Chopper One
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| Chopper One | |||
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L-R: Tyrone, Amy, Jason
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| Background information | |||
| Origin | United States | ||
| Years active | 1995-1999 | ||
| Genre(s) | Alternative Rock | ||
| Label(s) | USA Side 1 Recordings/Dummy Recordings (1995) Restless Records (1997-1998) |
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| Website | http://www.myspace.com/chopperone | ||
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- This page is about the band. For the eponymous album, see Chopper One (album)
Chopper One was a rock band from Los Angeles formed by former Weezer guitarist Jason Cropper with his then-wife Amy Cropper.
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Overview
Chopper One was formed by guitarist Jason Cropper with his wife, bassist Amy Cropper, and drummer Tyrone Rio, following Jason Cropper's departure from Weezer in 1993. The band released an indie single titled Free Lunch in 1995, followed by their debut album Now Playing in 1997. In 1998 the band lineup changed, with Troy Zeigler playing drums and Dallan Baumgarten joining as a guitarist. The band's debut album was reissued as simply Chopper One. Chopper One disbanded in 1999. Cropper has continued various writing, recording, and production projects in the years since.
Discography
Studio albums
- Now Playing (1997) / *Chopper One (1998)
Singles
- Free Lunch 7"-vinyl single (1995)
- Touch My Fuzz promotional CD single (1997)
- Hescher with a Gym Bag promotional CD single (1997)
- A Punk Named Josh Australian CD single (1998)
Compilation appearances
- Hush: Los Angeles Acoustic compilation (1995) - ("Superhero")
- Hear You Me! A Tribute to Mykel and Carli (1997) - ("I Like You")
