Abel (band)

Abel was an American rock band from Poughkeepsie, New York. The band primarily played alternative rock and indie rock music, with soul music influences.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] The band began making music in 2008, and disbanded in 2013.[1] Membership consisted of vocalist/guitarist Kevin Kneifel, guitarist Dan Bishop, bassist Alex David, and drummer John Rell III.[1] The band released an extended play, The Honest Love, in 2009, through Dreamt Music.[3][5][8] Their first studio album, Lesser Men, was released by Come&Live! Records, in 2010.[4][6][9] Their final studio album, Make It Right, was released independently in 2012.[7][10]

Abel
OriginPoughkeepsie, New York
Genresalternative rock, indie rock, soul
Years active2008 (2008)–2013 (2013)
LabelsDreamt Music, Come&Live!
Websiteabeltheband.com
Past membersKevin Kneifel
Dan Bishop
Alex David
John Rell III

Background

Abel was an American rock band[1] from Poughkeepsie, New York.[3] Their members included vocalist/guitarist Kevin Kneifel, guitarist Dan Bishop, bassist Alex David, and drummer John Rell III.[1][2]

Music history

The band formed in 2008, with their first release, The Honest Love, an extended play, released by Dreamt Music on September 1, 2009.[5][8] They released a studio album, Lesser Men, on October 19, 2010 with Come&Live Records.[6][9] Their final studio album, Make It Right, was released independently on September 18, 2012.[7][10]

Members
Line-up[1]
  • Kevin Kneifel - vocals, guitar
  • Dan Bishop - guitar
  • Alex David - bass
  • John Rell III - drums

Discography
Studio albums
EPs

References
  1. Jesus Freak Hideout. "Abel". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  2. Farmer, Caleb (December 13, 2010). "Interview with Abel". Decapolis. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  3. Webber, Ian (December 28, 2009). "Review: The Honest Love - Abel". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  4. Willoughby, Peter John (November 19, 2010). "Review: Lesser Men - Abel". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  5. Estabrooks, Timothy (September 30, 2009). "Abel, "The Honest Love" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  6. Fryberger, Scott (October 14, 2010). "Abel, "Lesser Men" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  7. Fryberger, Scott (September 15, 2012). "Abel, "Make It Right" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  8. Scott.L (August 31, 2009). "Review : Abel - The Honest Love". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  9. Shawn H. (October 18, 2010). "Review : Abel - Lesser Men". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  10. Walz, Sara (October 9, 2012). "Review : Abel - Make It Right". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
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