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==Muse members== | == Muse members == | ||
{{MuseMemberGallery}} | {{MuseMemberGallery}} | ||
===Live performance only members=== | === Live performance only members=== | ||
*[[Morgan Nicholls]] (samples, bass and keyboard)<br> | * [[Morgan Nicholls]] (samples, bass and keyboard)<br> | ||
*[[Dan Newell]] (trumpet)<br> | * [[Dan Newell]] (trumpet)<br> | ||
*[[Alessandro Cortini]] (samples, bass and keyboard) (Stand-in for Morgan) | * [[Alessandro Cortini]] (samples, bass and keyboard) (Stand-in for Morgan) | ||
==Formation== | == Formation == | ||
:''For a full biography see [[Biography]]'' | :''For a full biography see [[Biography]]'' | ||
The members of Muse played in separate bands during their stay at Teignmouth Community College and Coombeshead College in the early 1990s. The formation of Muse began when [[Matt Bellamy|Bellamy]] successfully auditioned for the part of guitarist in [[Dominic Howard|Dominic Howard's]] band. They asked [[Chris Wolstenholme]], who played drums at the time, to learn to play bass guitar for the band. Wolstenholme agreed and the band was formed. | The members of Muse played in separate bands during their stay at Teignmouth Community College and Coombeshead College in the early 1990s. The formation of Muse began when [[Matt Bellamy|Bellamy]] successfully auditioned for the part of guitarist in [[Dominic Howard|Dominic Howard's]] band. They asked [[Chris Wolstenholme]], who played drums at the time, to learn to play bass guitar for the band. Wolstenholme agreed and the band was formed. | ||
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In 1994, under the name [[Rocket Baby Dolls]] and with a goth/glam image, the group won a [[Teignmouth Broadmeadow Sports Centre 1994 (gig)|local battle of the bands]] contest, smashing their equipment in the process. "It was supposed to be a protest, a statement", Bellamy said, "so, when we actually won, it was a real shock. A massive shock. After that, we started taking ourselves seriously". Shortly after the contest, the three decided to forego university, quit their jobs, change the band name to Muse, and move away from Teignmouth. | In 1994, under the name [[Rocket Baby Dolls]] and with a goth/glam image, the group won a [[Teignmouth Broadmeadow Sports Centre 1994 (gig)|local battle of the bands]] contest, smashing their equipment in the process. "It was supposed to be a protest, a statement", Bellamy said, "so, when we actually won, it was a real shock. A massive shock. After that, we started taking ourselves seriously". Shortly after the contest, the three decided to forego university, quit their jobs, change the band name to Muse, and move away from Teignmouth. | ||
==The band name== | == The band name == | ||
[[ | [[File:muselogo.png | right | thumb | The MUSE Logo]] | ||
The band have stated that they chose the name Muse due to it being short as well as looking good on gig posters. They got the name after someone suggested that the reason that a lot of bands were forming around [[Teignmouth]] was due to a muse hanging around the town.<ref>[[Interview (200702 ninemsn feature)|ninemsn 200702]]</ref> | The band have stated that they chose the name Muse due to it being short as well as looking good on gig posters. They got the name after someone suggested that the reason that a lot of bands were forming around [[Teignmouth]] was due to a muse hanging around the town.<ref>[[Interview (200702 ninemsn feature)|ninemsn 200702]]</ref> | ||
The word 'muse' is defined in the dictionary as: | The word 'muse' is defined in the dictionary as: | ||
*''A force or person, esp. a woman, that inspires a creative artist'' | * ''A force or person, esp. a woman, that inspires a creative artist'' | ||
*''To be absorbed in one's thoughts'', ''To engage in meditation'' or ''To consider or say thoughtfully'' | * ''To be absorbed in one's thoughts'', ''To engage in meditation'' or ''To consider or say thoughtfully'' | ||
*''Any of the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne in Greek mythology''. | * ''Any of the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne in Greek mythology''. | ||
In Greek mythology each Muse presides over a different art or science. [[Matthew Bellamy|Bellamy's]] favourite is Erato,<ref name="mm199912">{{cite/melodymaker199912}}</ref> the Muse of lyrical and erotic poetry. | In Greek mythology each Muse presides over a different art or science. [[Matthew Bellamy|Bellamy's]] favourite is Erato,<ref name="mm199912">{{cite/melodymaker199912}}</ref> the Muse of lyrical and erotic poetry. | ||
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In Japanese, the name is transliterated in the Katakana syllabary as 'ミューズ' (Myuuzu, literally). | In Japanese, the name is transliterated in the Katakana syllabary as 'ミューズ' (Myuuzu, literally). | ||
==The trademark== | == The trademark == | ||
The band name was trademarked by [[Matthew Bellamy]] and his solicitors on 21st July 1999. The trademark covers three different classes: | The band name was trademarked by [[Matthew Bellamy]] and his solicitors on 21st July 1999. The trademark covers three different classes: | ||
*'''Class 09:''' | * '''Class 09:''' | ||
Magnetic tapes, compact discs, recording discs, mini discs, cassettes, records, video discs and video tapes, sound recordings, video recordings, CD-ROM discs, DVDs, all featuring music by, musical and/or visual performances by and/or information relating to recording and performing artists. | Magnetic tapes, compact discs, recording discs, mini discs, cassettes, records, video discs and video tapes, sound recordings, video recordings, CD-ROM discs, DVDs, all featuring music by, musical and/or visual performances by and/or information relating to recording and performing artists. | ||
*'''Class 25:''' | * '''Class 25:''' | ||
Clothing, footwear and headgear. | Clothing, footwear and headgear. | ||
*'''Class 41:''' | * '''Class 41:''' | ||
Production of shows and presentations and live performances relating to recording and performing artists; recording services provided by recording and performing artists; theatrical productions and audio programming for recording and performing artists; stage, screen, television, concert and nightclub entertainment services relating to recording and performing artists. | Production of shows and presentations and live performances relating to recording and performing artists; recording services provided by recording and performing artists; theatrical productions and audio programming for recording and performing artists; stage, screen, television, concert and nightclub entertainment services relating to recording and performing artists. | ||
==Associated | == Associated bands == | ||
*[[Rocket Baby Dolls]] | * [[Rocket Baby Dolls]] | ||
*[[Fixed Penalty]] | * [[Fixed Penalty]] | ||
*[[Gothic Plague]] | * [[Gothic Plague]] | ||
*[[Carnage Mayhem]] | * [[Carnage Mayhem]] | ||
*[[Young Blood]] | * [[Young Blood]] | ||
==Muse management== | == Muse management == | ||
* [http://www.brontone.com Brontone Management] (World—excluding USA and Canada) | * [http://www.brontone.com Brontone Management] (World—excluding USA and Canada) | ||
** [[Anthony Addis]] | ** [[Anthony Addis]] | ||
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* [http://qprime.com Q Prime] (USA and Canada) | * [http://qprime.com Q Prime] (USA and Canada) | ||
== | == Muse-board management == | ||
* [[User:Kev|Kev]] | * [[User:Kev | Kev]] | ||
* [[User:Miss Blee|Miss Blee]] | * [[User:Miss Blee | Miss Blee]] | ||
== Other crew members == | == Other crew members == | ||
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* [[Quotes | Quotes from Muse]] | * [[Quotes | Quotes from Muse]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Muse]] | [[Category:Muse]] | ||
Revision as of 19:15, 2 April 2011
Muse members
Matthew Bellamy (vocals, guitar, keyboard, piano, keytar, lyrics)
Christopher Wolstenholme (bass, backing vocals, keyboard, guitar)
Dominic Howard (drums, percussion, human bones, synthesiser)
Live performance only members
- Morgan Nicholls (samples, bass and keyboard)
- Dan Newell (trumpet)
- Alessandro Cortini (samples, bass and keyboard) (Stand-in for Morgan)
Formation
- For a full biography see Biography
The members of Muse played in separate bands during their stay at Teignmouth Community College and Coombeshead College in the early 1990s. The formation of Muse began when Bellamy successfully auditioned for the part of guitarist in Dominic Howard's band. They asked Chris Wolstenholme, who played drums at the time, to learn to play bass guitar for the band. Wolstenholme agreed and the band was formed.
In 1994, under the name Rocket Baby Dolls and with a goth/glam image, the group won a local battle of the bands contest, smashing their equipment in the process. "It was supposed to be a protest, a statement", Bellamy said, "so, when we actually won, it was a real shock. A massive shock. After that, we started taking ourselves seriously". Shortly after the contest, the three decided to forego university, quit their jobs, change the band name to Muse, and move away from Teignmouth.
The band name
The band have stated that they chose the name Muse due to it being short as well as looking good on gig posters. They got the name after someone suggested that the reason that a lot of bands were forming around Teignmouth was due to a muse hanging around the town.[1]
The word 'muse' is defined in the dictionary as:
- A force or person, esp. a woman, that inspires a creative artist
- To be absorbed in one's thoughts, To engage in meditation or To consider or say thoughtfully
- Any of the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne in Greek mythology.
In Greek mythology each Muse presides over a different art or science. Bellamy's favourite is Erato,[2] the Muse of lyrical and erotic poetry.
In Japanese, the name is transliterated in the Katakana syllabary as 'ミューズ' (Myuuzu, literally).
The trademark
The band name was trademarked by Matthew Bellamy and his solicitors on 21st July 1999. The trademark covers three different classes:
- Class 09:
Magnetic tapes, compact discs, recording discs, mini discs, cassettes, records, video discs and video tapes, sound recordings, video recordings, CD-ROM discs, DVDs, all featuring music by, musical and/or visual performances by and/or information relating to recording and performing artists.
- Class 25:
Clothing, footwear and headgear.
- Class 41:
Production of shows and presentations and live performances relating to recording and performing artists; recording services provided by recording and performing artists; theatrical productions and audio programming for recording and performing artists; stage, screen, television, concert and nightclub entertainment services relating to recording and performing artists.
Associated bands
Muse management
- Brontone Management (World—excluding USA and Canada)
- Anthony Addis
- Sam Sparrow (marketing and promotion)
- Alex Wall
- Q Prime (USA and Canada)
Muse-board management
Other crew members
- Thomas Kirk (live video director)
See also
References
- ↑ ninemsn 200702
- ↑ Robin Bresnark. (1999-12). The Potholey Bible. Melody Maker. Retrieved 2008-02-15 from rocketbabydolls.com. [verify]