Puddle of Mudd

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Biography

Puddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies. They have released 2 independent and 4 major albums, with their latest being Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate in December 2009, and their latest compilation album being "re:(disc)overed", released in August 2011. Puddle of Mudd was formed on September 13, 1992 in Kansas City by Wes Scantlin (vocals/rhythm guitar), Jimmy Allen (Guitar), Sean Sammon (Bass), and Kenny Burkitt (Drums). The name was inspired by the Missouri River flood, which inundated the band's practice space, and left the floor a big "puddle of mud". The group's first album, Stuck, was released in 1994 on V&R Records. The album was produced by the band and E.J. Rose, and was recorded at Red House Studio in Lawrence, Kansas. It spawned two radio singles (the first was "You Don't Know", the second "Drift and Die"), thereby making Puddle of Mudd a local favorite among fans. Minus Jimmy Allen, the group released a second album, Abrasive, in 1997 on Hardknocks Records. It had eleven tracks, all written by the band, three of which would eventually make it on to Puddle of Mudd's first major label release. These would be the only two albums that exhibit a dirtier, grungier sound, compared to the semi-polished sound of later work. Differences of opinion and other factors led to the breakup of the original Puddle of Mudd by early 1999, leaving Scantlin as the only original member. Wes and friend from the local Kansas city music scene drummer Dennis Dunbar then decided to reform the band with Jimmy Allen late in 1999 and 2000 but shorty fell into differences once again.

Details

Item Name Item Details
Year Formed 1993
Number of Albums 17
Record Label Pavement Music
Website puddleofmudd.com
Wikipedia Puddle of Mudd on Wikipedia
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Trivia

How many albums has Puddle of Mudd sold to date?

over seven million

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What majorlabel debut has the band had?

Come Clean

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How many studio albums have Come Clean released?

five

...on copies. They have released an extended play, an independent album and five studio albums, with their latest being Welcome to Galvania in September ...
What is the name of the band's latest album?

Welcome to Galvania

...independent album and five studio albums, with their latest being Welcome to Galvania in September 2019. Vocalist and guitarist Wes Scantlin remains t...
Who is the only constant member of Puddle of Mudd?

Wes Scantlin

... being Welcome to Galvania in September 2019. Vocalist and guitarist Wes Scantlin remains the only consistent member throughout the band's history. Pu...
What was the name of the band's first release?

Stuck

..., the band played at the Missouri State Fair. The group's first release, Stuck , a sevensong EP, was released in 1994 on V&R Records. Rose, and was rec...
When was Stuck released?

1994

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What was the name of the first radio single?

You Don't Know

...Rose, and was recorded at Red House Studio in Lawrence, Kansas. It spawned two radio singles (the first was You Don't Know , the second Drift and Die)....
How many mainstream rock singles have Come Clean had in the U.S.?

1

... To date the band has sold over 8 million albums, and have had a string of 1 mainstream rock singles in the U.S. They have released 2 independent and ...
What is the name of the group's latest album?

Famous

...have released 2 independent and 3 major albums, with their latest being Famous , released in 2007. The groups first album, Stuck, was released in 1994 ...
How many tracks did Abrasive have?

eleven

...eleased a second album, Abrasive, in 1997 on Hardknocks Records. It had eleven tracks, all written by the band, three of which would eventually make i...
How many of Scantlin's albums made it to Puddle of Mudds first major label release?

three

...97 on Hardknocks Records. It had eleven tracks, all written by the band, three of which would eventually make it on to Puddle of Mudds first major lab...
Where was the band rehearsal space located?

next to the Missouri River

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When did the members of the band decide to call it quits?

1999

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What was Scantlin's girlfriend's career?

stripper

...move to New Orleans, Louisiana, to manage his girlfriend's career as a stripper and to work in his cousin's bar. But before he headed south, Scantlin ...
Where was the Family Values concert held?

Kansas City

... accept his friend's invitation to go to the Family Values concert in Kansas City , featuring Limp Bizkit and Korn. While there, he used a fake pass to...
Who were the featured artists in the family values concert?

Limp Bizkit and Korn

...ion to go to the Family Values concert in Kansas City, featuring Limp Bizkit and Korn . While there, he used a fake pass to get backstage at the show, ...
What did Scantlin use to get backstage at the Limp Bizkit show?

a fake pass

... in Kansas City, featuring Limp Bizkit and Korn. While there, he used a fake pass to get backstage at the show, where he met a security guard for Limp...
Who was the security guard for?

Limp Bizkit

... pass to get backstage at the show, where he met a security guard for Limp Bizkit . Scantlin gave the guard a copy of his band's demo tape to give to L...
In what year did Wes Scantlin form Puddle of Mudd?

1993

...k of release. Singer and guitarist Wes Scantlin formed Puddle of Mudd in 1993 with a group of musicians in Kansas City, Missouri. The group gained som...
What caused the band to come up with its name?

severe flooding

...ion from a major record label. The band came up with its name after severe flooding turned the entire first floor of their rehearsal space, which was ...
What was the first floor of the band's rehearsal space next to?

the Missouri River

...e first floor of their rehearsal space, which was located next to the Missouri River , into one big puddle of mud. In 1999 the members of the band had ...
Where was Scantin ready to move to?

New Orleans, Louisiana

...had decided to call it quits, and Scantlin was ready to move to New Orleans, Louisiana , to manage his girlfriend's career as a stripper and to work in...
Who did Scantlin give a copy of his band's demo tape to?

Fred Durst

...r Limp Bizkit. Scantlin gave the guard a copy of his band's demo tape to give to Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst , who was starting his own record label....
How many albums has Come Clean sold?

over 7 million

...ome Clean has sold over 5 million copies. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of 1 mainstream rock singles in the U...
What was Fred Durst's profession?

producer

...t in the music business after a copy of his demo was given to a friend producer by the name of Fred Durst. Durst enjoyed the demo, but Wes neglected t...
What was the name of the intern that Scantlyn met in California?

Doug Ardito

... in an attempt to put a new band together. In California Scantlin met Doug Ardito , an intern at Interscope Records. When Scantlin found out about Ardi...
Who was Paul Phillips?

guitar

...e producer and A&R man, a lineup consisting of Scantlin, Paul Phillips ( guitar ), Douglas Ardito (bass), and John Freese (drums) began laying down trac...
Who played the guitar on Come Clean?

Paul Phillips

... as executive producer and A&R man, a lineup consisting of Scantlin, Paul Phillips (guitar), Douglas Ardito (bass), and John Freese (drums) began layi...
Control, Blurry, Drift & Die, and She Hates Me peaked at what number on the Billboard 200 albums chart?

nine

...les Control, Blurry, Drift & Die, and She Hates Me, and peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The band embarked on a European tour ...
Who replaced John Freese on the Family Values tour?

Greg Upchurch

...d. During this time, drummer John Freese was replaced by new kit man Greg Upchurch . Puddle of Mudd's sophomore effort failed to reach the commercial h...
What was Upchurch's name?

Greg

...taind. During this time, drummer John Freese was replaced by new kit man Greg Upchurch. Puddle of Mudd's sophomore effort failed to reach the commerci...
Who produced Famous?

Brian Howes

...rd studio longplayer, 2007's Famous, the band teamed up with producer Brian Howes . The album was a modest success, debuting at number 27 on the Billbo...
How many copies did Famous sell in its first week?

31,000 copies

...debuting at number 27 on the Billboard 200 and selling a respectable 31,000 copies during its first week. 2009 saw the release of the Howes produced V...
Who was the lead singer of the alternative rock band Puddle of Mud?

Wesley Reid Scantlin

...itially a fluid collective centered around lead singer guitarist Wesley Reid Scantlin . A year later the band released their first album, the hardtofin...
Who replaced Troy McCoy?

Douglas John Ardito

...alf of the '90s a revamped lineup, Paul James Phillips on guitar, Douglas John Ardito who replaced former bassist Troy McCoy and drummer Greg David Up...
What label did Scantlin and Fred Durst sign a recording contract with?

Flawless

...st negotiated a recording contract with the Limp Bizkit frontman's own Flawless label. Touring throughout the summer promoting the album's release wou...
Who replaced Greg Upchurch?

Ryan Yerdon

...essfully trying to take the band's music in a much heavier direction; Ryan Yerdon replaced Upchurch and Christian Stone took over the vacant guitar sp...
Who took over the vacant guitar spot?

Christian Stone

...usic in a much heavier direction; Ryan Yerdon replaced Upchurch and Christian Stone took over the vacant guitar spot. In October 2007, Puddle Of Mudd ...
When did Puddle Of Mudd release Famous?

October 2007

...ed Upchurch and Christian Stone took over the vacant guitar spot. In October 2007 , Puddle Of Mudd released Famous reaching the 27 position on The Bill...
Which song enjoyed a brief stay among the top 40 of the Billboard Rock charts?

We Don't Have To Look Back Now

...e 27 position on The Billboard 200 Albums chart. The ballad We Don't Have To Look Back Now enjoyed a brief stay among the top 40 of the Billboard's Ro...
What was the final single from Livin' On Borrowed Time a top 20 at?

Active Rock radio outlets

...nd the final single Livin' On Borrowed Time became a top 20 at Active Rock radio outlets . In early 2009, former guitarist Paul Phillips rejoined the K...
What was the name of the first single released by the band?

Spaceship

... the 95 niche on the allgenre Billboard 200 listing. The first single, Spaceship , peaked at 16 on The Rock Songs chart and its followup, Stoned, grabb...
How high did Spaceship peaked on The Rock Songs chart?

16

...he allgenre Billboard 200 listing. The first single, Spaceship, peaked at 16 on The Rock Songs chart and its followup, Stoned, grabbed a 22 spot on th...
Stoned peaked at what spot on the Billboard 200?

22

...illboard 200 listing. The first single, Spaceship, peaked at 16 on The Rock Songs chart and its followup, Stoned, grabbed a 22 spot on the same chart....