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Relentless7

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Relentless7
Also known asBen Harper and Relentless7, R7
OriginLos Angeles,California, U.S.
GenresRock
blues
Years active2008–2010
LabelsVirgin
Past membersBen Harper
Jesse Ingalls
Jason Mozersky
Jordan Richardson
Websiterelentless7.com

Relentless7was an Americanrock band,formed in 2008 by singer/guitaristBen Harper.The band was composed of Harper (guitar, lead vocals), Jason Mozersky (lead guitar), Jesse Ingalls (bass), and Jordan Richardson (drums).

History

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Ben Harper formed Relentless7 with guitarist Jason Mozersky after discovering and eventually touring with Mozersky’s former band, Wan Santo Condo. Harper discovered Wan Santo Condo though lead singer Bob Via, who at the time was working for an Austin music promoter and was chauffeuring Harper to a gig. Bob convinced Harper to listen to his band’s demo, which impressed him so much it ultimately led to a record contract with Everloving Records, as well as the collaboration with Mozersky.

When Harper recruited Mozersky for his albumBoth Sides of the Gun,Mozersky suggested his friends Jesse Ingalls and Jordan Richardson, then members of the Austin-come-L.A. band Oliver Future. The resulting sessions yielded the track "Serve Your Soul", and were the genesis of Relentless7.[1]

Relentless7 released their only album,White Lies for Dark Timeson May 5, 2009. The group made its public debut at a "Get Out The Vote"benefit show on October 29, 2008 inYoungstown, Ohioalong with theBeastie Boys,Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young,andTenacious D.On March 23, 2009, they appeared onNBC'sLast Call with Carson Dalyto announce the album release and their upcoming tour, performing the single "Shimmer and Shine".

On April 4, 2009, Relentless7 played withRingo Starr,Donovan,andEddie Vedderat Change Begins Within, a benefit concert organized byDavid Lynch.[2]

In April 2009, the band began a worldwide tour to promote their new album, quickly selling out (as the headline band) such notable venues asVariety Playhousein Atlanta on 5/2;9:30 ClubinWashington, D.C.,where the show sold out before it was announced,Phoenix Concert TheatreinToronto(5/13);the FillmoreinSan Francisco(5/27);Webster HallinNew York City;theVic TheatreinChicago(5/16), andSydney Metro theatreinAustralia,[3]headlined Bluesfest, Byron Bay Australia.[4]The band also appeared at theLondon Forum;a birthday tribute toPete SeegeratMadison Square Garden;theSouth by SouthwestFestival; Le Printemps de Bourges in France;New Orleans Jazz Festival;theBeale Street Music Festival,and several other venues in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. They performed on Earth Day 2009 (4/22) in Rome atPiazza del Popolo,and headlined the All Good Music Festival on July 11. Relentless7 was also featured at Halloweenabaloo on October 31, 2009 at Union Station. Harper started out the performance playing solo, followed by songs with a string quartet, and played with Relentless7 to end the show.Linda Perryplayed beforehand.

Relentless7 played alongsideRingo Starron the January 12, 2010 episode ofLate Night with Jimmy Fallon,and the January 13, 2010 episode ofThe Daily Show.TheirLive from theMontreal International Jazz FestivalCD/DVD set was released later that year. The final Relentless7 show to date took place at the Life Is Good festival in September of 2010.[5]

Reviews and reception

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White Lies for Dark Timeswas favorably previewed inRolling Stone's "Spring Music Preview: Inside 45 of the Year's Biggest Albums"[6]andThe Austin Chronicle.[7]It was released on May 5, 2009, debuting at #9 on theBillboard200.[8]

References

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  1. ^Huck Magazine - version 1.0 beta (1999-02-22)."Ben Harper | Features".HUCK Magazine. Archived fromthe originalon 2009-04-08.Retrieved2009-04-18.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^David Browne."Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Reunite Onstage at New York Benefit: Rolling Stone: Rock and Roll Daily".Rolling Stone. Archived fromthe originalon April 9, 2009.Retrieved2009-04-18.
  3. ^"Ben Harper & RELENTLESS 7".Metro Theatre. Archived fromthe originalon 2009-02-22.Retrieved2009-04-18.
  4. ^"Byron Bay Bluesfest 2014".Bluesfest.com.au.Retrieved2014-09-01.
  5. ^"Ben Harper and Relentless7 at Life is Good Festival 2010".Setlist.FM.Retrieved14 January2020.
  6. ^"Ben Harper Bringing" Unapologetic Rock "on New Album".Rolling Stone. 2009-03-20. Archived fromthe originalon March 22, 2009.Retrieved2009-04-18.
  7. ^Beets, Greg (2009-03-20)."Music: Spotlight: Ben Harper & Relentless7: 12:30am, Stubb's".The Austin Chronicle.Retrieved2009-04-18.
  8. ^"Billboard Album Charts - Top 200 Albums - Music Retail Sales".Billboard.2009-05-30.Retrieved2009-05-26.
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