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A Change of Pace

 
Artist: A Change of Pace
A Change of Pace

Group Members:

Jonathan Kelly, Johnny Abdullah, Torry Jasper, Dan Parker, Adam Rodgers

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  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Prepare the Masses", "An Offer You Can't Refuse

Biography

A Change of Pace initially came together around high-school buddies Torry Jasper (vocals/guitar) and Jonathan Kelly (drums), who were both itching to graduate so they could get out of their sleepy hometown of Peoria, AZ. Bonding over a shared love of pop-punk, the guys would see the lineup shift around them early on as they perfected their explosive, pop-edged alternative rock. They self-released their first EP in 2003, Change Is the Only Constant, and toured with Senses Fail before being accidentally discovered by their future manager through their Purevolume webpage. A deal with Immortal quickly followed and A Change of Pace's debut full-length, An Offer You Can't Refuse, appeared in March 2005. By now, Jasper and Kelly were joined by Johnny Abdullah (bass/vocals) and Adam Rodgers (guitar). Summer 2006 saw the addition of guitarist Dan Parker (formerly of Peoria's Don't Let Go) to the lineup, and Jasper consequently focused on vocals. The band toured briefly leading up to the August 2006 release of Prepare the Masses, including a handful of Warped Tour dates. ~ Corey AparPurevolume webpage. A deal with Immortal quickly followed and A Change of Pace's debut full-length, An Offer You Can't Refuse, appeared in March 2005. By now, Jasper and Kelly were joined by Johnny Abdullah (bass/vocals) and Adam Rodgers (guitar). Summer 2006 saw the addition of guitarist Dan Parker (formerly of Peoria's Don't Let Go) to the lineup, and Jasper consequently focused on vocals. The band toured briefly leading up to the August 2006 release of Prepare the Masses, including a handful of Warped Tour dates. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide
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A Change of Pace
Origin Peoria, Arizona, USA
Genres Pop punk
Alternative rock
Post-hardcore (Earlier Material)
Years active 2001 - present
Labels Immortal Records
Website www.achangeofpacemusic.com
Members
Micah Bentley
Jonathan Kelley
Johnny Abdullah
Adam Rodgers
Dan Parker
Former members
Torry Jasper

A Change of Pace is a five piece pop punk band from Peoria, Arizona. The band was on both the 2005 and 2006 Warped Tours.

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Biography

A Change of Pace formed in 2001 when singer Torry Jasper and drummer Jonathan Kelly began playing together after meeting in a high school Learning Support Class (while attending Centennial High School). In 2003, after a few years of jamming and playing small local shows, bassist Johnny Abdullah and guitarist Adam Rodgers joined the band. From there they were discovered by manager Jorge Hernandez, and within a few months they had a deal with Immortal Records and released their EP Change Is The Only Constant.

In 2005 the band released their first full-length album, An Offer You Can't Refuse, and landed a spot on the Vans Warped Tour. Just a year after their first album, on August 15 A Change of Pace released their second record, Prepare The Masses. The band also added a fifth member to the band, Dan Parker (previously in Don't Let Go).

On June 1, 2008 the band announced that they had parted ways with former vocalist Torry Jasper, and announced a new lead singer, Micah Bentley. They also announced the release of their EP, Just No Better Way. With New singer Micah Bentley they have adopted a lighter tone to their music, contrasting drastically with their previous singer Torry Jasper who involved many screaming vocals in the older material.

Style and influences

A Change of Pace's music is drawn from a number of different bands, ranging from pop bands such as the Beatles, to metal bands such Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin and to the piano pop/rock of artists such as Five for Fighting and Ben Folds. The band however cites their major influence as alternative rock band Third Eye Blind. they have also been noted as showing: "the sparkle of U2, the attitude of Green Day, a stinging arena rock-styled lead guitar solo, and a splash of new wave synth, deftly delivered by Dave Holdredge."

The bands is mainly cited as a pop punk and alternative rock band, with their earlier material being post-hardcore. Reviews have also cited them as showing melodic hardcore, powerpop, pop rock, hard rock, hardcore, punk rock and indie rock influences. Although their songs are mostly in the genre post-grunge.

Band members

Current
  • Jonathan Kelley: drums (2001-Present)
  • Johnny Abdullah: bass, vocals (2001-Present)
  • Adam Rodgers: lead guitar (2001-Present)
  • Dan Parker: guitar, vocals (2006-Present)
  • Micah Bentley: lead vocals (2008-Present)
Former
  • Torry Jasper: lead vocals (2001–2008)

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