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| alias = Broken
| alias = Broken (1999–2001)
| origin = [[Memphis, Tennessee]], U.S.
| origin = [[Memphis, Tennessee]], U.S.
| genre = [[Post-grunge]], [[alternative rock]], [[hard rock]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r741543|pure_url=yes}}|title=Beautiful Disorder – Breaking Point|publisher=[[Allmusic]]}}</ref>
| genre = [[Post-grunge]],<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r741543|pure_url=yes}}|title=Beautiful Disorder – Breaking Point|publisher=[[Allmusic]]}}</ref> [[Rock music|rock]]<ref name="AllMusic Bio"/>
| years_active = 1999, 2000–2007, 2009, 2011
| years_active = 1999, 2000–2007, 2009, 2011
| label = [[Wind-up Records|Wind-Up]]
| label = [[Wind-up Records|Wind-Up]]
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| past_members = David Cowell<br />Aaron "Zeke" Dauner<br />Brett Erickson<br />Greg Edmondson<br />Jody Abbott<br />Justin Rimer
| past_members = David Cowell<br />Aaron "Zeke" Dauner<br />Brett Erickson<br />Greg Edmondson<br />Jody Abbott<br />Justin Rimer
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'''Breaking Point''' was an American [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Memphis, Tennessee]],<ref>{{cite web |author= |date= |title=Breaking Point &#124; Biography & History |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/breaking-point-mn0000610400/biography |accessdate=March 19, 2020 |website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> formed in 1999.
'''Breaking Point''' was an American [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Memphis, Tennessee]],<ref name="AllMusic Bio">{{cite web |author= |date= |title=Breaking Point &#124; Biography & History |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/breaking-point-mn0000610400/biography |accessdate=March 19, 2020 |website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> formed in 1999.


== History ==
== History ==
Breaking Point's debut album, ''[[Coming of Age (Breaking Point album)|Coming of Age]]'', was released in 2001, with a follow-up, ''[[Beautiful Disorder]]'', released in 2005.
Breaking Point's debut album, ''[[Coming of Age (Breaking Point album)|Coming of Age]]'', was released in 2001, with a follow-up, ''Beautiful Disorder'', released in 2005.

Their songs have been used in a number of films and theatrical soundtracks, including ''[[Wishcraft]]'', ''[[The Scorpion King]]'', the [[Funimation]] dub of ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge]]'', and ''[[Fantastic Four (2005 film)|Fantastic Four]]'', as well as a trailer for ''[[Biker Boyz]]''. Additionally, their song "One of a Kind" had been used as the theme song of [[Rob Van Dam]], who was also featured in the music video, during his [[WWE]] career.

Breaking Point toured with several bands, including [[Sevendust]], [[Saliva (band)|Saliva]], [[Theory of a Deadman]] and [[Fuel (band)|Fuel]].

In mid-2006, Breaking Point toured the United States with [[Creed (band)|Creed]] frontman [[Scott Stapp]]. As of July 2007, guitarist Justin Rimer has been performing as a member of [[12 Stones]]. Brett recently became the frontman of local Memphis band Aurora. Greg Edmondson is now currently the bassist for Collide Over Me.

In May 2011, the original incarnation of Breaking Point reunited at Hard Rock Cafe in Memphis, TN for a benefit show and played an acoustic set.

Original drummer Jody Abbott died in 2022 after a battle with [[Huntington's disease]].

According to Spotify, as of July 24, 2023, Breaking Point has 92,260 streams per month. Their song "One of a Kind" has over 10 million streams (11,311,156)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotify |website=[[Spotify]] |url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Mmel3Q37hvWQoPBKI5E0Q}}</ref>


== Former band members ==
== Former band members ==
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=== Studio albums ===
=== Studio albums ===
*''[[Coming of Age (Breaking Point album)|Coming of Age]]'' (2001, [[Wind-up Records|Wind-up]])
*''[[Coming of Age (Breaking Point album)|Coming of Age]]'' (2001, [[Wind-up Records|Wind-up]])
*''[[Beautiful Disorder]]'' (2005, Wind-up)
*''Beautiful Disorder'' (2005, Wind-up)


=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
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*"All Messed Up" (2005, Wind-up) No.&nbsp;26 [[Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks]]<ref name=allmusic-bbs>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p509503|tab=charts-awards/billboard-singles|label=Billboard Singles for Breaking Point }}</ref><ref name="singles">{{cite web | url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=breaking point|chart=all}} | title = Chart History for Breaking Point | publisher = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
*"All Messed Up" (2005, Wind-up) No.&nbsp;26 [[Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks]]<ref name=allmusic-bbs>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p509503|tab=charts-awards/billboard-singles|label=Billboard Singles for Breaking Point }}</ref><ref name="singles">{{cite web | url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=breaking point|chart=all}} | title = Chart History for Breaking Point | publisher = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
*"Promise Keeper" (2005, Wind-up)
*"Promise Keeper" (2005, Wind-up)

=== Music videos ===
[https://www.youtube.com/@breakingpointvideos1995/featured Breaking Point Videos at YouTube]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Breaking Point Videos |url=https://www.youtube.com/@breakingpointvideos1995/featured |website=YouTube}}</ref>
*"One of a Kind"
*"All Messed Up"

=== Soundtrack contributions ===
*''[[High School Stories]]''
* ''[[Wishcraft]]'' (2001) (song: "Coming of Age")
*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug]]'' (2001 [[Funimation]] dub) (song: "Coming of Age")
*''[[The Scorpion King]]'' (2002) (song: "27")
*''[[WWF Forceable Entry]]'' (2002) (song: "One of a Kind")
*''[[Dragonball Z: Cooler's Revenge]]'' (2002 Funimation dub) (songs: "Falling Down", "Under", "Phoenix")
*''[[Fantastic Four (2005 film)|Fantastic Four]]'' (2005) (song: "Goodbye to You")


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p509503|label=Breaking Point}}
*{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p509503|label=Breaking Point}}
*[https://www.youtube.com/@breakingpointvideos1995/videos Breaking Point on YouTube]
*[https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Mmel3Q37hvWQoPBKI5E0Q Breaking Point at Spotify]


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Latest revision as of 23:57, 1 December 2024

Breaking Point
Also known asBroken (1999–2001)
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresPost-grunge,[1] rock[2]
Years active1999, 2000–2007, 2009, 2011
LabelsWind-Up
Past membersDavid Cowell
Aaron "Zeke" Dauner
Brett Erickson
Greg Edmondson
Jody Abbott
Justin Rimer

Breaking Point was an American rock band from Memphis, Tennessee,[2] formed in 1999.

History

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Breaking Point's debut album, Coming of Age, was released in 2001, with a follow-up, Beautiful Disorder, released in 2005.

Former band members

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  • Jody Abbott (died 2022) – drums
  • Justin Rimer – lead guitar
  • Brett Erickson – vocals, lead/rhythm guitar
  • Greg Edmondson – bass guitar
  • Aaron "Zeke" Dauner – drums
  • David Cowell – guitar

Discography

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Studio albums

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Singles

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  • "Coming of Age" (2001, Wind-up)
  • "Brother" (2001, Wind-up)
  • "One of a Kind" (2002, Wind-up) No. 38 Mainstream Rock Tracks[3]
  • "Show Me a Sign" (2005, Wind-up) No. 25 Mainstream Rock Tracks[3]
  • "All Messed Up" (2005, Wind-up) No. 26 Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks[3][4]
  • "Promise Keeper" (2005, Wind-up)

References

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  1. ^ "Beautiful Disorder – Breaking Point". Allmusic.
  2. ^ a b "Breaking Point | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Billboard Singles for Breaking Point at AllMusic
  4. ^ "Chart History for Breaking Point". Billboard.
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