Zed
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Zed in 2001. L-R: Nathan King, Andy Lynch, Adrian Palmer, Ben Campbell
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| Origin | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Years active | 1996-2004, 2017, 2019-present | ||
| Genre(s) | Pop punk, Pop rock | ||
| Label(s) | Universal Music NZ, Interscope Records | ||
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Zed is a pop rock band from Christchurch, New Zealand.
Overview
Zed was formed in 1996 by original members Nathan King, Ben Campbell, and Adrian Palmer, later adding Andy Lynch as a second guitarist in 2000.[1] The band released two studio albums, Silencer and This Little Empire, before disbanding in 2004.[2] Zed have played multiple reunion shows since their disbanding, with their most recent being two shows celebrating nearly 20 years of Silencer.[3]
Connection to Weezer
- See Starlight (Zed)
In 2002, Zed released a cover of Weezer's Green Album b-side "Starlight". The cover was featured as the first track of the 2002 Rob Schneider-fronted comedy film The Hot Chick, and was released as a CD single in both the United States and New Zealand.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Silencer (2000)
- This Little Empire (2003)
See also
References
- ↑ Nimmervoll, Ed. "Zed". Howlspace – The Living History of Our Music. White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd (Ed Nimmervoll). Archived from the original on 27 July 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2021
- ↑ Hunkin, Joanna (30 November 2017). "Don't Stream It's Over: What ever happened to Zed?". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 30 June 2021
- ↑ "Zed: 20 Years of Silencer". Retrieved 30 June 2021