Joey Eppard is a music writer, recording artist, and the lead vocalist and guitarist for the

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band, 3. He is also the brother of

Josh Eppard Josh Eric Eppard (born December 6, 1979) is an American musician from Kingston, New York and the drummer for progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria. He has worked as a solo rapper under the name Weerd Science and was the drummer for supergro ...

, the drummer for

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and former drummer of 3. In addition to his work with 3, Joey Eppard has worked with many other musicians and bands, including

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and

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. He also serves as a guitarist and vocalist for the psychedelic/funk band DRUGS: The Mis-Americans (in which

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and several other

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members are also involved). During his career, he has performed throughout the

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and

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, both in bands, and as a solo artist. His work also appears on the album ''You, My Baby & I'' by European artist

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, more specifically on the track ''Time'', which has appeared in an advertisement for

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. Mhznetworks profile, retrieved August 4, 2006. In December 2002, Joey Eppard released a solo album, '' Been to the Future''. It includes both original acoustic songs, and solo versions of tracks that appear on other albums by 3, such as ''

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'' and ''

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''. Another solo album, ''Joey RX'', is available for international licensing, but not for sale in the United States. He has also released a song called ''I Can't'' on

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, as well as three more called ''Word to the Wise'', ''Shadow Play'', and ''Dead'' on

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. Another solo album containing these songs has not yet been announced, but an alternate version of "Shadow Play" was later included in 3's fifth album,

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. Eppard raised money via

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to fund a video shoot for a live performance at Nevessa Studios in Woodstock, NY. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray in March 2013 and features 29 songs spanning his career, both solo and with 3. Eppard's vocals have been described as 'siren-like', while his 'finger-picked rhythms' have gained him much praise. He has stated that

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had a profound influence in shaping his musical talents. He also has listed such artists as

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, and The Mahavishnu Orchestra as other influences.Harrold, Adam
"3 Interview: Joey Eppard"
, ''Rock Something'', retrieved August 4, 2006. He currently endorses

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3 Discography

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, Planet Noise) *'' Summercamp Nightmare'' (

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, Planet Noise) *'' Wake Pig'' (

2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and Its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 60 ...

, Planet Noise /

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Metal Blade Metal Blade Records (often shortened to Metal Blade) is an American independent record label founded by Brian Slagel in 1982 based in the U.S. state of California. The label primarily focuses on heavy metal. History Metal Blade Records was ...

) *'' These Iron Bones'' (

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) *''

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'' (2011,

)

Solo discography

*'' Been to the Future'' (2002, Planet Noise) *''Joey RX'' (unreleased) *''Joey Eppard: Live in Concert'' (DVD, 2013)

Discography with Fire Deuce

*'' Children of the Deuce'' (2005, CI Records)

Other projects

*DRUGS: The Mis-Americans *420 Funk Mob *

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Fire Deuce Fire Deuce is a band created as a side-project by Travis Stever, the lead guitarist of Coheed and Cambria. The band features members of other bands, such as Joey Eppard, Billy Riker, Chris Gartmann, and Joe Stote from the band 3, Claudio Sanch ...

*Raised by Wolves (with fellow 3 bandmates Chris Gartdrum, and Billy Riker)

Notes

External links

The Official 3 Site - Joey Eppard biographyPurevolume profile pageMyspace profile pageWEFUNK.nl profile page

Joey Eppard's Hudson Valley UFO SightingPlanet Noise RecordsPlanet Noise Music
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