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Albums
Members
Current
Bobby Miller
Guitar
Keyboard
Greg Garman
Drums (drum set)
Jonathan Radtke
Background vocals
Guitar
Jonny Radke
Guitar
Richard Patrick
Lead vocals
Steven Gillis
History
Alan Bailey
Guitar
Additional
Ashley Reeve
Bass guitar
Brian Liesegang
Guitar
Keyboard
Brian Liesegang
Keyboard
Guitar
Chris Reeve
Drums (drum set)
Elias Mallin
Drums (drum set)
Frank Cavanagh
Background vocals
Bass guitar
Geno Lenardo
Guitar
Jeff Fabb
Drums (drum set)
John 5
Guitar
Additional
John Spiker
Bass guitar
Jonathan Radtke
Background vocals
Guitar
Josh Freese
Drums (drum set)
Additional
Matt Walker
Drums (drum set)
Mika Fineo
Drums (drum set)
Mitchell Ray Marlow
Guitar
Oumi Kapila
Guitar
Phil Buckman
Background vocals
Bass guitar
Rob Patterson
Guitar
Steven Gillis
Drums (drum set)
Tim Kelleher
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.