About Electric Six
What do you get if you take a little bit of Synth, a little Disco, a lot of garage rock, some new wave, and light metal influences and mix them? Either the White Stripes or Electric Six. In this case, we’re talking about the latter. This energetic and, yes, electric, band came out in the late ’90s and early 2000s when it seemed like pop was going to take over the charts. Their debut was a welcome respite from more alt-leaning fans that didn’t want to hear any more about boy bands or pop princesses. And that was just the beginning.
Consistency is Key
Some would say that the Electric Six is famous because they didn’t give up on making a name for themselves. And that’s partially right. While their immense talent deserves credit too, the band had one of the most ambitious tour schedules and gig lineups, even when no one knew their name.
It wasn’t until their commitment to playing music earned them a groupie-like following that they got an official hit – and the publicity that came with it. That wasn’t until 2003, a few years after they started as a band. Their first hit was that same year, in the UK, with their single “Danger! High Voltage”. After that came their debut album “Fire,” with the notable (and still played) track, “Gay Bar.”
Electrifying Success
Since that first album, the band has been with two different record labels and seen a revolving door of members. The group isn’t afraid to try new combinations of artists out, which means their music never gets boring.
They’ve since signed with yet another record label, this time, with Metropolis Records. After losing bandmates to other bands and projects, like band member Dick Valentine’s solo tour, the original group hasn’t gotten back together in the past ten years. Sometimes, though, new is better – or at least different.
