Bush (band)
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In 1992, Bush a British alternative rock band was formed. Their debut album was the self-released Sixteen Stone which came out in 1994. They were an instant hit with their popular style and Gavin Rossdale’s unique voice.
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The Name
The name Bush was inspired by the fact that they used to live in Shepherd's Bush, London. In Canada, they were once known as BushX, because the 1970s band Bush, led by Domenic Troiano, owned the Canadian rights to the name.
In April 1997, it was announced that Troiano had finally agreed to let them use the name Bush in Canada without the letter X. In return they would donate $20,000 to both the Starlight Foundation and the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.
Permanent Vacation
In 2001, the band became frustrated by the disappointing sales of their fifth album, Golden State and lack of support the band was receiving from Atlantic Records. The band decided to go on an indefinite hiatus. Band members went to work on various other musical projects most notably Gavin Rossdale and his new band Institute.
In recent interviews, Rossdale (who is married to Gwen Stefani, lead singer of the ska band No Doubt) said he hasn't ruled out the possibility of Bush getting back together, but says it is on the back burner at the moment.
Currently
In 2005, Bush released The Best of: 1994-1999 and Zen X Four which is a CD and a DVD which features the band's music videos.
Current Members
Here is the current member before the band went on extended leave:Gavin Rossdale, vocals, lyrics, guitar; Dave Parsons, Bass; Robin Goodridge, Percussion; Sacha Putnam, Keyboards; Chris Traynor, lead guitar.