Take the Crown (band)

Take the Crown
OriginHuntington Beach, California, U.S.
GenresPost-hardcore,[1] electronic rock[2][3]
Years active2004–2008
LabelsRise
Past membersBeau Bokan
Nick Coffey
Ryan Wilson
Aaron Elliott
Ken Floyd
James Campbell
Tony Gonzalez
Juan Pereda
Trevor Bodewitz
Websitetakethecrown.net

Take the Crown was an American post-hardcore band from Huntington Beach, California. The original lineup included vocalist Beau Bokan, guitarist Nick Coffey, guitarist Tony Gonzalez, bassist James Campbell, and keyboardist Ryan Wilson. The band began recording demos in 2004 with friend Chris Sorenson of Saosin;[4] he would later produce their self-released debut EP, Let the Games Begin, in 2006. The band signed to Rise in 2007 and released their follow up full-length album, Relapse React, in May 2008.[5] They announced their disbandment on September 25, 2008, which was due to the departure of James Campbell and Tony Gonzalez, lack of management, and financial burdens. After their disbandment, lead vocalist Beau Bokan went on to become the lead vocalist of blessthefall, replacing Craig Mabbitt who would later go on to front Escape the Fate.[6][7]

  1. ^ "Relapse React: Take The Crown: Music". Amazon. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
  2. ^ US. "Take the Crown | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's". Myspace.com. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
  3. ^ "Take The Crown on PureVolume". Purevolume.com. May 13, 2008. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
  4. ^ Maxwell, Claire. "Band of the Month: Take the Crown Interview". Band of the Month. godsgirls.com. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
  5. ^ "Take the Crown upload "Lights, Camera, Disaster"". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Blessthefall announce Beau Bokan (ex-Take The Crown) as new vocalist, post song". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "WE BROKE UP...read this". Take the Crown. Retrieved September 23, 2011.