The Promise Ring: Biography

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Formed:

Jan 1, 1995 in Milwaukee, WI

Disbanded:

Oct 1, 2002

Genres:

Rock Music, Alternative Rock Music, Punk and Hardcore Rock Music, Emo

Decades Active:

1990's|2000's

Artistic Quality

Low

Cultural Impact

Low

Ratings Guide

Milwaukee-based emo quartet the Promise Ring formed in early 1995 from the remnants of acclaimed local acts Cap'n Jazz, Ceilishrine, and None Left Standing. Comprising singer/guitarist Davey VonBohlen, guitarist Jason Gnewikow, bassist Scott Schoenbeck and drummer Dan Didier, the group signed to Jade Tree in 1996, and over the course of the year which followed issued no less than two seven-inches ("Falsetto Keeps Time" and a split release with Texas Is the Reason), a full-length LP (30 Degrees Everywhere) and a singles compilation (The Horse Latitudes). The critical favorite Nothing Feels Good followed in 1997, and two years later the Promise Ring returned with their third album, Very Emergency. That same year, VonBohlen and Didier also joined forces in the more pop-oriented Vermont, releasing Living Together on the Kindercore label. After touring the U.S. in support of Wood/Water, The Promise Ring announced their split in October 2002.

- Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide