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Live (IPA pronunciation: [laɪv], rhymes with "five") (also typeset as LIVE) is an American alternative rock band from York, Pennsylvania, comprised of Ed Kowalczyk (lead vocals and guitar), Chad Taylor (lead guitar), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass guitar) and Chad Gracey (drums). Since approximately 1999, Live has toured with Ed's younger brother Adam Kowalczyk as a rhythm guitarist. They have also previously toured with British keyboardist Michael "Railo" Railton and Christopher Thorn (from Blind Melon).

Characterized by an earnest approach to anthemic rock and a spiritual zen reminiscent of Joshua Tree-era U2, Live climbed from modest modern rock success to the mainstream spotlight worldwide on the strength of their 1994 breakthrough album, the 8 million-selling Throwing Copper.[citation needed]

Kowalczyk, Taylor, Dahlheimer, and Gracey first came together for a middle-school talent show in the Pennsylvania blue-collar town of York. The group remained together throughout high...

Created by dipity on Jan 24, 2008

Last updated: 03/11/10 at 06:43 PM

• Rock vets Live appreciate their long run
  Aug 20, 2008 5:08 PM

  (LiveDaily.com) As Live [ tickets ], Collective Soul [ tickets ] and Blues Traveler [ tickets ] wrap up their lengthy summer tour together, Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk says the tour is giving pop/rock fans more bang for their buck.... continued
  http://www.livedaily.com/news/14764.html

• Collective Soul, Live, Blues Traveler join forces
  Jun 9, 2008 6:06 AM

  (LiveDaily.com) Rockers Collective Soul [ tickets ] and Live [ tickets ] and teaming up once again for a summer tour, and they've added Blues Traveler [ tickets ] to the mix.... continued
  http://www.livedaily.com/news/14344.html

• Songs From Black Mountain
  Apr 6, 2006

  Track listing: The RiverMysteryGet ReadyShowWingsSofiaLove Shines (A Song for My Daughters About God)Where Do We Go From Here?HomeAll I NeedYou Are Not AloneNight of Nights
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• The River
  2005

  Track listing: The River
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• Awake: The Best of Live
  Nov 1, 2004

  Track listing: Operation Spirit: The Tyranny of TraditionPain Lies on the RiversideThe Beauty of GraySelling the DramaI AloneLightning CrashesAll Over YouPillar of DavidsonWe Deal in DreamsLakini's JuiceTurn My HeadThe Dolphin's CryRun to the WaterDance With YouOvercomeHeavenRun Away (feat. Shelby Lynne)I Walk the Line
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• Birds of Pray
  May 19, 2003

  Track listing: HeavenLike I DoRiver TownLife Marches OnRun AwayBring the People TogetherThe Sanctity of DreamsWhat Are We Fighting ForSheLighthouseSweet ReleaseEvery Time I See Your FaceOut to Dry
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• V
  Sep 17, 2001

  Track listing: IntroSimple CreedDeep EnoughLike a SoldierPeople Like YouTransmit Your LoveForever May Not Be Long EnoughCall Me a FoolFlowThe RideOK?OvercomeHero of LoveNobody Knows
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• The Distance to Here
  Oct 4, 1999

  Track listing: The Dolphin's CrySparkleRun To The WaterSunVoodoo LadyWhere Fishes GoFace and Ghost (The Children's Song)Feel the Quiet River RageMeltdownThey Stood Up for LoveWe Walk in the DreamDance With YouThe Distance
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• Secret Samadhi
  Feb 17, 1997

  Track listing: Lakini's JuiceGrazeCenturyGhostInsomnia and the Hole in the UniverseTurn My HeadFreaksMericaGas Hed Goes WestRattlesnakeHeropsychodreamerUnsheathed
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• Turn My Head
  1996

  Track listing: Turn My Head (radio edit)Lakini's Juice (remix)Turn My Head (live)
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• Freaks
  1996

  Track listing: Freaks (album version)Freaks (Labour, Labour, Labour remix)Love My Way (live version)
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• Lakini's Juice
  1996

  Track listing: Lakini's JuicePain Lies on the Riverside (club mix)Selling the Drama (acoustic)
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• White, Discussion
  1995

  Track listing: White, Discussion (Sam Sever remix)White, Discussion (live: Glastonbury)White, Discussion (album version)
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• Lightning Crashes
  1994

  Track listing: Lightning CrashesLightning Crashes (Glastonbury '95)White Discussion (Glastonbury '95)
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• All Over You
  1994

  Track listing: All Over YouShit Towne (live)All Over You (live)
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• Throwing Copper
  Apr 18, 1994

  Track listing: The Dam at Otter CreekSelling the DramaI AloneLightning CrashesAll Over YouT.B.D.IrisPillar of DavidsonStageWhite, DiscussionHorseShit TowneWaitressTop
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• Selling the Drama
  1993

  Track listing: Selling the DramaI Alone (live)Operation Spirit (The Tyranny of Tradition) (live)
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/

• Mental Jewelry
  Dec 30, 1991

  Track listing: Operation Spirit (The Tyranny of Tradition)The Beauty of GrayBrothers UnawareTired of "Me"Mirror SongWaterboyTake My AnthemYou Are the WorldGood PainMother Earth Is a Vicious Crowd10,000 Years (Peace Is Now)Pain Lies on the Riverside
  http://www.friendsoflive.com/