Hedley (band)
Hedley was a Canadian pop rock band that originated in Abbotsford, British Columbia, originally formed in 2003. They were named after the unincorporated community of Hedley, British Columbia, a name chosen after members heard that it was for sale for $346,000.[3] After lead singer Jacob Hoggard placed third on the second season of Canadian Idol in 2004, the group signed with Universal Music Canada and released their self-titled debut studio album the following year. Hedley saw commercial success with their subsequent studio albums, including Famous Last Words (2007), The Show Must Go (2009), Storms (2011), Wild Life (2013), Hello (2015) and Cageless (2017).
Hedley
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
2003–2018
- Jacob Hoggard
- Tommy Mac
- Dave Rosin
- Jay Benison
- Chris Crippin
- Ryan Federau
- Kevin Giesbrecht
- Kevin Heeres
- Brandon McKay
Following the release of their seventh studio album Cageless (2017) and its accompanying tour, current members of Hedley faced accusations of sexual misconduct with young women over the course of their career.[4][5] After Hoggard faced additional accusations of sexual assault by two women, the group confirmed they would enter an indefinite hiatus.[6]
History[edit]
2003–2006: Early years and debut album[edit]
Hedley formed in 2003 in Abbotsford, British Columbia and originally consisted of Jacob Hoggard, Kevin Giesbrecht, Kevin Heeres, Ryan Federau, and Brandon McKay.[7][3] Hoggard got into Canadian Idol, where he made it to the top three.[8] Shortly after, the members decided to go their separate ways, but the band re-formed not long after, with Hoggard as the only original member. He recruited guitarist Dave Rosin, bassist Tommy Mac, and drummer Chris Crippin, all of whom previously teamed in the Vancouver band Everything After.[7] The band picked up attention at the Canadian Music Week 2005 media showcase and, soon after, signed with Universal Music Canada.[7]
Their debut single "On My Own" was released on July 18, 2005 as the lead single from their debut self-titled studio album.[9] The song reached number one on the Canadian Singles Chart.[10] "Villain" was released as the second single from the album on July 26, 2005 and peaked at number 18 on the Canada Rock chart.[11] "Trip" was released as the third single from the album on October 4, 2005.[12] The song peaked at number 11 on the Canadian Singles Chart.[13] Brian Howes produced the track and won the group a Juno Award for Producer of the Year in 2007.[14] "321" was released as the fourth single on March 14, 2006 and reached number 21 on the Canada CHR/Top 30 chart.[15] "Gunnin'" was released on September 12, 2006 as the album's fifth single. Garth Richardson produced "Gunnin'" as well as "Villain" and earned both songs a Juno nomination for Producer of the Year in 2006.[16] "Street Fight" was released on December 2006 as the sixth and final single from the album.
On September 6, 2005, the group released their debut album, Hedley. The album was produced by Howes and Richardson. They recorded the album in Armoury Studios, Greenhouse Studios, Hipposonic Studios and Mushroom Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia and in The Farm Studios in Gibson's Landing, British Columbia.[17] The album peaked at number three on the Canadian Albums Chart and was certified double platinum in Canada.[18][19] At the 2006 Juno Awards, the group was nominated for Breakthrough Group of the Year and their self-titled album was nominated for Rock Album of the Year.[20]
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