framing hanley

The band was formed in 2005 in White House, TN, and Framing Hanley first played a blend of post-grunge and stylish hard rock under the name Embers Fade. High-school friends Chris Vest (drums) and Luke McDuffe (bass) met vocalist Kenneth Nixon upon entering college, while guitarists Brandon Wooten and Tim Huskinson joined the lineup. Embers Fade retreated to Vest's basement to write songs and create demo records, which they later used to solicit help from former Creed bassist Brett Hestla. Impressed with the band's sound, Hestla served as an early mentor and helped nurture the musicians' songwriting..

After adopting a new name that paid tribute to Ashley Hanley, a close friend who had died in a car accident in late 2006, Framing Hanley retreated to the studio to record The Moment in six short weeks. Taking its cues from the likes of 30 Seconds to Mars and 3 Doors Down, the debut album melded ballads with post-grunge anthems; it also won support from outlets like Sirius Radio, which helped boost the band's profile. Huskinson exited the band in 2008 and was replaced by guitarist Ryan Belcher, who joined just in time to record a cover version of Lil Wayne's "Lollipop." Retooling the rapper's risqué song with hard-edged vocals and heavy guitars, the band soon logged over a million plays on MySpace with the tune, which was released as a single in October 2008.

Lollipop was the first song I’ve heard from Framing Hanley and I think it’s cool. They’re band name also caught my eye because it’s different. And of course Nixon is so adorable. I saw his pictures over the net and I tried to search more about his band. I love Nixon’s voice; I can’t explain how beautiful it is. I just like what I’m hearing; his voice is powerful and nice. One of my favorite songs of Framing Hanley is hear me now. I love it when I’m singing it I can feel the energy and emotions from that song. Next is built for sin, alone in this bed and stupid girl. Some of my friends like this band but some are not. They don’t like them because they are just another boy band. Maybe they said that because Nixon has the looks. But I think they’re not a boy band they’re a rock band. Not because of their looks but on their songs. I liked them a lot because of their songs because I could relate to their songs and stuff. It’s up to you if you would like this band or not, but I definitely recommend them.