Simply Slang

Simply Slang
Simply Slang
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Hard rock
Years active	2002–2007
Labels	Platinum Realm
Members	Aaron Morales; Matt Overbee; Pat Mulcahy; Jon Schang
Past members	David Gonzalez; Jeff Novak; Rick Robledo; Ted Rosenberg
Website	http://www.simplyslang.com

Simply Slang is an American hard rock quartet, founded in 2002, and based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Originally known as Deadline, the band later changed its name upon discovering another band using the same name. In 2004, Simply Slang issued its eponymous debut, Simply Slang, through Platinum Realm Entertainment.

Within a short time of its release, Simply Slang began to garner international attention, thanks in part to the band's strategy of offering free downloads of its songs online.

This approach proved highly effective, as two tracks from their debut album, "Live 4 The Weekend" and "Angeline," became top downloads on music websites worldwide. In March 2005, Simply Slang achieved the No. 1 spot on the Heavy Rock Artist chart on MP3.com.au, Australia's leading music platform. Several weeks later, the band also claimed the No. 1 position on the Heavy Rock Album chart on the same website.

Despite these achievements, the band's lack of financial success began to take its toll. Hectic tour schedules, artistic conflicts, substance abuse issues, and ongoing financial struggles became overwhelming for some members. The departures began with guitarist Jeff Novak, and one by one, other musicians followed. By August 2005, frontman Aaron Morales was the only remaining original member. In the weeks that followed, Simply Slang underwent multiple lineup changes before heading into the studio in late 2005 to begin work on their second album, Bad Attitude.

Released on June 23, 2006, Bad Attitude featured the new lineup, along with a fresh, new, aggressive style. With material ranging from punky rock anthems, to blues-metal sleaze, Bad Attitude allowed the members of Simply Slang to forge a new chapter in the band's existence.

Simply Slang maintains a cult following among hard rock and sleaze/glam metal fans in the United Kingdom, Australia, Scandinavia, Latin America, Spain, and Italy. Despite the band's achievements internationally, Simply Slang did not achieve notable success in the United States.

In 2007, Aaron Morales dissolved the band to pursue his solo career, contributing to Hollywood's Demon Doll Records compilation album, Glamnation Vol. 2, and later releasing an EP called "Independence!" in 2010. Former members Patrick Mulcahy and Jon Schang are currently in progressive rock band District 97, with American Idol Season 6 semi-finalist Leslie Hunt.

Members

Aaron Morales - Guitar, Vocals (2002–2007)
Matt Overbee - Guitar (2005–2007)
Pat Mulcahy - Bass (2006–2007)
Jon Schang - Drums (2005–2007)

Discography

Simply Slang (2004)
Bad Attitude (2006)

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