In 2003, a concert in Leeds , West Yorkshire , England, had to be cancelled halfway through the set, after Leeds City Council officials suspected the 150-year-old floor of Leeds Town Hall might collapse. This led to the band sometimes being referred to as ‘the band who broke the floor’.…
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In Spring 2003, the All-American Rejects set out on their first headlining tour, called the Too Bad for Hell Tour. In later 2003, the All-American Rejects released, Live from Oklahoma… The Too Bad for Hell DVD! , their first live DVD – which was later certified Gold by the RIAA…
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A Rush of Blood to the Head won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album at the 2003 Grammy Awards .
In mid-2003, the band secured their first Kerrang! award, winning the award for “Best UK Newcomer”, beating The Darkness , who won in all other nominated categories. Funeral for a Friend’s win was largely attributed to their fervent fan base, as the awards winner was decided by public vote online…
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The Rolling Stones offered Jet a support slot on the Australian leg of their 2003 tour. Including their own headlining tours, the Australian group played more than 200 shows during that 2003. Get Born ‘ s singles ” Are You Gonna Be My Girl ” and ” Rollover DJ ”…
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Zachary Gray and Tom Dobrzanski were previously part of the band Lotus Child , from 2003 to 2008. Gray is the son of writer and composer John MacLachlan Gray .
In early 2003, Breaking Benjamin participated in the Jägermeister Music Tour , then toured as a supporting act for Godsmack .
In January 2003, a posting on the band’s official Yahoo list claimed that a member of the band had left “amid massive animosity”, later elaborating that “a member of the band had quit, did not want to rejoin and the remaining members did not want him back” and that as…
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In 2003, the band began hosting the annual “3 Doors Down and Friends” benefit concert through the band’s own charity, The Better Life Foundation. In 2006, this event was held at the Mobile Convention Center, with proceeds benefiting Hurricane Katrina survivors. As residents of Escatawpa, the members of the band…
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In late 2003, Primus reunited with Alexander on drums to record a five track EP. Released alongside a DVD containing the band’s music videos and clips from live performances, the resulting package was titled Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People . The band staged a two-month tour performing…
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