Earth to Andy is an American alternative rock band from Charlottesville, Virginia.
History Earth to Andy was founded in 1997 by members of two local bands, Red Henry (from Charlottesville) and Egypt (from Washington D.C.Journey to the Center of Earth to Andy. Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 10, 2000.[ Earth to Andy] at Allmusic The band's first release, Simple Machine, was released independently and featured a cover version of The Beatles' "I Want You (She's So Heavy)". Following its release, the group signed with Giant Records and released Chronicle Kings late in 1999. The album was produced by Nick LaunayReview of Chronicle Kings. The Washington Post, November 26, 1999. and included an appearance by the bass player of Stone Temple Pilots, Robert De Leo. The group toured with Live, Stone Temple Pilots, and Jimmie's Chicken Shack in 2000.Earth to Andy Cleared for Liftoff . The Washington Post, June 21, 2000.Earth to Andy Charms C'Ville. The Free Lance-Star, February 24, 2000. The album's lead single, "Still After You", was a rock radio hit, reaching #39 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts.[ Billboard], Allmusic Guitarist Tony Lopacinski later played with Train. San Francisco Chronicle, February 5, 2004. and has written, performed, and produced country music both in his own projects and alongside artists including Sara Evans and Josh Gracin. Andy Waldeck has collaborated in songwriting endeavors with Robert DeLeo and Chris Daughtry. Drummer, Kevin Murphy, has since become an in-demand drummer in Nashville, playing for such artists as: Jon Pardi, Tonic, Randy Houser, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Frankie Ballard, Chuck Wicks, and many others.
On June 15, 2011, guitarist Tony Lopacinski died after an 18-month battle with cancer.
Members Andy Waldeck – vocals, guitar Kevin Murphy – drums, vocals Chris Reardon – bass, vocals Tony Lopacinski – guitar, vocals
Discography Earth To Andy (Self-Titled) (Voluptuous Records, 1997) Simple Machine (Voluptuous Records, 1998) Chronicle Kings (Giant Records, 1999) the bradbury ep (Voluptuous Records, 2000) Sticks The Landing (Voluptuous Records, 2003) Matter Of Time (single) (Voluptuous Records, 2021)
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