Headstones (band)

Headstones
OriginKingston, Ontario, Canada
GenresHard rock, alternative rock, post-grunge
Years active1989 (1989)–2003 (2003)
2011 (2011)–present
LabelsKnown Accomplice (Cadence Music Group), Frostbyte Media, MapleMusic, MCA
MembersHugh Dillon
Trent Carr
Tim White
Steve Carr
Jesse Labovitz
Past membersMark Gibson
Dale Harrison
Rickferd Van Dyk
Websiteheadstonesband.com

Headstones is a Canadian punk-influenced[1] rock band that was formed in Kingston, Ontario[2] in 1989, broke up in 2003, and then reunited in 2011.[3] Consisting of vocalist Hugh Dillon, guitarist Trent Carr, bassist Tim White, keyboardist Steve Carr and Jesse Labovitz on drums, and a reputation for high energy, 'more rock less super shock' stage presence, and interaction with the audience, they frequently draw capacity crowds at mid-sized venues.[4] Their songwriting tackles many serious and controversial topics. Between 1996 and 2016, Headstones were among the top 150 best-selling Canadian artists in Canada and among the top 35 best-selling Canadian bands in Canada.[5]

  1. ^ McEwan, Paul (2011). Bruce McDonald's 'Hard Core Logo'. University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division. p. 31. ISBN 978-1442612730.
  2. ^ LeBlanc, Larry (February 5, 1994). "The Next Sounds... You'll Hear". Billboard. Vol. 106, no. 6. p. 50.
  3. ^ "The Headstones"[usurped]. The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia, jam.canoe.ca
  4. ^ "Hugh Dillon changes direction" Archived March 31, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. MIKE ROSS, Edmonton Sun, September 9, 2005
  5. ^ "NIELSEN MUSIC & BILLBOARD PRESENT CANADA 150 CHARTS" (PDF). bdsradio.com. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2024.