THe USed
They were originally named "Used" but had to
change it to The Used since a Boston band was
already named Used. The Used were also once know
as "Something To Burn" and released a very
few copies of a cd under this name, the cd
is the same has their self-titled but the track
names are different. In an interview with the
band Bert McCracken said that they wanted to
name their band Creed but since it was already
taken they decided to stick with The Used.
Branden Steineckert started The Used in
the late 90's, they had a few memebers come
and go as they were testing to see what made
the band work best. It wasn't until they recruited
Bert McCracken as their vocalist to make the band
as perfect as they wanted it to be. The Used
offically formed in January 2001 with Bert McCracken,
Jeph Howard, Quinn Allman, and Branden Steineckert.
Bert McCracken
DOB: February 25, 1982
Born: Robert Edward McCracken
At the age of 16, he dropped out of
highschool, left home, and became a drug addict.
Joined the Used when Quinn, Jeph
and Branden were looking for a singer,
he was still into Drugs at the time
and was in Narcotics Anonymous.
On May 27, 2003, Bert fell and could not
continue singing onstage during "On
My Own." He was then rushed to the
hospital where he was diagnosed with
pancreatitis, caused by alcohol abuse
or gallstones, although alcohol abuse was
later denied by a spokesman.
Bert was close friends with My Chemical
Romance frontman, Gerard Way, however, in
November of 2004, rumors went around talking
about a falling out between the two. Since then,
both Gerard and Mikey Way have made statements saying
Bert was only joking and they still remain in contact.
Gerard also said he was joking about it.
Quinn Allman
DOB:January 18, 1982
Born in Orem, Utah
At a young age, Quinn started playing
in bands. His first band was a band
called "Hey Santos!". At age 15, he
became a member of The Used,
He is openly bisexual. He is also a
vegetarian and supports PETA.
His bandmates desrcibe him as
"the nutty kid who eats his own
boogers and never washes his hands."
In 2003, Quinn was arrested in
Jacksonvillefor opposing an officer.
He was treated like a hardened criminal
and made to strip all because of his
dedication to his fans and music.
He doesn't jack off. "That is a fact!"
Jeph Howard
DOB: January 4, 1979
Born: Jepharee Greg Howard.
He's often known as Jeph or Jepha.
Jeph began playing bass when his
childhood friend Korby Connell played guitar
Jeph lives a vegan lifestyle, and strongly
supports PETA.
He listens to all kinds of music,
from "noise & super screamy metal to hip hop."
Jeph does not do drugs, but does drink alcohol
in moderation.
He is an only child.
He used to work as a cook and a baker before The Used got signed with Reprise Records.
He used to have dreadlocks which John Feldman described as looking like "poo".
He believes in UFOs.
He used to be a boyscout.
His interests include Japan, Japanese culture & horror films.
He drinks over 6-8 cups of green tea daily. It is his favourite kind of tea.
He plays a Fender American Deluxe Precision Bass.
He had a daughter when he was 19 but isn't allowed to see her because of "bad relations" with the mother.
He has fifteen piercing including a penis piercing, the Queen Elizabeth.
Filled in for 30 Seconds to Mars bassist Matt Wachter on The Tonight Show while he was away on his honeymoon.
Branden Steineckert
DOB: April 21, 1978
When Branden was 11 years old, his father
committed suicide, after which he picked
up skateboarding as a way to release himself
from his problems. He later dropped out of
high school. In 1994 at the age of 16, Branden
decided to learn how to play the drums because
his late father played drums.
On September 12, 2006, drummer Steineckert
was announced as no longer part of the band,
due to a wish to "move forward without Branden
as our drummer". Some theories for Branden's
departure from the band include his recent work
producing other bands, and his engagement. However,
Branden is now the drummer for Rancid, replacing
long time drummer, Brett Reed.
Dan Whitesides is the new drummer in The Used.
Dan replaced former drummer Branden Steineckert,
who played for The Used until September 12, 2006.
Dan is currently touring with The Used on the
2007 Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour.
The Used
2002
1. Maybe Memories
2. The Taste of Ink
3. Bulimic
4. Say Days Ago
5. Poetic Tragedy
6. Buried Myself Alive
7. A Box Full of Sharp Objects
8. Blue and Yellow
9. Greener With The Scenery
10. Noise and Kisses
11. On My Own
12. Pieces Mended
Maybe Memories
2003 CD/DVD
1. Maybe Memories (live)
2. A Box Full of Sharp Objects (live)
3. On My Own (live)
4. Say Days Ago (live)
5. Just A Little
6. It Could Be A Good Excuse
7. Zero Mechanism
8. Bulimic (demo)
9. Alone This Holiday
10. Sometimes I Just Go For It
In Love And Death
2004
1. Take It Away
2. I Caught Fire
3. Let It Bleed
4. All The I've Got
5. Cut Up Angels
6. Listening
7. Yesterday's Feelings
8. Light With A Sharpened Edge
9. Sound Effects and Overdramatics
10. Hard To Say
11. Lunacy Fringe
12. I'm A Fake
Berth
2007 CD/DVD
1. Take It Away (live)
2. Listening (live)
3. I Caught Fire (live)
4. The Taste of Ink (live)
5. All That I've Got (live)
6. Blue and Yellow (live)
7. I'm A Fake(live)
8. Hard To Say (live)
9. Maybe Memories (live)
Lies For The Liars
2007
1. The Ripper
2. Pretty Handsome Awkward
3. The Bird and The Worm
4. Earthquake
5. Hospital
6. Paralyzed
7. With Me Tonight
8. Wake the Dead
9. Find A Way
10. Liar Liar (Burn In Hell)
11. Smother Me