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| + | Flyleaf is an alternative rock band from the Temple/Belton, Texas area. The band and its members have previously played under several names including Listen, Sporos, The Grove, and Passerby. They became the most prominent in Texas under Passerby, but due to legalities, the name was changed to Flyleaf after they were signed. "A flyleaf is the blank page at the front of a book," explains Lacey Mosley, Flyleaf's vocalist. "It's the dedication page, the place you write a message to someone you're giving a book to. And, that's kind of what our songs are — personal messages that provide a few moments of clarity before the story begins." |
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| − | |origin = [[Belton, Texas]]<ref>Bio on [http://flyleafmusic.com/ Flyleafmusic.com] retrieved [[2006-07-12]]; other sources, including [http://www.myspace.com/flyleaf the band's MySpace page], say [[Temple, Texas]] instead.</ref>
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| − | |country = [[United States]]
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| − | |music_genre = [[Alternative Rock]][[Christian Rock]][[Post-Grunge]]
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| − | |years_active = 2000-present
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| − | |record_label = [[Octone Records|Octone]] <small>(2004-present)</small> [[J Records|J]] <small>(2006-present)</small>
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| − | |website = [http://www.flyleafmusic.com www.flyleafmusic.com ]
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| − | |current_members = [[Lacey Mosley]] [[Sameer Bhattacharya]] [[Jared Hartmann]] [[Pat Seals]] [[James Culpepper]]
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| − | '''Flyleaf''' is an [[alternative rock]] band from the [[Temple, Texas|Temple]]/[[Belton, Texas|Belton]], [[Texas]] area. The band and its members have previously played under several names including Listen, Sporos, The Grove, and Passerby. They became the most prominent in [[Texas]] under Passerby, but due to legalities, the name was changed to Flyleaf after they were signed. "A flyleaf is the blank page at the front of a book," explains [[Lacey Mosley]], Flyleaf's [[vocalist]]. "It's the dedication page, the place you write a message to someone you're giving a book to. And, that's kind of what our songs are — personal messages that provide a few moments of clarity before the story begins."
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| − | == Band History ==
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| − | Prior to the formation of the band, vocalist [[Lacey Mosley]] tried out a string of dark, hard edged songs she consistently wrote as a brooding teenager with drummer [[James Culpepper]]. Later, guitarists [[Jared Hartmann]] and [[Sameer Bhattacharya]] were recruited. "Sameer and Jared are really experimental with melodies and pedals, and we all had different influences that were all blending together with the same passionate and hopeful heart, and that brought out this beautiful feeling. It was magical," said Mosley.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Bassist [[Pat Seals]] joined in 2002 after leaving his previous band The Grove.
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| − | As Passerby, the band released three [[extended play|EP]]s and played over 100 shows in Texas alone over the span of two years under the booking and promotion company [[Runt Entertainment]].
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| − | In 2004, Passerby played a showcase for the president of [[RCA]] in [[New York City]] in hopes of getting signed. RCA turned the band down, but the president of [[Octone Records]], who had been secretly invited to the showcase, was very interested in the band. They waited for a few days in their van at a truck stop for a phone call about an Octone showcase. They were signed after the showcase, and on [[January 7]], [[2004]], Octone Records' website announced their arrival to the label.
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| − | In March of 2004, Flyleaf traveled to [[Seattle, Washington]] to record an EP with [[Rick Parasher]] ([[Pearl Jam]], [[Blind Melon]]). Afterwards, they toured with [[Breaking Benjamin]], [[Saliva (band)|Saliva]], [[Trust Company (band)|Trust Company]], [[Staind]], and [[3 Doors Down]] to promote their self-titled EP. In October, the EP was released to stores.
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| − | [[Image:FL_cover.jpg|left|thumb|125px|Flyleaf_(album)|Flyleaf LP]]
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| − | In 2005, the band recorded their first full-length album with [[Howard Benson]]. On [[October 4]], [[2005]], the record was released under the title ''Flyleaf.'' Appearances on the album include [[Dave Navarro]] of [[Jane's Addiction]] and Ryan White of Resident Hero. The first secular single from their debut album is "I'm So Sick", but it should also be noted that "All Around Me" has been released to Christian radio stations. "Fully Alive" is the second secular single released from the LP.
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| − | In early 2006, the band moved to [[J-Records]] as a part of an exclusive band development deal between [[J-Records]], [[RCA]], and [[Octone Records]]. The band is also distributed to Christian markets under [[SRE Recordings]].
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| − | [[Image:DailyDownload.jpg|right|thumb|125px|[[Lacey Mosley]] of Flyleaf performing on ''Daily Download'']]On April 12, 2006, Flyleaf performed live on television for the first time on [[Fuse TV]]'s [[Daily Download]]. They did two songs: "I'm So Sick", which has been a Top 5 video on the station, and "All Around Me". On July 10, 2006, Flyleaf logged their first network television appearance on [[Jimmy Kimmel Live]] where they performed their first two singles, "I'm So Sick" and "Fully Alive".
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| − | Their music is a mix of [[screamo]]-esque emotion-based vocals and [[hard rock]] instrumentals. The band cites influences such as [[Rage Against the Machine]], [[Incubus (band)|Incubus]], [[Soundgarden]], [[The Smashing Pumpkins]], and [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]].{{Fact|date=February 2007}} They have toured with [[P.O.D.]], [[Seether]], and [[Shinedown]] and are headlining their own tour. The band played on the revival of the [[Family Values Tour]]. The tour consisted of [[Deftones]], Flyleaf, [[Stone Sour]], [[Dir en grey]], [[Deadsy]], [[10 Years]], and [[Bullets and Octane]]. In late 2006 Flyleaf toured with [[Disturbed]], [[Stone Sour]], and [[Nonpoint]] on the Music As A Weapon Tour.
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| − | In 2007 Flyleaf Set out on their journey of evangelism joining [[Ron Luce]]'s annual movement Aquire The Fire perfoming at various dates on the tour and once that concludes they are going to headline their first tour performing at smaller venues with their opening act fellow Christian band [[Skillet_%28band%29|Skillet]] who will also be touring with them on the [[Aquire The Fire]] tour.
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| − | ==Discography==
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| − | * Flyleaf EP (4 track) - 2004
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| − | # Red Sam
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| − | # Breathe Today
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| − | # I'm Sorry
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| − | # Cassie
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| − | * Flyleaf EP (6 Track) - 2005
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| − | # I'm So Sick
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| − | # Fully Alive
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| − | # Breathe Today
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| − | # I'm Sorry
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| − | # Cassie
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| − | # Red Sam
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| − | *''[[Flyleaf (album)|Flyleaf]]'' - 2005
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| − | # I'm So Sick
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| − | # Fully Alive
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| − | # Perfect
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| − | # Cassie
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| − | # Sorrow
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| − | # I'm Sorry
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| − | # All Around Me
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| − | # Red Sam
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| − | # There for You
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| − | # Breathe Today
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| − | # So I Thought
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| − | *Misc. Songs
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| − | #Supernatural
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| − | #Ocean Waves
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| − | #Eyes To See
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| − | #Broken Wings
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| − | #Tiny Heart
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| − | #Guilty
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| − | #Believe In Dreams
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| − | #Penholder
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| − | #Amy Says
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| − | #Tina
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| − | #Much Like Falling
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| − | #Life
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| − | #Sleepwalker
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| − | #Whispering Fingertips
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| − | #Something I could never have
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| − | #Do you hear what I hear
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| − | #Justice and Mercy
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| − | #Christmas Song
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| − | ==Singles==
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| − | * Flyleaf EP - "Breathe Today", "Red Sam", "Cassie"
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| − | * Flyleaf - "All Around Me", "Fully Alive", "I'm So Sick"
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| − | ==Chart Positions==
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| − | ! width="300" rowspan="2"| Album
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| − | ! width="86"| <small>US Hot 100</small>
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| − | ! width="86"| <small>[[Modern Rock Tracks chart|US Modern Rock]]</small>
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| − | ! width="86"| <small>[[Mainstream Rock Tracks chart|US Mainstream Rock]]</small>
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| − | ! width="86"| <small>[[UK Singles Chart]]</small>
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| − | | [[2006]]
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| − | | "[[I'm So Sick]]"
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| − | ! #27
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| − | ! #12
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| − | | ''Flyleaf''
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| − | | [[2006]]
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| − | | "[[Fully Alive]]"
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| − | ! #34
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| − | ! #13
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| − | | ''Flyleaf''
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| − | == Videography ==
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| − | * "Breathe Today" (2004)
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| − | * "I'm So Sick" (2006)
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| − | * "Fully Alive" (2006)
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| − | == Trivia ==
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| − | * The song "Cassie" references the [[Columbine High School massacre]], beginning with the lyrics
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| − | ::The question asked in order
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| − | ::To save her life or take it
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| − | ::The answer no to avoid death
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| − | ::The answer yes would make it
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| − | ::Make it
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| − | :and the chorus is
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| − | ::Do you believe in God
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| − | ::Written on the bullet
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| − | ::Say yes to pull the trigger
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| − | ::Do you believe in God
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| − | ::Written on the bullet
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| − | ::And Cassie pulled the trigger.
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| − | :However, according to some, [[Cassie Bernall]] was not questioned about her beliefs, but a similar question was put to [[List of victims of the Columbine High School massacre#Injured|Valeen Schnurr]], who was spared by the [[Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold|gunmen]]. The investigation team that worked on the Columbine shooting came to similar conclusions.<ref>[http://www.salon.com/news/feature/1999/09/30/bernall/ Salon.com feature]</ref><ref>[http://www.thedailycamera.com/shooting/report.html TheDailyCamera.com report]</ref>
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| − | * The song "Fully Alive", according to singer Lacey Mosley on a [[RadioU]] interview, is about [[Layla Palmer]], the wife of [[Kevin Palmer]] (lead vocalist of [[Amity Lane]], formerly of [[Trust Company (band)|Trust Company]]).
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| − | *Some fans believe that the band's first album is about Lacey Mosely's salvation experience.
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| − | == External links ==
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| − | *[http://flyleafmusic.com/ Official Website]
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| − | *[http://www.flyleafonline.com/ Flyleaf Online]
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| − | *{{imdb name|id=2332485|name=Flyleaf}}
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| − | *[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8385579707895908747&q=cassie+flyleaf&hl=en Live Acoustic Performance of 'Cassie']
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