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The Czars | |
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| Origin | Denver, Colorado, US |
| Genres | Slowcore, dream pop, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1994–2006 |
| Labels | Bella Union (UK) |
| Past members | John Grant Chris Pearson Jeff Linsenmaier Andy Monley Roger Green Elin Palmer |
The Czars were an American alternative rock band, formed in 1994 in Denver by John Grant and Chris Pearson. They released six studio albums, one EP, and three singles in the duration of their career. After the release of Goodbye in 2004, five of the six members of The Czars left the band over the span of nine months,[1] leaving John Grant as the sole member of the band. After the exit of the other members, John Grant continued to tour under the name before deciding to pursue a solo career.[2] Members Andy Monley and Roger Green, along with musician David Devine, appear on Sorry I Made You Cry as guitarists.[3]
Following the band's breakup, Grant took some time off from the music business, and returned to recording and performing in 2010 with his debut solo album Queen of Denmark.[4]
- ^ "12 Questions With John Grant of The Czars – Identity Theory". Identitytheory.com. 20 February 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "Interviews 2008". Tastyfanzine.org.uk. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "The Czars – Sorry I Made You Cry". Discogs.com. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "John Grant getting his sad mojo working". Toronto Star, December 3, 2010.