sixpencethericher
History
Founded as a result of guitarist Matt Slocum meeting vocalist Leigh Nash (formerly Lee Bingham) at a church retreat. The two joined forces with bassist T.J. Behling to round out the intial lineup.
The trio recorded some demos that now circulate as "The Original Demos."
Sixpence's first album, The Fatherless and the Widow, was released independently by R.E.X. Music in 1993. Chris Dodds of Love Coma joined on drums for the rcording.
Slocum left Love Coma permanently after the release of The Fatherless and the Widow, to pursue Sixpence full-time.
The trio expanded to six members for 1995's This Beautiful Mess adding Tess Wiley on guitar, JJ Plasencio on bass and Dale Baker on drums
In 1997, the group signed to Steve Taylor's Squint Entertainment label and released a self-titled album that showed promise in mainstream markets.
Sixpence None the Richer crossed over into the pop mainstream in 1999 with the release of the single "Kiss Me." "Kiss Me" would further propel the band due to its inclusion in the movie "She's All That."
They scored a second hit single with a cover of The La's' "There She Goes"
In 2000, Sixpence was ready with a follow-up but Squint Entertainment was falling apart, leaving the band in limbo. Squint eventually colapsed and Divine Discontent was finally released in October 2002.
On February 26, 2004, Matt Slocum announced that the group had disbanded. On July 22, 2004, it was reported that Matt Slocum had started a new band, the Astronaut Pushers, with Lindsay Jamieson (of the band Departure Lounge) and Sam Ashworth (son of influential musician Charlie Peacock). John Davis (of the band Superdrag) joined the band in 2005. The Astronaut Pushers released a self-titled, four-song EP on their own label, Runway Network, in 2005.
Leigh Nash began work on a solo album titled Blue On Blue in the fall of 2005. Blue On Blue was released under Nash's own imprint, One Son Records in August of 2006. Leigh also released a Christmas EP Wishing For This in 2006.
In November 2007, Sixpence None the Richer reunited. They released their first Christmas album entitled, The Dawn of Grace.
Members
Leigh Nash – vocals
Matt Slocum – guitar, cello
Justin Cary – bass (1997–2004, 2008–)
Former members
TJ Behling - bass (1993–1994)
Andre Trottier - bass (1994–1995)
Dale Baker – drums (1995–2001)
Tess Wiley – guitar (1995–1996), (2008 touring)
J.J. Plasencio – bass (1995–1996)
Sean Kelly – guitar (1997–2004)
Rob Mitchell – drums (2001–2004)
Jerry Dale McFadden – keyboard (2001–2004)
Discography
The Fatherless & the Widow – 1994
This Beautiful Mess – 1995
Sixpence None the Richer - 1997
Divine Discontent - 2002
The Best of Sixpence None the Richer – 2004
The Dawn of Grace - 2008
