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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

Bobby Miller

2014

Guitar

Keyboard

Greg Garman

2019

Drums (drum set)

Jonathan Radtke

2018

Background vocals

Guitar

Jonny Radke

N/A

Guitar

Richard Patrick

1993

Lead vocals

Steven Gillis

N/A

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Alan Bailey

2002
2002

Guitar

Additional

Ashley Reeve

2015
N/A

Bass guitar

Brian Liesegang

1993
1997

Guitar

Keyboard

Brian Liesegang

2018
2019

Keyboard

Guitar

Chris Reeve

2015
2019

Drums (drum set)

Elias Mallin

2012
2013

Drums (drum set)

Frank Cavanagh

1995
2002

Background vocals

Bass guitar

Geno Lenardo

1995
2002

Guitar

Jeff Fabb

2013
2014

Drums (drum set)

John 5

2008
2008

Guitar

Additional

John Spiker

2008
2010

Bass guitar

Jonathan Radtke

2011
2015

Background vocals

Guitar

Josh Freese

2007
2008

Drums (drum set)

Additional

Matt Walker

1995
1997

Drums (drum set)

Mika Fineo

2007
2012

Drums (drum set)

Mitchell Ray Marlow

2008
2010

Guitar

Oumi Kapila

2015
2017

Guitar

Phil Buckman

2010
2013

Background vocals

Bass guitar

Rob Patterson

2010
2011

Guitar

Steven Gillis

1999
2002

Drums (drum set)

Tim Kelleher

2013
2015

Bass guitar

Story of Filter

Filter: A Rock Band Defined by Turmoil and Resilience

Filter, the American rock band hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, emerged from the ashes of Nine Inch Nails in 1993. Fronted by the enigmatic Richard Patrick, who'd previously served as NIN's touring guitarist, Filter burst onto the scene with a sound that was both melodically catchy and sonically abrasive.

Their 1995 debut, Short Bus, propelled them into the mainstream, achieving platinum status and fueled by the hit single "Hey Man, Nice Shot." While the album's success brought them wider recognition, it also marked the beginning of a tumultuous journey characterized by numerous lineup changes. Patrick, the sole constant member across their entire discography, found himself constantly rebuilding the band around him.

Following the departure of founding guitarist and programmer Brian Liesegang in 1997, Patrick recruited members from the Short Bus touring lineup, solidifying a new core. This lineup would bring forth their second album, Title of Record (1999), which replicated the success of their debut with the hit single "Take a Picture."

The band's third album, The Amalgamut (2002), arrived amidst a dark cloud. Patrick's struggles with alcohol and drug addiction escalated, leading him into rehab just as the album's tour commenced. This tumultuous period led to a hiatus for Filter as Patrick focused on his recovery and formed a new band, Army of Anyone.

After Army of Anyone's own hiatus, Patrick returned to Filter, releasing a string of albums – Anthems for the Damned (2008), The Trouble with Angels (2010), and The Sun Comes Out Tonight (2013) – each featuring a revolving cast of musicians.

The band continued their journey with a seventh studio album, Crazy Eyes (2016), recorded with yet another entirely new lineup. In 2018, a surprise reunion occurred when Brian Liesegang returned to the fold, collaborating with Patrick on a new album, reBus, intended to be a musical sequel to Short Bus. However, due to the bankruptcy of PledgeMusic, reBus was shelved.

Despite these setbacks, Patrick persevered, releasing The Algorithm in August 2023, demonstrating Filter's enduring spirit and Patrick's relentless pursuit of musical expression.

Filter's journey has been marked by instability, but their enduring presence in the rock landscape is a testament to the power of their music and Patrick's dedication to his craft.

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