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Silverchair
Four men are performing in front of an audience. The man at left is shown in right profile and is crouched over a keyboard with a second keyboard to his right. The second man is playing a guitar and singing into a microphone. The third man is seated behind a drum kit. The fourth man is shown in left profile playing a bass guitar. Two large speakers are behind the second man. Lights shine from the rear stage area.
Silverchair on stage in August 2006.
Left to right: Paul Mac, Daniel Johns, Ben Gillies, Chris Joannou
Background information
Also known as Innocent Criminals, The George Costanza Trio, Short Elvis
Origin Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Genres Alternative rock, post-grunge, grunge, art rock
Years active 1992 (1992)–2011 (2011)
Labels Murmur, Sony, Epic, Eleven
Associated acts The Dissociatives, The Mess Hall, Tambalane
Past members Ben Gillies
Chris Joannou
Daniel Johns

Silverchair was a popular rock band from Newcastle, Australia. The band had three main members: Daniel Johns, Chris Joannou, and Ben Gillies. They were very successful in Australia, being the only band to have five albums reach number one on the Australian music charts.

Discovering Silverchair's Music

Silverchair released several studio albums during their time together. Each album showed how their music style grew and changed.

Top Albums by Silverchair

The band's five number-one albums in Australia were:

  • Frogstomp
  • Freak Show
  • Neon Ballroom
  • Diorama
  • Young Modern

Popular Silverchair Singles

Besides their albums, Silverchair also released many hit songs called singles. Some of their most famous number-one singles include:

  • "Tomorrow"
  • "Freak"
  • "Straight Lines"

Band History and Achievements

Silverchair started making music in 1992 and continued until 2011. They became known for their unique sound, which blended different styles of rock music.

Early Days of the Band

The band members were very young when they first started. They quickly gained attention for their talent and energy. Their music often explored different themes and sounds, making them stand out.

Silverchair's Musical Style

Silverchair's music is often described as Alternative rock, post-grunge, and grunge. Later in their career, they also explored art rock. This means their songs often had powerful guitars, strong drums, and unique vocals.

Images for kids

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    Silverchair performing on the Across the Great Divide Tour in September 2007.

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    Silverchair performing in Bendigo May 2010

  • Silverchair 08

    Silverchair on stage at the 2008 Big Day Out

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Silverchair para niños

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