Filter: Biography

Filter
Formed:
Jan 1, 1993

Genres:
Rock Music, Alternative Rock Music, Industrial Rock Music, Metal Rock Music

Decades Active:
1990's|2000's


Popularity
Low



Richard Patrick (vocals, guitars, bass, programming, drums) and Brian Liesegang (programming, guitars, keyboards, drums) both experimented with electronics early in their careers. Patrick was a member of the original touring incarnation of Nine Inch Nails. After NIN finished its lengthy first tour in the early '90s, Patrick and Liesegang met through a mutual friend and began to record industrial rock together. Their debut album, Short Bus, released on Reprise in 1995, was recorded by the two at a small house on the outskirts of Cleveland. Short Bus became a surprise hit, thanks to the MTV and alternative radio hit "Hey Man, Nice Shot"; by the end of the summer, the album had reached gold status. Liesegang departed in 1997, but Patrick retained the Filter name for 1999's Title of Record.

- John Bush, All Music Guide

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