pop rock

2005
Ludo (band) In 2005, the band returned to the studio to record the EP Broken

In 2005, the band returned to the studio to record the EP Broken Bride , a rock opera about a man who travels backward and forward through time in an attempt to save his wife from dying in a car accident in 1989. The opening track, “Broken Bride: Part 1,”…
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The Who working on a new album

The Who announced in 2005 that they were working on a new album.

Brand New (band) The Bamboozle festival

and was slated to headline New Jersey’s The Bamboozle festival in 2005 before canceling because of a member’s health issues.

John Butler Trio Inaugurated the JB Seed grant program

In 2005 John Butler and co-founder Danielle Caruana (his wife) inaugurated the JB Seed grant program. “The Seed aims to help Australian artists from any background, creating art and music across any genre, to establish themselves as self-sustained, professional artists.” Caruana also plays independent music, she plays under the name…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Looking for Lucky

In 2005, the band released Looking for Lucky .

Grand Funk Railroad In 2005 Grand Funk Railroad was voted into the Michigan Rock and Roll

In 2005 Grand Funk Railroad was voted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame.

Heart (band) appeared on the CMT Music Awards

In 2005, the Wilsons appeared on the CMT Music Awards as a special guest of country singer Gretchen Wilson (no relation) and performed the Heart classic “Crazy on You” with her.

Brand New (band) started recording

In late 2005, Brand New started recording their third album in Oxford, Mississippi with producer Dennis Herring , but later dropped him in favor of Mike Sapone with whom they had worked on their first album.

No Doubt In early 2005, Tom Dumont released his own solo music project

In early 2005, Tom Dumont released his own solo music project, Invincible Overlord , with friend and collaborator Ted Matson, and backed up Matt Costa on his 2005 tour. Adrian Young , the band’s drummer, did the drums for Bow Wow Wow ‘s 2004 tour and many of the tracks…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Party Animals’ silent auction

From 2005 to 2009, Hootie & the Blowfish performed at the Animal Mission’s ‘Party Animals’ silent auction and concert to benefit the shelter animals in Columbia, South Carolina . Each year, the event raised over $100,000 and allowed the organization to provide a free spay/neuter program for the Southern community’s…
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