Jump to content

Eric Dill: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Clean up. Will further expand the article once I have the time to
Added image of his time with The Click Five
 
(3 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 22: Line 22:


==Career==
==Career==
He became the lead singer of the pop-rock group [[The Click Five]].<ref>Larkin, C., ''[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]'', Oxford University Press, 2006, p. 417.</ref> In February 2007, soon after filming the movie ''Taking Five'' with the band, he left Click Five to focus on his solo music career.<ref>Ratiner, T., ''Contemporary Musicians: Profiles of the People in Music'', 2008, p. 49.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indystar.com/article/20130101/THINGSTODO02/301010306/Indianapolis-musicians-blaze-distinct-trails-2013 |title=Indianapolis musicians to blaze distinct trails in 2013 |website=[[The Indianapolis Star]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104231644/http://www.indystar.com/article/20130101/THINGSTODO02/301010306/Indianapolis-musicians-blaze-distinct-trails-2013|archivedate=January 4, 2013|author=David Lindquist|date=January 1, 2013 |access-date=January 15, 2013}}</ref> In early 2007, he wrote "[[No Surprise (Daughtry song)|No Surprise]]", a song that was later the first single on [[Daughtry (band)|Daughtry]]'s second album, ''[[Leave This Town]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_super_random_connection_between_the_click_five_and_nickelback/|title=There's a super random connection between the Click Five and Nickelback|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=June 21, 2006|access-date=December 6, 2024}}</ref>
He became the lead singer of the pop-rock group [[The Click Five]].<ref>Larkin, C., ''[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]'', Oxford University Press, 2006, p. 417.</ref> With the band they released their debut studio album, ''[[Greetings from Imrie House]]'' on August 16, 2005, his first and only with the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melodic.net/news/powerpop-gurus-the-click-five-releases-debut-in-aug|title=Powerpop Guru's The Click Five Releases Debut In Aug|website=[[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]]|author=Kaj Roth|date=June 7, 2005|access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref> On November 20, 2006, Dill left the group which wasn't officially announced until March 2007.<ref name="Chicago Tribune">{{cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2007/05/29/click-five-returns-to-its-roots-for-new-fifth-member/|title=Click Five returns to its roots for new fifth member|website=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=May 29, 2007|access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=March 12, 2007|access-date=December 22, 2009|title=The Click Five and Dill part ways|work=The Boston Globe|url=http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2007/03/12/the_click_five_and_dill_part_ways/}}</ref> He left the band soon after filming the movie ''Taking Five'' with the band and left to focus on his solo music career.<ref>Ratiner, T., ''Contemporary Musicians: Profiles of the People in Music'', 2008, p. 49.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indystar.com/article/20130101/THINGSTODO02/301010306/Indianapolis-musicians-blaze-distinct-trails-2013 |title=Indianapolis musicians to blaze distinct trails in 2013 |website=[[The Indianapolis Star]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104231644/http://www.indystar.com/article/20130101/THINGSTODO02/301010306/Indianapolis-musicians-blaze-distinct-trails-2013|archivedate=January 4, 2013|author=David Lindquist|date=January 1, 2013 |access-date=January 15, 2013}}</ref> He also left due to musical differences with other members of the band.<ref name="Chicago Tribune"/> In early 2007, he wrote the song "[[No Surprise (Daughtry song)|No Surprise]]", shortly after signing a publisher deal with [[Sony]]. However the song was later given to [[Daughtry (band)|Daughtry]] and was released as the first single on their second studio album, ''[[Leave This Town]]''.<ref name="Alt Press">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_super_random_connection_between_the_click_five_and_nickelback/|title=There's a super random connection between the Click Five and Nickelback|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=June 21, 2006|access-date=December 6, 2024}}</ref> According to Dill, [[Chad Kroeger]] was in the studio with the band and came across Dill's demo. He envisioned a heavier sound for the song and called up Dill to Vancouver to re-work the song.<ref name="Alt Press"/>


[[File:Click-Five-Interviewed-April-2006.jpg|thumb|Dill with The Click Five in 2006]]
⚫
In 2012, Dill released his first collection of four songs titled ''Wherever You Are''.<ref name="cdbaby1">{{cite web|url=http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ericdill |title=Eric Dill &#124; CD Baby Music Store |publisher=Cdbaby.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112234208/https://cdbaby.com/cd/ericdill|archivedate=November 12, 2013|access-date=November 17, 2012}}</ref> With record producer Matt Radosevich and mastering by [[Eric Valentine]], the sound was created to capture and add the distinct flavor of Dill's delivery of style.<ref name="cdbaby2">{{cite web|url=http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ericdill |title=Eric Dill &#124; CD Baby Music Store |publisher=Cdbaby.com |access-date=January 15, 2013}}</ref> Major influences include [[U2]], [[Nine Inch Nails]], [[Savage Garden]], [[Our Lady Peace]] and [[Thirty Seconds to Mars]].<ref name="cdbaby2"/> The collection was recorded at Barefoot Studios in Los Angeles.<ref name="cdbaby1"/>


⚫
In 2008, Dill worked with [[Kara DioGuardi]] and [[David Hodges]] on his upcoming debut studio album, which was expected to be released later that year, via [[Atlantic Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melodic.net/news/former-the-click-five-singer-with-solo-album-coming|title=Former The Click Five Singer With Solo Album Coming|website=[[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]]|author=Kaj Roth|date=January 23, 2008|access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref> He released a music video to the song "Leaving You Lonely" on December 2, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melodic.net/video/eric-dill-leaving-you-lonely|title=Eric Dill - Leaving You Lonely|website=[[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]]|author=Kaj Roth|date=December 2, 2010|access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref> In 2012, Dill released his first collection of four songs titled ''Wherever You Are''.<ref name="cdbaby1">{{cite web|url=http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ericdill |title=Eric Dill &#124; CD Baby Music Store |publisher=Cdbaby.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112234208/https://cdbaby.com/cd/ericdill|archivedate=November 12, 2013|access-date=November 17, 2012}}</ref> With record producer Matt Radosevich and mastering by [[Eric Valentine]], the sound was created to capture and add the distinct flavor of Dill's delivery of style.<ref name="cdbaby2">{{cite web|url=http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ericdill |title=Eric Dill &#124; CD Baby Music Store |publisher=Cdbaby.com |access-date=January 15, 2013}}</ref> Major influences include [[U2]], [[Nine Inch Nails]], [[Savage Garden]], [[Our Lady Peace]] and [[Thirty Seconds to Mars]].<ref name="cdbaby2"/> The collection was recorded at Barefoot Studios in Los Angeles.<ref name="cdbaby1"/> He had written the EP in [[New York City]], while finishing the rest of the record in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.antimusic.com/news/12/April/03Singled_Out-_Eric_Dill_The_Click_Five.shtml|title=Singled Out: Eric Dill (The Click Five)|website=AntiMusic|date=April 3, 2012|access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref>
Dill's first and only full-length studio album, ''Forever is Not Enough'', was released on November 20, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestarscoop.com/music/eric-dill-interview-a-record-i-am-thrilled-about/ |title=Eric Dill Interview: "A record I am thrilled about" |publisher=The Star Scoop |date=August 27, 2012 |access-date=November 17, 2012}}</ref> It featured 13 original songs. "War with the Wolves" was the first single released from the album.<ref name="wishtv.com"/> The song was listed in the Billboard Top 40 Indicator Chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/photos/pdf/2012/TFNMW1213.pdf |title=The Teens (And 20-somethings), They Are A-Changin' |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 15, 2013 |archive-date=December 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224061729/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/photos/pdf/2012/TFNMW1213.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> "In My Head", another single from the album, was released to radio on January 14, 2013.<ref name="wishtv.com"/>

Dill's first and only full-length studio album, ''Forever is Not Enough'', was released on November 20, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestarscoop.com/music/eric-dill-interview-a-record-i-am-thrilled-about/ |title=Eric Dill Interview: "A record I am thrilled about" |publisher=The Star Scoop |date=August 27, 2012 |access-date=November 17, 2012}}</ref> It featured 13 original songs. He released the album independently instead of through a major record label as originally intended,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melodic.net/album/eric-dill-forever-is-not-enough|title=Review: Eric Dill - Forever is Not Enough|website=[[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]]|author=Johan Wippsson|date=December 9, 2012|access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref> and speaking about if would ever sign to a label ever again, Dill stated, "Nope... never. What I would do is, I would work with them to distribute my record. I would never sign my life away to people who care nothing about music, and care nothing about me."<ref name="Indianapolis Monthly"/> The album features an up-tempo [[Rock music|rock]] sound, while maintaining a [[Pop music|pop]]-friendly sound.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fanbolt.com/23905/eric-dill-chats-about-his-new-career-as-a-solo-artist/|title=Eric Dill Chats About His New Career As A Solo Artist|website=FanBolt|author=Emma Loggins|access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref> "War With the Wolves" was the first single released from the album.<ref name="wishtv.com"/> The song was listed in the Billboard Top 40 Indicator Chart.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/photos/pdf/2012/TFNMW1213.pdf |title=The Teens (And 20-somethings), They Are A-Changin' |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 15, 2013 |archive-date=December 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224061729/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/photos/pdf/2012/TFNMW1213.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> He released a music video for the single and was featured on [[mtvU]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtvu.com/music/videos-by-chad-b-eric-dill-j-stalin-kay-nikki-williams/|title=You Pick The Video That Gets On Air|website=[[mtvU]]|date=December 3, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121219042556/http://www.mtvu.com/music/videos-by-chad-b-eric-dill-j-stalin-kay-nikki-williams/|archivedate=December 19, 2012|access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref> "In My Head", another single from the album, was released to radio on January 14, 2013.<ref name="wishtv.com"/> Since then, he has released two non-album singles "Might as Well Play Some Rock and Roll" in 2018 and "On Our Way to Paradise" in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/id/album/might-as-well-play-some-rock-and-roll-single/1376289261|title=Might as Well Play Some Rock and Roll - Single by Eric Dill|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/id/album/on-our-way-to-paradise-single/1684428967|title=On Our Way to Paradise - Single by Eric Dill|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref>


==Achievements==
==Achievements==
Line 32: Line 34:


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
In late 2012, Eric Dill relocated from Hollywood to his native Indianapolis.<ref name="wishtv.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/indy_style/arts_and_music/national-recording-artist-eric-dill |title=National recording artist Eric Dill &#124; indystyle.tv |publisher=Wishtv.com |date=January 14, 2013 |access-date=January 31, 2013 |archive-date=January 16, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116233930/http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/indy_style/arts_and_music/national-recording-artist-eric-dill |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In 2007, Dill moved to [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyle/click-five-enters-round-two-with-new-singer-idUSN22186193/|title=Click Five enters round two with new singer|website=[[Reuters]]|date=August 9, 2007|access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref> In late 2012, Dill relocated from Hollywood to his native Indianapolis.<ref name="wishtv.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/indy_style/arts_and_music/national-recording-artist-eric-dill |title=National recording artist Eric Dill &#124; indystyle.tv |publisher=Wishtv.com |date=January 14, 2013 |access-date=January 31, 2013 |archive-date=January 16, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116233930/http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/indy_style/arts_and_music/national-recording-artist-eric-dill |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
Line 38: Line 40:
* ''[[Greetings From Imrie House]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Greetings From Imrie House]]'' (2005)


'''Solo artist''
'''Solo artist'''
===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
Line 91: Line 93:
==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

{{The Click Five}}


{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}

Latest revision as of 00:03, 8 December 2024

Eric Dill
Eric Dill in November 2012
Eric Dill in November 2012
Background information
Birth nameEric Murnan Dill
Born (1981-02-10) February 10, 1981 (age 43)
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2003–present
LabelsAtlantic
Formerly ofThe Click Five

Eric Murnan Dill (born February 10, 1981) is an American singer and songwriter.[1] He is best known as the lead singer for the band The Click Five. He left the group in 2007 to pursue a solo career. Additionally, he has worked with and contributed songwriting for artists such as Daughtry and Chad Kroeger.

Early life

[edit]

Dill was born and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.[2] He attended Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School and Purdue University.[2] He attended high school along with The Click Five drummer Joey Zehr.[2] He earned a bachelor's degree in industrial technology while attending Purdue University.[3]

Career

[edit]

He became the lead singer of the pop-rock group The Click Five.[4] With the band they released their debut studio album, Greetings from Imrie House on August 16, 2005, his first and only with the band.[5] On November 20, 2006, Dill left the group which wasn't officially announced until March 2007.[6][7] He left the band soon after filming the movie Taking Five with the band and left to focus on his solo music career.[8][9] He also left due to musical differences with other members of the band.[6] In early 2007, he wrote the song "No Surprise", shortly after signing a publisher deal with Sony. However the song was later given to Daughtry and was released as the first single on their second studio album, Leave This Town.[10] According to Dill, Chad Kroeger was in the studio with the band and came across Dill's demo. He envisioned a heavier sound for the song and called up Dill to Vancouver to re-work the song.[10]

Dill with The Click Five in 2006

In 2008, Dill worked with Kara DioGuardi and David Hodges on his upcoming debut studio album, which was expected to be released later that year, via Atlantic Records.[11] He released a music video to the song "Leaving You Lonely" on December 2, 2010.[12] In 2012, Dill released his first collection of four songs titled Wherever You Are.[13] With record producer Matt Radosevich and mastering by Eric Valentine, the sound was created to capture and add the distinct flavor of Dill's delivery of style.[14] Major influences include U2, Nine Inch Nails, Savage Garden, Our Lady Peace and Thirty Seconds to Mars.[14] The collection was recorded at Barefoot Studios in Los Angeles.[13] He had written the EP in New York City, while finishing the rest of the record in Hollywood, Los Angeles.[15]

Dill's first and only full-length studio album, Forever is Not Enough, was released on November 20, 2012.[16] It featured 13 original songs. He released the album independently instead of through a major record label as originally intended,[17] and speaking about if would ever sign to a label ever again, Dill stated, "Nope... never. What I would do is, I would work with them to distribute my record. I would never sign my life away to people who care nothing about music, and care nothing about me."[2] The album features an up-tempo rock sound, while maintaining a pop-friendly sound.[18] "War With the Wolves" was the first single released from the album.[19] The song was listed in the Billboard Top 40 Indicator Chart.[20] He released a music video for the single and was featured on mtvU.[21] "In My Head", another single from the album, was released to radio on January 14, 2013.[19] Since then, he has released two non-album singles "Might as Well Play Some Rock and Roll" in 2018 and "On Our Way to Paradise" in 2023.[22][23]

Achievements

[edit]

Dill was a recipient at the 2010 BMI Pop Awards for Award-Winning Songs for "No Surprise".[24]

Personal life

[edit]

In 2007, Dill moved to Los Angeles.[25] In late 2012, Dill relocated from Hollywood to his native Indianapolis.[19]

Discography

[edit]

with The Click Five

Solo artist

Studio albums

[edit]
List of studio albums with selected details
Title Details
Forever is Not Enough

Extended plays

[edit]
List of EPs with selected details
Title Details
Wherever You Are
  • Released: January 10, 2012[26]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

[edit]
List of singles with selected details
Title Year Album
"War With the Wolves" 2012 Forever is Not Enough
"In My Head" 2013
"Might as Well Play Some Rock and Roll" 2018 Non-album singles
"On Our Way to Paradise" 2023

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Billboard, Vol. 119, No. 26, 2007, p. 49.
  2. ^ a b c d James Layne (January 7, 2013). "Q&A: Eric Dill, Platinum Songwriter, Comes Home to Indiana – Circle Citizen". Indianapolis Monthly. Archived from the original on December 6, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  3. ^ "Eric Dill - Bio". Melodic. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Larkin, C., The Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Oxford University Press, 2006, p. 417.
  5. ^ Kaj Roth (June 7, 2005). "Powerpop Guru's The Click Five Releases Debut In Aug". Melodic. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Click Five returns to its roots for new fifth member". Chicago Tribune. May 29, 2007. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  7. ^ "The Click Five and Dill part ways". The Boston Globe. March 12, 2007. Retrieved December 22, 2009.
  8. ^ Ratiner, T., Contemporary Musicians: Profiles of the People in Music, 2008, p. 49.
  9. ^ David Lindquist (January 1, 2013). "Indianapolis musicians to blaze distinct trails in 2013". The Indianapolis Star. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  10. ^ a b "There's a super random connection between the Click Five and Nickelback". Alternative Press. June 21, 2006. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  11. ^ Kaj Roth (January 23, 2008). "Former The Click Five Singer With Solo Album Coming". Melodic. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  12. ^ Kaj Roth (December 2, 2010). "Eric Dill - Leaving You Lonely". Melodic. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Eric Dill | CD Baby Music Store". Cdbaby.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
  14. ^ a b "Eric Dill | CD Baby Music Store". Cdbaby.com. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  15. ^ "Singled Out: Eric Dill (The Click Five)". AntiMusic. April 3, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  16. ^ "Eric Dill Interview: "A record I am thrilled about"". The Star Scoop. August 27, 2012. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
  17. ^ Johan Wippsson (December 9, 2012). "Review: Eric Dill - Forever is Not Enough". Melodic. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  18. ^ Emma Loggins. "Eric Dill Chats About His New Career As A Solo Artist". FanBolt. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  19. ^ a b c "National recording artist Eric Dill | indystyle.tv". Wishtv.com. January 14, 2013. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  20. ^ "The Teens (And 20-somethings), They Are A-Changin'" (PDF). Billboard. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  21. ^ "You Pick The Video That Gets On Air". mtvU. December 3, 2012. Archived from the original on December 19, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  22. ^ "Might as Well Play Some Rock and Roll - Single by Eric Dill". Apple Music. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  23. ^ "On Our Way to Paradise - Single by Eric Dill". Apple Music. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  24. ^ "BMI Pop Awards 2010". Broadcast Music, Inc. May 19, 2010. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  25. ^ "Click Five enters round two with new singer". Reuters. August 9, 2007. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  26. ^ "Wherever You Are - EP by Eric Dill". Apple Music. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eric_Dill&oldid=1261793217"