From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Shell
The Shell
The Shell Upon returning to Switzerland they joined with drum-
mer Roger Cadalbert and guitarist Raphael Cernelc be-
fore moving to London in 2000 where for six months they
played a series of shows and worked on new material.
In February 2001 the band recorded their first demo CD
in Stuttgart, Germany which was supported by shows at
Rock am See, the Montreux Jazz Festival, St. Gallen Open
Air and a support act with grunge band Bush.
Powered By The People (2004–2006)
After winning a national contest for new bands in Zurich
The Shell signed to Universal, Switzerland and released
The Shell in 2008, from left to right Michael Fromenwiler, their debut album Powered By The People in early 2004.
Sacha Leuenberger, Christoph Schorro, Patrice Lambeau Singles "Streetwise" and "All On Its Way" topped Swiss
alternative radio airplay charts and the video for "Not
Background information
In My Name" enjoyed rotation on Swiss music TV. By
Origin St. Gallen, Switzerland. the end of 2004 The Shell had received a best newcomer
award from Universal, Switzerland.
Genres Alternative rock, Indie rock.
Years active 1996–present Feel Free (2006–2007)
Website [1] After splitting with guitarist Raphael Cernelc the band
moved to a farmhouse in Tuscany, Italy where they wrote
Members
and recorded new songs. Their second album, "Feel Free"
Michael Fromenwiler was released in 2006 and was produced by Placebo, Ra-
Sacha Leunberger diohead and Pulp producer Phil Vinall. Joined by guitarist
Christoph Schorro
Sacha Leuenberger and keyboardist Christian Riesen the
Patrice Lambeau
band supported German band The BossHoss on their 2006
Past members "Rodeo Radio" tour playing to over 20,000 people in Ger-
Roger Cadalbert many, Denmark and Austria.
Raphael Cernelc
Christian Riesen Disco Monte Cristo (2007–present)
After parting ways with their keyboardist and drummer
The Shell is an alternative rock band from St. Gallen, Roger Cadalbert in 2007 the band moved to Berlin where
Switzerland. They currently comprise of Patrice Lam- they were taken on by independent record label Exzess
beau (vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Frommenwiler Berlin. The band recorded their new album "Disco Monte
(bass), Sacha Leuenberger (lead guitar) and Christoph Cristo" with drummer Christoph Schorro in their own
Schorro (drums). The band was formed by childhood studio in Berlin which will be released in fall 2008 and
friends Lambeau and Fromenwiler in 1996 and have since will be supported by live shows in Switzerland, Germany
gone on to enjoy success in their native Switzerland and and the UK.
throughout Europe.[1]
Discography
History
Albums
Early years (1996–2004)
• Powered By The People (2004)
Lambeau and Fromenwiler formed The Shell in spring • Feel Free (2006)
1996. After an unsuccessful search for band members in • Disco Monte Cristo (2008)
St. Gallen they moved to San Francisco in 1998 where
they played a series of live shows with a local drummer.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Shell
Singles External links
• "Streetwise" (2004)
• Official website
• "All On Its Way" (2004)
• Official Myspace
• "Not In My Name" (2004)
• Label/Management
• "Everywhere is Home" (2006)
References
[1] MySpace.com - The Shell - berlin, santiago di gallo
- Indie / Alternative / Rock - www.myspace.com/
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