Airbourne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Airbourne |
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Up: Joel O'Keeffe and Ryan O'Keeffe Down: David Roads and Justin Street |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Warrnambool, Victoria,  Australia |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 2003 - Present |
| Labels | EMI Capitol Roadrunner Spinefarm |
| Members | Joel O'Keeffe Ryan O'Keeffe David Roads Justin Street |
| Past members | Adam Jacobson |
Airbourne is a hard rock band from Australia. They started in Warrnambool, Victoria. The band formed in 2003. The first members were Joel O'Keeffe, Ryan O'Keeffe, David Roads, and Adam Jacobson. Adam left in 2004, and Justin Street joined as the new bass player.
In 2004, Airbourne released their first mini-album, called Ready to Rock. Their first full studio album, Runnin' Wild, came out in 2007. This album had three popular songs: "Runnin' Wild", "Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast", and "Diamond in the Rough". In 2010, they released their second album, No Guts. No Glory.. Their third album, Black Dog Barking, was released in 2013.
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Discovering Airbourne's Journey
How Airbourne Started (2003–2006)
Airbourne began in late 2003 in Warrnambool, Australia. Brothers Joel O'Keeffe (born around 1985) and Ryan O'Keeffe (born around 1986) formed the band. Joel had played guitar since he was 11. Ryan got his first drum kit at the same age.
Joel met David Roads when they both worked at the Hotel Warrnambool. They would play guitar together after their shifts. Roads was asked to join the O'Keeffe brothers. By late 2003, Adam Jacobson joined on bass guitar. The group was named Airbourne. They played many shows at the local Criterion Hotel.
In March 2004, the band won a competition in Melbourne. Their early music was inspired by famous Australian rock bands. These included AC/DC, The Angels, and Rose Tattoo. They recorded an eight-song mini-album, Ready to Rock. It came out in July 2004. This was a self-funded release.
Around that time, Justin Street (born around 1986) replaced Adam Jacobson on bass guitar. In early 2005, the band moved to Melbourne. In August, they signed a five-album deal with Capitol Records. Joel said that once, while living in a shared house, they had a party. A blown fuse caused a small fire in the house. The band has opened for big names like Mötley Crüe, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, and The Rolling Stones. They have also played at many summer music festivals.
The Runnin' Wild Album (2006–2009)
In 2006, Airbourne went to the United States. They started working on their first studio album, Runnin' Wild. Bob Marlette, who worked with Ozzy Osbourne, produced it. Runnin' Wild was released in Australia on June 23, 2007.
Three songs from the album became singles. These were "Runnin' Wild" (May), "Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast" (June), and "Diamond in the Rough". "Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast" was even a playable song in the Guitar Hero World Tour video game. In February, Capitol Records ended their contract with Airbourne. But the album was still released in Australia through EMI. In June, the band signed with Roadrunner Records for releases around the world.
The album did well on music charts. It reached the top 30 in Australia. It also made it into the top 40 in New Zealand. The album appeared on charts in Austria, Switzerland, and France. In late 2007, the band toured the United States. They supported bands like Kid Rock and Korn.
Runnin' Wild was released in North America, Europe, and Japan in January 2008. After this, the band moved to the US permanently. The album reached the Top 100 on the UK Albums Chart. It also appeared on the Billboard 200 in the US. In September 2007, they released a five-song live mini-album, Live at the Playroom.
In an interview in September 2008, Joel talked about being compared to AC/DC. He said, "To be compared to the best rock and roll band in the business... there is no higher compliment." In November, Dan Hawkins from The Darkness joined Airbourne on stage in London. They played the AC/DC song, "Whole Lotta Rosie."
No Guts. No Glory. Album (2009–2011)
David Roads confirmed that Airbourne would start recording their second album in January 2009. This album was called No Guts. No Glory.. Joel said they wrote the songs in the Criterion Hotel. He called it "Aussie pub rock written in an Aussie rock pub!"
Johnny K produced the album. Mike Fraser mixed it. It was released on March 8, 2010, in many countries. These included the UK, Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. It came out in the U.S. on April 20. The song "Born to Kill" was first played live in New Zealand in October 2009. In January 2010, another new song, "No Way But the Hard Way," was played on BBC Radio 1. It became the first single from the album on iTunes on February 9.
The album reached the top 20 on the ARIA Albums Chart in Australia. It also made it into the top 20 in Austria, New Zealand, Finland, Greece, Sweden, and Switzerland. In the UK, it reached number 31. On the US Billboard 200, it made it into the top 100. The band toured the UK in 2011. They supported Iron Maiden on their Final Frontier World Tour.
Black Dog Barking Album (2011-2014)
In November 2011, Airbourne announced they were working on a new album. The album's name, Black Dog Barking, was announced in February 2013. It was released on May 21, 2013, through Roadrunner. The cover art was made by Australian artists The Sharp Brothers. They also designed the cover for No Guts. No Glory..
David Roads explained the idea behind the album title. The "Black Dog" was a way to describe the band's ability to break rules. This included not worrying about noise limits. At the end of 2013, Airbourne toured Europe. The Swedish band Corroded was one of their opening acts.
Recent News (2014-Present)
In November 2014, Joel O'Keeffe shared that the band was already writing songs for their next album. In January 2015, the band announced they signed a deal with Spinefarm Records. This deal was for releases all over the world.
Airbourne Band Members
- Joel O'Keeffe - sings and plays lead guitar
- Ryan O'Keeffe - plays drums
- David Roads - sings backup and plays rhythm guitar
- Justin Street - sings backup and plays bass guitar
Former Members
- Adam Jacobson - sang backup and played bass guitar
Airbourne Music
Mini-Albums (EPs)
- Ready to Rock (2004)
Studio Albums
- Runnin' Wild (2007)
- No Guts. No Glory (2010)
- Black Dog Barking (2013)
Live Albums
- Live at the Playroom (2007)
Images for kids
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Joel O'Keeffe performing live.
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Ryan O'Keeffe playing drums.
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David Roads on guitar.
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Justin Street on bass.
See also
In Spanish: Airbourne para Niños para niños
