finetune artist: Fuel

Originally featuring engaging singer Brett Scallions (b. 21 December 1971, Brownsville, Tennessee, USA), Carl Bell (b. 9 January 1967, Kenton, Tennessee, USA; guitar) and Jeff Abercrombie (b. 8 January 1969, Kenton, Tennessee, USA; bass), post-grunge band Fuel came to prominence in the mid-90s by developing a fraternal relationship with their local audience: "We don't want fans, we want friends", they pointed out. Based in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, USA, the band was formed in 1989 by Bell, Abercrombie and Scallions, with other members passing through including Jody Abbott (drums) and Erik Avakian (keyboards). The band established a strong fanbase along the eastern seaboard through an arduous touring schedule, culminating in the release of a self-financed debut album in 1994. The follow-up Porcelain eventually sold more than 10,000 copies. As a result the band, by now featuring new drummer Kevin Miller (b. 6 September 1962, USA), signed a contract with Sony Records subsidiary 550, recording their debut Sunburst early in 1998. Taken from it, the single "Shimmer' became a minor hit, featuring in Billboard"s Top 10 modern rock tracks listing for several consecutive weeks and climbed to number 42 on the Hot 100. Before the release of a follow-up single, "Bittersweet", the band took time out to contribute a song, "Walk The Sky", to the soundtrack of Godzilla.

Listen to Fuel at Finetune.

(2007) Wasted Time
(2007) Angels & Devils
(2005) The Best of Fuel
(2003) Natural Selection
(2001) Something Like Human
(1998) Sunburn

Hemorrhage (In My Hands)
Shimmer
Bad Day
Falls On Me
Bittersweet