SPIN DOCTORS

SPIN DOCTORS

Genres: rock, alternative rock, 90s, alternative, pop

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About SPIN DOCTORS

Spin Doctors are an American rock band formed in New York City. They are best known for their 1992 hit singles "Two Princes" and "Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong", which reached numbers 7 and 17 respectively on the US pop chart. The songs appeared on the album "Pocket Full of Kryptonite", which initially sold modestly until receiving increased exposure through MTV and radio airplay. The album later achieved gold certification, gained further sales after the band appeared on "Saturday Night Live" in October 1992, and ultimately sold approximately five million copies in the United States, peaking at number 3 on the Billboard 200. The band also appeared on "Sesame Street", performing an adapted version of "Two Princes" with revised lyrics emphasizing sharing. The current lineup consists of Chris Barron (lead vocals), Anthony Krizan (guitar and vocals), Aaron Comess (drums), and Mark White (bass). The band’s origins trace to the late 1980s in New York City with a group called Trucking Company, which included Eric Schenkman, John Popper, and later Barron. Popper subsequently left to focus on Blues Traveler. With the adoption of the name Spin Doctors and the addition of Comess and White, the group’s classic lineup was established by 1989. Recorded between August and December 1990 at studios in New York City and Mamaroneck, New York, "Pocket Full of Kryptonite" was released on August 20, 1991. Its success grew gradually, supported by the singles "Jimmy Olsen’s Blues", "Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong", "How Could You Want Him (When You Know You Could Have Me?)", "Two Princes", and "What Time Is It?". The band’s musical style incorporated elements of college rock, power pop, indie rock, and blues rock. The follow-up album "Turn It Upside Down" (1994) sold around one million copies, although it was less commercially successful than its predecessor. Its second single, "You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast", reached number 48 on the US pop chart. Shortly after the album’s release, guitarist Eric Schenkman departed, citing musical and personal differences, and was replaced by Anthony Krizan. The next album, "You’ve Got to Believe in Something" (1996), achieved limited commercial success and was followed by the band’s loss of its recording contract. Krizan left the group after its release and was replaced by Eran Tabib. Around this period, Ivan Neville joined on keyboards. In 1998, the band signed to Uptown/Universal and released "Here Comes the Bride" in 1999. During the album’s recording, Mark White departed, and bass parts were completed by Aaron Comess. During the supporting tour for "Here Comes the Bride", Barron developed a rare form of vocal cord paralysis, forcing the cancellation of tour dates after Neville temporarily assumed vocal duties. Barron’s voice recovered in late 2000, and he subsequently performed with the group Chris Barron and the Give Daddy Five. Activity by Spin Doctors remained limited until 2001, when the closing of the New York City club Wetlands led to a reunion of the original four members. The band resumed live performances and released the album "Nice Talking to Me" on September 13, 2005. They later made a guest appearance on a children’s book project by Sandra Boynton, performing the song "Tantrum".

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