The Hard Lessons are a rock band from

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. The band consists of married couple Augie Visocchi (Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Fuzz Bass, Mandolin, Piano, Kazoo, Percussion, and Vacuum) and Korin "Ko Ko" Louise Visocchi (Vocals, Piano, Synthesizers, Hammond Organ Bass, Autoharp, Glockenspiel, Cornet, Percussion). Mark Dawson is their current live drummer. They were named 2006 Artists of the Year by '' Real Detroit Weekly''.Smith, Kevin W. (22 March 2007). "Goin' the extra mile: Live-show reputation of the Hard Lessons based on hard work", '' Arizona Daily Star'', p. F4
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Their song "Wedding Ring" was featured in an episode of ''

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''. Their song "Wicked Man" was featured in an episode of ''Friday Night Lights''. Their song "See and Be Scene" was featured in a 2010 Chevrolet commercial.

Studio Discography

References

External links

The Hard Lessons Official website

The Hard Lessons on Myspace

The Hard Lessons Facebook Fans

"Wedding Ring" as heard on Grey's Anatomy

Hard Lessons Tour Journal

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