With the upcoming release of their debut album, Playground Legends are becoming a major force in the Arizona modern rock scene. Featuring an upbeat, hard-hitting style combining the classic styles of Soundgarden and Alice in Chains with the modern edge of Fall Out Boy and Foo Fighters, they have quickly risen from the bars of Tempe to showcase the best venues the valley has to offer.Playing with local legends Fred Green and hot up-and-coming groups Radiofix and Highwire Fiction, they are packing venues like Martini Ranch, The Brickhouse, and Last Exit. They are a favorite of the AZoverload radio show, and have been featured in the Arizona State Press and Phoenix New Times. Their demo has sold over 200 copies, and their debut album, to be released in August, will feature a mix of high energy hard rock and radio-friendly ballads.
The Legends officially formed in 2006 with guitarists Jimmy Hong and J.P. Coughlin, drummer Grant Allen and bassist Jesse Frazier. The group had a breakout with the addition of singer/songwriter Kevin Wilson in January 2007, and has been on the rise ever since.
The band plans to push for a very strong album release, with interviews planned for AZOverload.com, KWSS 106.7FM, and a feature on NBC Arizona Midday. Currently the band is looking for distribution channels for the album, and expanding its sphere of influence to San Diego, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
It is an exciting time for the Legends and their fans, with the album release and their biggest shows ever on the calendar. With an explosive new beginning and solid plans for the future, the group is looking to finish strongly in 2007 and have a breakout year in 2008
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