The Black is a rock band from Austin, Texas that formed in 2002 when singer/songwriter David Longoria began collaborating with drummer Andy Morales. The two were later joined by guitarist Alan Schaefer (son of famous guitar maker Ed Schaefer) and Nick Moulos of the Austin band The Crackpipes.
History
Their full-length album Tanglewood was recorded in 2004 and released in 2005 on their own record label K Woo.
The band's next release, titled Donna, was released in 2007.
Discography
Studio albums Tanglewood (20 April 2005) Donna EP (30 July 2007) Little Hits/China (2009) Sun in the Day Moon at Night (12 October 2011)
Videos Little Hits Now I Am Here on YouTube.com
Members
Current David Longoria – lyrics, vocals 2004–present Alan Schaefer – guitar 2004–present Matt Simon – drums present Bryan Mammel – Piano, keys present Amy Hawthorne -bass
Previous Drummers Andy Morales – (2004) Yamal Said-(2005)(2007) Bassists Clint Newsom – (2004) Nick Moulos – (2004–2005) Adam Amparan – (2005–2006) Zach Hennard – (2006–2007) Pink Nasty – (2007)
Pianists Danica Newell – (2004) Conrad Keely – (2005) Jared Van Fleet – (2006–2007)
References
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-black-mn0002330102/biography http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/AMDB/Profile?oid=oid:234583
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