Drowning Pool

Drowning Pool
Drowning Pool performing in 2014
Drowning Pool performing in 2014
Background information
OriginDallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
DiscographyDrowning Pool discography
Years active1996–present
Labels
Members
Past members
Websitedrowningpool.com

Drowning Pool is an American rock band formed in Dallas, Texas, in 1996. The band was named after the 1975 film The Drowning Pool.[1] Since its formation, the band has consisted of guitarist C.J. Pierce, drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton, as well as a revolving cast of vocalists.

After the release of their debut album, Sinner (2001), original vocalist Dave Williams was found dead on August 14, 2002,[2] from heart disease. Jason Jones, who replaced Williams in 2003, recorded one album, Desensitized (2004), but left in 2005 due to musical differences.[2] Ryan McCombs of Chicago-based band SOiL, later replaced Jones and released two albums, Full Circle (2007) and Drowning Pool (2010), making it the first time Drowning Pool had not switched singers after just one album.[2] However, McCombs left the band in 2011 to rejoin SOiL.[2] Jasen Moreno was announced as McCombs' replacement in 2012, and the band has recorded three albums with him: Resilience (2013), Hellelujah (2016) and Strike a Nerve (2022). The band continued performing with Moreno until McCombs returned in March 2023.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Joe was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b c d "Drowning Pool, Have They Finally Hit the Floor?". Thrash Magazine. May 27, 2012. Archived from the original on April 13, 2013.