Light Grenades is an alternative rock band formed in Arizona in 2012. The band consists of Britta Johnson (lead vocals), Chris O'Hara (lead guitar), Roger Howard (bass guitar), Anthony Griffin (rhythm guitar) and Nathan Patterson (drums, percussion).
Their name is taken from the Incubus album of the same name.
Formation[]
Light Grenades was formed in November 2012 by Britta Johnson, Matt Haywood, Roger Howard and Anthony Griffin while they were in high school. Discovering that they had a shared love for music, they decided to become a rock band with Haywood and Griffin on guitar, Howard on bass and Johnson on vocals. They went through various temporary drummers until one day Griffin introduced his bandmates to Nathan Patterson, who auditioned for the role of drummer and was accepted, completing the original line-up.
History[]
Having recorded an EP in a week, Light Grenades were set to go on a club tour across North America and Canada, beginning in February and ending in April. However, just before they were about to begin their tour, Matt Haywood quit the band, later citing that tension caused by his break-up with singer Britta Johnson as the reason for his departure. Nevertheless, the band still embarked on their tour as a quartet. Upon returning home, they openly began their search for a second guitarist to add to their live sound and stage presence. After auditioning a bunch of friends from school, they were recommended to Chris O'Hara by Britta's brother Alex. Initially concerned that having a younger member of the band would be an issue, they were convinced when they heard him sing and play during a jam session, and added him as an official fifth member.
Band Members[]
Current Members[]
- Britta Johnson (lead vocals, keyboards) 2012 - present
- Chris O'Hara (lead guitar, backing vocals) 2013 - present
- Anthony Griffin (rhythm guitar) 2012 - present
- Roger Howard (bass guitar) 2012 - present
- Nathan Patterson (drums, percussion) 2012 - present
Former Members[]
- Matt Haywood (lead guitar) 2012
Discography[]
Studio albums
- Supernoise (2013)
EPs
- Light Grenades EP (2012)