Failure (1990-1997)

A Space rock band formed around 1990, founded by Ken Andrews (Vocalist, Guitarist and Songwriter), Greg Edwards (Bassist, Songwriter), and (Drummer) Robert Gauss . Ken Andrews and Greg Edwards met one another through classified ad in Los Angeles. From there the two started recording four track demos and playing gigs around LA with Gauss. Just over a year after forming, Failure was signed to Slash Records, a Warner Brothers imprint label, around 1991. After the release of Comfort (1992), Drummer Robert Gauss left the band. Kelii Scott was brought in to finish up drumming duties on the band's sophomore effort Magnified (1994). Following the release of Magnified, Failure went on tour with fellow rockers Tool. The band's third and final album Fantastic Planet (1996) was released after a year and a half delay. Troy Van Leeuwen joined the band as lead guitarist when the band toured to support Fantastic Planet. Of note, Failure joined the Lollapalooza tour in 1997, playing the main stage. Also in 1997, they recorded a cover of Depeche Mode's Enjoy The Silence for a tribute album, For the Masses. At some point during 1997, the band decide to come to an end. In part due to poor support from the label, the delay in release of Fantastic Planet, and substance abuse.

Though largely forgotten today, they scored a low level alt. rock hit with their single Stuck On You off of Fantastic Planet. The band remains very influential among other bands and musicians through the legacy of Failure, and through the band members' other projects. While never gaining wide-spread fame, they garnered high critical praise through out their seven year career.

In the year of 2004, Edwards and Andrews released a CD/DVD set entitled Golden. This collection of B-sides includes a complete set of their music videos and live concert footage. Also featured was a 40-minute long documentary that details the history of the band along with some behind-the-scenes footage of the band members.

Discography

Comfort (1992)

Engineered by Steve Albini

Ken Andrews (Vocals / Lead Guitar)

Greg Edwards (Bass Guitar)

Robert Gauss (Drums)

Magnified (1994)

Produced by Failure

Recorded by Paul Lani

Mixed by David Bianco and Ken Andrews

Ken Andrews (Vocals / Guitar / Bass)

Greg Edwards (Bass / Guitar / Drums)

Fantastic Planet (1996)

Produced by Failure

Engineered by Ken Andrews

Ken Andrews (Vocals / Guitar)

Greg Edwards (Bass Guitar / Guitar / Percussion / Piano)

Kellii Scott (Drums)

Where Are They Now?

Ken Andrews has moved on to be a well known producer, mixer, and engineer. He has also remained active creatively, starting two new projects: ON - which is a solo endeavor, and Year of the Rabbit - an alternative rock band comprised of Tim Dow (Drums, Background Vocals), Jeff Garber (Lead guitar, background vocals) and Solomon Synder (Bass Guitar, Background Vocals) as well as Andrews (lead vocals, rhythm guitar).

Troy Van Leeuwen played with "A Perfect Circle", who covered Failure's The Nurse Who Loved Me on their album The Thirteenth Step. Troy is currently a member of Queens of the Stone Age, who have an album forthcoming in early 2005.

Greg Edwards is the guitarist and one of the vocalists of the art rock band Autolux, who released their debut album, Future Perfect , on October 26th, 2004 to general critical praise.

Kellii Scott was a member of Blinker the Star and is now reportedly the new drummer for Campfire Girls. He remains a very active musician.