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Happy Ending

Comin' at You Like a Freight Train!

About Me

Happy Ending was formed in 2005 in Seattle by guitarist/vocalist D.D. Valentine, drummer Chanel Summers, and bassist Brian Lemon. Emerging as part of the new wave of post-grunge Punk/Heavy Metal bands populating the Northwest rock scene, Happy Ending actually owes more to the stadium rock, rockabilly and metal movements of the '80s: their sound is equal parts T. Rex, AC/DC, Social Distortion, Motley Crue and Led Zeppelin.In its own way, Happy Ending is a reaction against the self-absorbed emo and lumbering nu-metal movements of the early '00s. Happy Ending's rock is fun and high-energy. Minimalist and humorous at times, it's still always raw, ugly rock and roll at its core: basic, gritty and honest with a solid hard, bluesy base.The band's infamous antics, raunchy swagger and unique stage theatrics contrast with a lean, dirty, riff-oriented set that ranges from ballads to scorchers. Still, no matter how huge and bludgeoning the guitar chords and drum beats are, there is a clear sense of space and restraint. And by foregoing metal's traditional heavy riffs in favor of melody and message, Happy Ending are poised for crossover success.

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Member Since: 8/18/2005
Band Members: D.D. Valentine (Vox/Guitar), Brian Lemon (Bass/Vox), and Chanel "Corvette" Summers (Tubs/Percussion)
Influences: AC/DC, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Guns 'N Roses, Bon Jovi, Social D., Danzig, Iggy & The Stooges, The Sex Pistols, Dead Kennedys, Motorhead, T. Rex, Sweet, Slade, Led Zeppelin, Velvet Revolver.
Sounds Like: Stadium rock and 80's hair metal meets old school punk rock combined w/ our own little spices! ;-)
Record Label: Hell, Yeah!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Happy Ending Recording 6 New Songs In May!

We are excited about recording our new material such as "CockFight!," "Back2U," and "Sexy Tiger" in May. Please stay tuned for updates re: this.
Posted by Happy Ending on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:12:00 PST

Still Lookin' For Additional Guitarist!

We are lookin' for a versatile guitarist, who can handle both rhythm and lead. Our sound is hard rock with punk influences (AC/DC/Motley Crue/GNR meets Social D/Sex Pistols/Iggy & The Stooges...
Posted by Happy Ending on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 06:10:00 PST

Happy Ending WANTS YOU!! -- Lookin' For Street Team Members

We are lookin' for a few good peeps (ages 15 & up) to be on Happy Ending's Street Team! If ya love our music, dig our shows, or just wanna help out a band in need, please contact our drummer at ch...
Posted by Happy Ending on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:26:00 PST

Even An SUV Can't Kill Our Drummer!! ;-)

For those of you who don't know, our bikini-clad drummer ("Corvette" Summers) was hit by an SUV last Tuesday while saving her dog (Joey) from a terrible fate. She instead took the hit from the ca...
Posted by Happy Ending on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 02:05:00 PST

Sweet Pix From Our Drummer's (Corvette Summers) 9/22 B-day Show!

Check out the last 8 pix! They are from The Lakepointe show where we celebrated Corvette's B-day.
Posted by Happy Ending on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:44:00 PST

MORE NEW PIX...

...from our 8/26/06 Studio 7 show. Enjoy!! ;-)
Posted by Happy Ending on Fri, 08 Sep 2006 08:39:00 PST

New Pics Posted...

...from our show at El Corazon. They are the last 6 pix on the photo page.
Posted by Happy Ending on Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:10:00 PST

NEW SONG POSTED!!

Please check out "Cradle to the Grave"! We recorded it with Jason Shavey at Synergy Studios. Hope ya dig it! :-) And on our drummer's, Chanel Summers', site (www.myspace.com/chanelsummers), we've post...
Posted by Happy Ending on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:47:00 PST

Stay Tuned For Our August & September Shows!

Please keep checking back for a listing of our upcoming shows in August and September! :-)
Posted by Happy Ending on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 02:00:00 PST

New Promo & Show Pix Posted...

The promo pix were taken by the one, the only SMITTY (Happy Ending's Official Multi-Talented Band Photographer/Videographer)!! And THE FUNHOUSE show pix were taken by our new rhythm guitarist extraord...
Posted by Happy Ending on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 02:53:00 PST