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==Biography==
==Biography==
===Formation (1997-2001)===
[[Lead vocalist]], [[Tom Higgenson]], originally set out to be a drummer in Willowbrook [[high school]] and was a member of various local bands. Plain White T's first came together after high school, in the late-90s, with Higgenson's high school friends: [[Bassist]] Mike Retondo, and [[drummer]]De'mar Hamilton. After about a year of playing together, Steve Mast was added as a second guitarist. They soon began performing to increasingly more enthusiastic crowds in their hometown of [[Villa Park, Illinois]] as well as around the [[Chicago]] area.

Soon PWT began cultivating an audience. They self-released a few tapes and an LP called ''[[Come on Over (Plain White T's album)|Come on Over]]'' in the early nineties.

===Stop (2001-2004)===
''Stop'' was originally self-released, until at the end of 2001, the band signed to [[Fearless Records|Fearless]] who subsequently re-released the record in 2002. Stop was recorded in their friend Wes's basement and, despite having recorded other albums, the band has called it their real debut album.<ref>http://www.truepunk.com/interviews/plain_white_ts/</ref> Prior to the release on [[August 20]], [[2002]], the album was promoted around their hometown.

In October, the band went on their first extensive US tour. The tour resulted in tensions starting within the band, with Dave switching from drums to guitar, Steve being replaced by Tim Lopez, Ken being replaced by Mike Retondo and De'Mar Hamilton, previously the drummer for local Chicago band and brief Fearless label-mate [[Knockout (band)|Knockout]]<ref>http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=138072132</ref>, taking up drums.

===All That We Needed (2004-2006)===
The band, despite the line-up changes, went into the studio to record their third album in May 2004. They recorded in Hard Drive Studio, California. The album titled, ''[[All That We Needed]]'', was released on [[25 January]], [[2005]] on [[Fearless Records|Fearless]].

They first single to be released off the record was the title song, ''All That We Needed''. They did a promotional tour in the United States, and also promoted internationally, gathering a growing fanbase, before heading back for the 2005 Take Action Tour.

During the Take Action Tour, they recorded their first music video, along with a new single, which they hoped, would get international recognition.

In 2006, they joined up with [[Motion City Soundtrack]] for a Winter/Spring tour. On [[May 9]], [[2006]], "[[Hey There Delilah]]", the was released. This was only released on the ''Hey There Delilah EP'' - a compilation of b-sides, a live recording, plus music videos.

They did further extensive touring, the aim break into the mainstream with [[Hey There Delilah]], but their hopes were not matched. None of the singles they had released managed to chart, leading to Fearless Records dropping Plain White T's from the label.

===Every Second Counts (2006-2008)===
Shortly after being dropped, [[Hollywood Records|Hollywood]] signed them and they began recording a new album, [[Every Second Counts]]. The album was released in September, and was preceded by first single, "[[Hate (I Really Don't Like You)]]", and was their first single to chart on the US Billboard charts.

[[Hollywood Records|Hollywood]] re-released "Hey There Delilah" on ''Every Second Counts'' in late spring 2007. On July 28, 2007, ''"[[Hey There Delilah]]"'' became #1 in US for two weeks running.

[[Image:PWTredcarpet.png|right|thumb|Plain White Ts at MTV Video Awards (2007).]]

Soon after the United States success, the single soon charted in Australia, Asia and Europe. The band released the single on [[August 27]], [[2007]] in the UK gaining chart success. They also released their first album in the UK, ''[[Every Second Counts]]'', a new re-packed edition with an extra two songs, ''"Hey There Delilah''" and ''"Take Me Away''".

They made #1 in the [[United States of America|US]], [[Canada]] and [[Germany]], followed soon after with a top 5 in [[Austria]], [[Ireland]], [[Belgium]], [[United Kingdom]] and [[Australia]], followed by hitting the top 10 in [[Sweden]], World singles, [[Netherlands|Dutch]] singles, [[New Zealand]] and [[Switzerland|Swiss]] singles.

Shortly after their commercial break-through, the band released a third single off ''Every Second Counts'', "[[Our Time Now]]" on November 6, 2007 in US and Canada. The band appeared in the third episode of the first season of ABC Family's ''[[GRΣΣK]]'' performing the songs "Our Time Now" and "Hey There Delilah". They also appeared on the 11th episode of the first season of Nickelodeon's ''[[ICarly|iCarly]]'', performing "Our Time Now". They appeared on 'The Young Wild Things' tour, along with [[Fall Out Boy]], [[Cute Is What We Aim For]] and [[Gym Class Heroes]], to promote their new single.

On December 10th the Plain White T's released ''Hate'' in the UK. Higgenson stated in an interview that he thought they were bigger in the UK than in the US. They released 'Our Time Now' in the UK in early April 2008, this was followed with promotion via Television appearances.

Tom's stepsister was in a car crash with her friend and was pronounced dead at 5:37 pm on April 2, 2008. Tom has not said anything about her death but he has confirmed at the next concert he would sing a song that she wrote, "Angel's Friend."

===New Album (2008-Present)===
According to ''[[Billboard Magazine|Billboard]]'', the band is writing new songs. They will be recording inbetween festivals and shows in April - July 2008. They will be taking part in the 'Give it a name festival' in the UK in May.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

Revision as of 07:36, 7 April 2008

Plain White T's

Plain White T's are a rock band, originating from Lombard, Illinois. They have had most success with their song, Hey There Delilah charting at #1 in many countries, and in many others in the Top 5. In 2008, they received a Grammy nomination for the song "Hey There Delilah".[1]

Biography

Formation (1997-2001)

Lead vocalist, Tom Higgenson, originally set out to be a drummer in Willowbrook high school and was a member of various local bands. Plain White T's first came together after high school, in the late-90s, with Higgenson's high school friends: Bassist Mike Retondo, and drummerDe'mar Hamilton. After about a year of playing together, Steve Mast was added as a second guitarist. They soon began performing to increasingly more enthusiastic crowds in their hometown of Villa Park, Illinois as well as around the Chicago area.

Soon PWT began cultivating an audience. They self-released a few tapes and an LP called Come on Over in the early nineties.

Stop (2001-2004)

Stop was originally self-released, until at the end of 2001, the band signed to Fearless who subsequently re-released the record in 2002. Stop was recorded in their friend Wes's basement and, despite having recorded other albums, the band has called it their real debut album.[2] Prior to the release on August 20, 2002, the album was promoted around their hometown.

In October, the band went on their first extensive US tour. The tour resulted in tensions starting within the band, with Dave switching from drums to guitar, Steve being replaced by Tim Lopez, Ken being replaced by Mike Retondo and De'Mar Hamilton, previously the drummer for local Chicago band and brief Fearless label-mate Knockout[3], taking up drums.

All That We Needed (2004-2006)

The band, despite the line-up changes, went into the studio to record their third album in May 2004. They recorded in Hard Drive Studio, California. The album titled, All That We Needed, was released on 25 January, 2005 on Fearless.

They first single to be released off the record was the title song, All That We Needed. They did a promotional tour in the United States, and also promoted internationally, gathering a growing fanbase, before heading back for the 2005 Take Action Tour.

During the Take Action Tour, they recorded their first music video, along with a new single, which they hoped, would get international recognition.

In 2006, they joined up with Motion City Soundtrack for a Winter/Spring tour. On May 9, 2006, "Hey There Delilah", the was released. This was only released on the Hey There Delilah EP - a compilation of b-sides, a live recording, plus music videos.

They did further extensive touring, the aim break into the mainstream with Hey There Delilah, but their hopes were not matched. None of the singles they had released managed to chart, leading to Fearless Records dropping Plain White T's from the label.

Every Second Counts (2006-2008)

Shortly after being dropped, Hollywood signed them and they began recording a new album, Every Second Counts. The album was released in September, and was preceded by first single, "Hate (I Really Don't Like You)", and was their first single to chart on the US Billboard charts.

Hollywood re-released "Hey There Delilah" on Every Second Counts in late spring 2007. On July 28, 2007, "Hey There Delilah" became #1 in US for two weeks running.

File:PWTredcarpet.png
Plain White Ts at MTV Video Awards (2007).

Soon after the United States success, the single soon charted in Australia, Asia and Europe. The band released the single on August 27, 2007 in the UK gaining chart success. They also released their first album in the UK, Every Second Counts, a new re-packed edition with an extra two songs, "Hey There Delilah" and "Take Me Away".

They made #1 in the US, Canada and Germany, followed soon after with a top 5 in Austria, Ireland, Belgium, United Kingdom and Australia, followed by hitting the top 10 in Sweden, World singles, Dutch singles, New Zealand and Swiss singles.

Shortly after their commercial break-through, the band released a third single off Every Second Counts, "Our Time Now" on November 6, 2007 in US and Canada. The band appeared in the third episode of the first season of ABC Family's GRΣΣK performing the songs "Our Time Now" and "Hey There Delilah". They also appeared on the 11th episode of the first season of Nickelodeon's iCarly, performing "Our Time Now". They appeared on 'The Young Wild Things' tour, along with Fall Out Boy, Cute Is What We Aim For and Gym Class Heroes, to promote their new single.

On December 10th the Plain White T's released Hate in the UK. Higgenson stated in an interview that he thought they were bigger in the UK than in the US. They released 'Our Time Now' in the UK in early April 2008, this was followed with promotion via Television appearances.

Tom's stepsister was in a car crash with her friend and was pronounced dead at 5:37 pm on April 2, 2008. Tom has not said anything about her death but he has confirmed at the next concert he would sing a song that she wrote, "Angel's Friend."

New Album (2008-Present)

According to Billboard, the band is writing new songs. They will be recording inbetween festivals and shows in April - July 2008. They will be taking part in the 'Give it a name festival' in the UK in May.

Discography

Albums

Year Title Label U.S. Billboard UK Australia
2000 Come on Over Self-Released
2002 Stop Self-Released then re-released on Fearless Records
2005 All That We Needed Fearless Records
2006 Every Second Counts Hollywood 10 3 45

EPs

Compilation appearances

Singles

Year Song U.S.
Hot
100 		U.S.
Pop
100 		U.S. Modern Rock Hot Digital Songs UK GER NZ CAN AUS Album
2004 "All That We Needed" - - - - - - - - - All That We Needed
2005 "Take Me Away" - - - - - - - - -
2006 "Hey There Delilah" - - - - - - - - -
"Hate (I Really Don't Like You)" 68 61 25 48 53 - - - - Every Second Counts
2007 "Hey There Delilah" (Re-release) 1 1 3 1 2 1 9 1 3
"Our Time Now" 90 66 29 - - - - - 37

Guest appearances

Year Song Album
2007 "Recluse"
(Stacy Clark featuring Plain White T's) 		Apples and Oranges
2008 "Little Miss Obsessive"
(Ashlee Simpson featuring Tom Higgenson) 		Bittersweet World

Television

  • Greek - The band provides Our Time Now as the theme for commercials and trailers for the show. They appear playing the song in the episode "The Rusty Nail". Two members of the band also appear in the episode "The Great Cappie" as members of the Kappa Tau frat house.
  • iCarly - The band appears as a special guest for the webshow in the episode iRue the Day, singing their song Our Time Now.

Awards

2007

  • lose - Teen Choice Award
    • Category - Choice Summer Song for "Hey There Delilah"
  • Nominated - US Grammy Award (2008 Awards Ceremony)
    • Category - Song Of The Year 2007 (Hey There Delilah)
  • Nominated - US Grammy Award (2008 Awards Ceremony)
    • Category - Best Pop Performance By A Group (Hey There Delilah)

2006

  • lose - mtvU Woodie Award
    • Category - The Breaking Woodie (Best Emerging Artist)

References

  1. ^ Grammy.com: 2008 Nominations and Winners
  2. ^ http://www.truepunk.com/interviews/plain_white_ts/
  3. ^ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=138072132
  4. ^ Amazon.com: Disneymania, Vol. 6: Various Artists: Music
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