Rocket Scientists
Rocket Scientists was formed in the late 1980s by
keyboardist Erik Norlander and vocalist Mark McCrite. The two
released their first CD, "Earthbound", in 1993 joined by then
session bassist Don Schiff. Schiff quickly became a part of the
band for their second release in 1995, "Brutal Architecture",
and the three toured in the US and Europe in 1997 along with
drummer Tommy Amato culminating in the live CD, "Earth Below and
Sky Above: Live in Europe and America". In 1999, Rocket
Scientists released "Oblivion Days", raising the bar on already
high expectations. At the turn of the century, Norlander, Schiff
and McCrite all worked on solo projects in addition to backing
symphonic rock vocal icon, Lana Lane on several tours around the
world. The fall of 2006 will bring the band's fourth studio
album, "Revolution Road", a bold statement from these
accomplished artists.
Rocket
Scientists have returned to the studio after an 8 year hiatus
and are proud to announce the forthcoming release of their new
epic double album, "Revolution Road". Combining Rocket
Scientists extraordinary blend of melodic and memorable
songwriting with adventurous instrumental fireworks, "Revolution
Road' takes the band to new heights of artistic achievement.
Founding members Mark McMCrite (guitar, vocals), Erik Norlander
(Keyboards) and Don Schiff (NS/Stick) started writing and
demoing songs for the album in 2002 and even played some
California concert dates. But followed the loss of their
drummer, Shaun Guerin, the project was put on hold. The three
musicians continued to collaborate on
other
projects including Lana Lane's "Winter Sessions" and "Lady
Macbeth" CD's and Norlander's "Music Machine" concept album.
Norlander also produced Don Schiff's remarkable 2005 solo album,
"Peering Over Clouds".
But Following Lana Lane 10th Anniversary Tour in 2005, McCrite,
Norlander and Schiff officially reunited again as Rocket
Scientists and began to record the new studio opus.
"Revolution Road" is produced by Erik Norlander
and it contains stunning artwork from Polish surrealist Jacek
Yerka who painted the cover to the band's last album. "Oblivion
Days". "Revoulution Road" is a new milestone for the Rocket
Scientists, and it is one that will surely send the band to new
altitudes. The album is being released on September 23, 2006 and
you will get the chance to see them at RoSfest in 2007 with a
fresh load of new music.
Rocket Scientists will be touring in Europe and will conclude
their Spring tour with a USA appearance at RoSFest. The Rocket
Scientists live band will be completed with the Dutch masters
Peer Verschuren (guitar) and Ernst Van Ee (drums) who have
toured across the globe with Erik Norlander and Lana Lane since
2003
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DISCOGRAPHY : :
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Earthbound 1993
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Brutal Architecture 1995
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Oblivion Days 1999
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Revolution Road - 2006
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