how to write a bio…
oh boy, here is a doozie. I do a lot of reading over the interweb, and I come across a heap of band bios. I began to notice a few trends, so here are a few conclusions of my research:
every band is awesome
every band has a new ep out that is better than everyone elses
cover bands are the end of the universe
you must have at least one memeber in the band that you have grown up with
if you don’t book them, then you suck
the bass player is usually the guitar player from a defunct group
If you don’t buy something, then you are a pirate.
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I think it would be refreshing to hear some one just say that they are in it for the sheer awesomeness of it, and maybe once or twice they suck, but hey, at least you will enjoy yourself while watching. Instead of bossing around the fan, embrace the fan and let them discover you outside of the ether that is the rock and roll bio.
Lets all be honest…
April 6th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Surfed in looking for something else and I found this post, which for me was very funny and right up my street. I wrote about bios in press packs (I hope you don’t mind if I quote myself!):
“It’s called a “one sheet” because it’s on one sheet of paper, but I think if it goes to two sheets, it’s O.K. It should contain your full contact details (on headed paper) that is dated and signed. The opening introductory and closing paragraphs of the letter/biography should be personalised. And K.I.S.S. (keep it short + simple). Create a strap line that describes your band, something like this: The Flying Footstools are a female fronted indie rock band from Reading, Berkshire (England) - I’m sure you can do better than that. Try to include a couple of short testimonials/reviews (I wouldn’t bother sending photocopies of newspaper clippings) from the music industry, details of your forthcoming gigs and if they’re local, ask them if they want to be on your guestlist.”
Thanks - I’ll be linking to you
regards
ian