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Treble Charger is a Canadian rock group, consisting of vocalist Grieg Nori, guitarist Bill Priddle, bassist Rosie Martin and drummer Trevor MacGregor. They began with a melodic indie rock style, but have evolved into more of a pop punk band since signing to a major label in 1997.
Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the band consisted of Nori, Priddle, Martin and Morris Palter, and was named nc-17 (after the movie rating) until an American band with the same name threatened to sue. They adopted the name Treble Charger, but named their debut album nc-17.
That album was released independently at first, but became a hit on Canadian campus radio, MuchMusic and CFNY when it was rereleased on Sonic Unyon Records in 1994.
In 1995, the band released self=title, which included a CD-ROM track promoting 30 of Treble Charger's favourite Canadian indie bands, including The Inbreds, Change of Heart, By Divine Right, Hayden and Thrush Hermit.
1997's Maybe It's Me was the band's major label debut. It featured a more polished, commercial sound than the band's earlier albums, and launched the hit "Friend of Mine". Soon afterward, MacGregor replaced Palter as the band's drummer.
Wide Awake Bored, released in 2000, completed the band's evolution to a punk rock style. This album also featured the hit singles "American Psycho" and "Brand New Low".
In 2002, Treble Charger also released "Detox" featuring singles "Hundred Million" and "Don't Believe At All".
The new album is expected early 2005.
Nori is also a record producer, who has worked with bands such as Sum 41, and Priddle has collaborated with Broken Social Scene.
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