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Grayson Manor

to hear our latest music: myspace.com/bradcoxmusic

About Me

Grayson Manor formed in 2002 in Grayson, GA with the purpose of bringing back a REAL rock show and REAL rock n’ roll. The band members’ ages, 18-26, show in their high-energy performances, but they know their rock history: with influences including The Faces, Aerosmith, John Mellencamp, Guns N’ Roses, Bruce Springsteen, and the Rolling Stones, these guys are the real thing.
Grayson Manor has played hundreds of shows in the past couple of years, including 6 US tours, selling nearly 10,000 copies of their debut EP "Back on the Rock" in the process. Their first full-length album, "Children of the Manor", was produced by Robert Carranza (Beck, Jack Johnson, Ozomatli, The Mars Volta) and was released in Europe on Bad Reputation Records and in the U.S. on Grayson Records.
Currently, Grayson Manor is working on a new album with legendary producer Mike Clink (Guns N’ Roses, Bad Company, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Heart, Motley Crue) and has also released internet-only tracks produced by Rick Beato (Shinedown, Ingram Hill, Trey Anastasio, Vince Neil) to rave reviews.
Lead singer Brad Cox was the only unsigned singer to audition for the group Velvet Revolver, which garnered him international press. Grayson Manor was featured on Budweiser’s sponsored television show "True Music" for their SXSW performance. They have also been featured in numerous magazines around the world, including Classic Rock, Revolver, Metal Edge, and Rock Hard. Not only that, but they have received radio airplay in 35 states and in 5 other countries, not to mention countless internet radio plays and online press. Grayson Manor is the only proof that rock is still alive…come see for yourself!
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING...
---Classic Rock Magazine: "This is a sparky, colourful debut. The key-component in this classically hard-rocking set is singer Brad Cox. His spirited yelping tops off an audaciously energetic display of potential. On this sort of form, the next album could be really great.
---AtlantaRockShows.com: "If you’ve been missing the glory days of rock and roll, be sure to look up Grayson Manor. Through their hard work and dedication, they’re making the music they want to make and finding success along the way."
---Metal-Guide.com: "This is the debut album of the band that comes from USA, and for a debut, it certainly is a success. The album is pure fun to listen to, and brings back a lot of the energy and feeling of the 80's. Check it out."
---Mayfair Mall Zine: "The band hope to bring good time rock n' roll back into the mainstream and bring an end to emotionless rock music that is plaguing the youth of today. They want to put some energy back into the souls of today’s young and with Children of the Manor they are certainly gonna do that."
---MetalRage: "Great groovy hard rocks songs. The songs all sound very nice and have loads of catchy riffs. Children Of The Manor is really a feel good album with a lot of energy. This is music that makes you sing along. So if you are looking for some good old school hard rock, this is the shit. Pure hard rock like the big names of the hard rock history used to play."
---Metal Invader: "Very pleasant sound and after a couple of listens you will be eager to hear the same tracks in an arena, with a couple of beers and few chicks surrounding you! Not much to say really, just Rock 'n' Roll people, fucking Rock 'n' Roll!"
---Nightfall.fr: "With the release of this first album by Grayson Manor, one must wonder whether Slash, Duff McKagan & co. made an error of not casting Brad Cox. Too bad for the ex-Gunners and so much better for those who are researching new groups of promising hard rock."
Grayson Manor uses and proudly endorses:
Gibson

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Member Since: 11/15/2004
Band Website: graysonmanorrocks.com
Band Members: Brad Cox - Vocals

Pat Valley - Guitar

Danny Dixon - Bass

Ben Thomas - Drums

Sounds Like:
Record Label: Bad Reputation/Cassette Records/Grayson Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

the new Brad Cox EP "New Directions" is now available for purchase!

Our "New Directions" EP is now available! We're releasing it under the name Brad Cox, so drop by the MySpace page if you haven't already. The songs on this EP are "Where I Wanna Be", "You To Beli...
Posted by Grayson Manor on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:52:00 PST

New album info and songs posted!!

Finally, the new album is complete!! I just got back from LA and everything is done. We have posted three songs mixed and mastered on the Brad Cox band page so check them out and let us know what you ...
Posted by Grayson Manor on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:14:00 PST

Updates from the Studio! - (Last Updated OCT 13 2007)

VIDEOS:STUDIO UPDATE 1 - MAY 22 2007 STUDIO UPDATE 2 - MAY 23 2007 STUDIO UPDATE 3 - MAY 27 2007 STUDIO UPDATE 4 - MAY 30 2007 STUDIO UPDATE 5 - JUNE 6 2007 ...
Posted by Grayson Manor on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Press Release: GRAYSON MANOR Teams Up With Mike Clink

GRAYSON MANOR Set to Enter Studio with Mike ClinkApril 17th, 2007: Grayson Manor will begin recording their new album on May 7th at Sound Instinct Studios in North Hollywood, CA with producer Mike Cli...
Posted by Grayson Manor on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

New Grayson Manor songs and photos are up!

For the past several months, we have been busy working on songs for our next album, which is being produced by Mike Clink (Guns N' Roses, Bad Company, Metallica, Heart). Check out our MySpace music pl...
Posted by Grayson Manor on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Where to find more Grayson Manor music...

Recently a lot of people have been asking where they can purchase our music. So this might help clear things up a little...iTunes: Our 2 main releases are on here- 2003's "Back on the Rock" EP and 200...
Posted by Grayson Manor on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Happy Holidays from Grayson Manor!

We wish the best for you and your families this holiday season! We have a lot of exciting things going on and look forward to sharing them with all of you in 2007. We're working on a re-design of Gray...
Posted by Grayson Manor on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

"Where I Wanna Be" music video- we need YOU!

We are getting ready to shoot the video for "Where I Wanna Be" and we want YOU, our fans, to have a part in it because without you, we would have no reason to make it.What we're looking for:-- A ...
Posted by Grayson Manor on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Grayson Manor at Hot Topic

The album "Back on the Rock" was just picked up by Hot Topic. Look for it in 2 weeks in GA, 9 stores total!
Posted by Grayson Manor on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Grayson Manor on Warped Tour

Hello all. We will be playing at the Atlanta show of the Warped Tour. So mark your calenders and we will see you guys there!
Posted by Grayson Manor on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST