Close Enemies – the red-hot band of music industry veterans with legendary careers (Aerosmith, The Babys, Sheryl Crow) – have today (March 13) released their self-titled debut album via TLG|ROCK / Virgin Music Group and unveiled the video for the unflinching song, “Take A Pill.” Watch it below and listen to the album here Link.
The band describes “Take A Pill” as “a modern rock gut check for a culture that would rather numb the pain than face it.” It follows the album’s five previously released tracks: “More Than I Could Ever Need,” “Rain,” “Sweet Baby Jesus,” “Inside Out,” and “Sound Of A Train.” Close Enemies serves as the roadmap for the second act, a group of artists creating music now just playing for the sake of the song.
The red-hot rock group is comprised of a group of five close friends, each with an illustrious musical career.
Tom Hamilton—multiple Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith—is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans guitarist Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley), guitarist, engineer and sound technician Trace Foster (Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, AC/DC), along with vocalist Chasen Hampton (who’s been singing professionally since the age of 11 and was a member of Hollywood Records band The Party).
“Rain,” “Sound Of A Train,” “Inside Out,” “Sweet Baby Jesus,” “Wink And A Feather,” “Take A Pill,” “More Than I Could Ever Need,” “Mystery Of Love,” “Battlefield,” and “She’s A Light” are part of the album.
The band’s individual bios can be found here Link.
Q&A’s with each are below: Tom Hamiton described their special chemistry as an “indescribable feeling of creativity.” Tony Brock stated, “The magic we have when we get together is an indescribable feeling of creativity!” Peter Stroud explained it was because they all have different backgrounds.
Trace Foster said it was the common denominator that they had done it all so the egos are out the door.
Chasen Hampton stated that on stage is where it fully comes alive.
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