BURNING AIRLINES

'Burning Airlines' were an American rock band from Washington, D.C.. J. Robbins and Bill Barbot of Jawbox formed the band with Peter Moffett, formerly of Government Issue.

Contents

History

Discography

Albums

7" Singles

Related bands

External links

History

Robbins and Barbot had been jamming with Moffett while Jawbox was still active, briefly asking him to fill in after drummer Zach Barocas' departure. However, this lineup was not to be, and Jawbox called it quits shortly thereafter.
The musicians' familiarity gave them a distinct advantage, and Burning Airlines was born fully formed, and off and running to a very quick start.
Taking their name from a Brian Eno song, Burning Airlines quickly released their first EP, and shortly thereafter their debut CD "Mission: Control!" was released in 1999 on DeSoto Records.
Unable to tour full-time, Bill Barbot bowed out of Burning Airlines and long time friend and Jawbox roadie, Mike Harbin took over as bassist. This lineup would do some extensive touring and record their second release, "Identikit" on DeSoto Records in 2001. Shortly afterwards, Benjamin Pape was added as second Guitarist/keyboards/vocalist.
Burning Airlines were involved in a minor controversy, after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. Burning Airlines were in the middle of a major North American Tour when the attacks occurred. Many clubs refused to display the name "BURNING AIRLINES" atop their marquees so shortly after the attacks. The band had considered changing their name, but after some time and reflection, decided the name was still appropriate, and had taken a new meaning and relevancy.
Burning Airlines then suddenly and abruptly split up in 2002.
The band released two full length albums, a self-titled EP and "split" releases with At the Drive-In and Braid.

Discography

Albums

★ '' (DeSoto Records, 1999)

★ ''Identikit'' (DeSoto Records, 2001)

7" Singles

★ ''Back of Love'' split with Braid (DeSoto Records, 1998)

★ ''The Deluxe War Baby'' split with At the Drive-In (Thick Records, 2000)

Related bands

★ Admiral - Michael Harbin

★ Channels - Jay Robbins

★ Dove - Peter Moffet

★ Forensics - Michael Harbin

★ Government Issue - Jay Robbins, Peter Moffet

★ Jawbox - Jay Robbins, Bill Barbot

★ Report Suspicious Activity - Jay Robbins

★ Wool - Peter Moffet

External links

★ By Any Other Name... Would Burning Airlines sound as sweet? — Copper Press 9 (2002)

★ Burning Airlines on bandtoband.com