The Hard Lessons are a rock band from Detroit, Michigan,Erickson, Anne (1 October 2008). "The not-so Hard Lessons of love", Toledo Blade. Retrieved 17 February 2013. known for their high-energy live appearancesBaca, Ricardo (30 March 2007). "Lessons learned from Detroit", The Denver Post. Retrieved 17 February 2013.Taylor, Chris "Box". The Hard Lessons - Biography, Allmusic. Retrieved 21 February 2013. and innovative sound. The band has toured extensively in the United States and Europe. They were originally formed at Michigan State University in East Lansing.
The band consists of married coupleFortner, Stephen (October 2009). "The Hard Lessons", Keyboard 35 (10): 12. Augie Visocchi (Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Fuzz Bass, Mandolin, Piano, Kazoo, Percussion, and Vacuum) and Korin "Ko Ko" Louise Visocchi (Vocals, Piano, Synthesizers, Hammond Organ Bass, Autoharp, Glockenspiel, Cornet, Percussion). Mark Dawson is their current live drummer.
They were named 2006 Artists of the Year by Real Detroit Weekly. Their song "Wedding Ring" was featured in an episode of Grey's Anatomy. Their song "Wicked Man" was featured in an episode of Friday Night Lights. Their song "See and Be Scene" was featured in a 2010 Chevrolet commercial.
Studio Discography Date of releaseTitleRecord label2004Rock N Soul Live at Small'sSelf-Released2004"Feedback Loop b/w Love Gone Cold 7" VINYLSelf-Released2005GasolineNo Fun Records2006Wise Up!Self-Released2007Hey Hey, My MySelf-Released2008B & G SidesQuack Media2009Arms ForestQuack Media2011Down Off The Ceiling Vol. 1Gold Tapes2014Start What You FinishedGangplank Records
References
External links The Hard Lessons Official website The Hard Lessons on Myspace The Hard Lessons Facebook Fans "Wedding Ring" as heard on Grey's Anatomy Hard Lessons Tour Journal