The Buddz
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| Origin | Bristol, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2006-c. 2020 |
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The Buddz was an American rock band from Bristol, Tennessee, United States. The group was established in 2006 by brothers Faysal Scott Smile II and Matthew Smile. The lineup included Faysal Scott Smile II (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Matthew Smile (vocals and lead guitarist), Nate Kennedy (vocals and bass guitar), Brandon Paykamian (vocals and drums).
The Buddz's single "Bring Me Down" released on April 3, 2015, and featuring Gabriel Garcia of Black Tide, reached over one million views on YouTube.[1] The Buddz recorded their new album, Burn Down, with American rock producer/musician Dave Fortman[2] and American sound engineer Ted Jensen.
The Buddz headlined the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, California on May 24, 2015.[3]
The Buddz released their first comic book in conjunction with Burn Down on April 20, 2018.[4][5]
In October 2023, lead vocalist Faysal Scott Smile was announced as the new lead singer of Vinnie Vincent Invasion.
References
- ↑ Netherland, Tom. "Short Takes: Band of Ruhks, The Freeway Revival, Jim Lord". HeraldCourier.com. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- ↑ Caridi, Olivia (March 2, 2015). "Small-town band The Buddz making big moves". WCYB. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- ↑ "The Buddz, Alex Cole, Chemistry Of The Universe, Somewhat Ace, Sunshower The World Famous Whisky A Go Go". www.whiskyagogo.com. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- ↑ Netherland, Tom (April 19, 2018). "The Buddz album release show promises to be "like lightning in a bottle"". HeraldCourier.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ↑ Netherland, Tom (October 20, 2023). "Bristol's Faysal Scott Smile joins former KISS member in Vinnie Vincent Invasion". Johnson City Press. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
External links
- Official website at the Wayback Machine