The Black is a rock band from Austin, Texas that formed in 2002 when singer/songwriter David Longoria began collaborating with drummer Andy Morales. The two were later joined by renowned guitarist Alan Schaefer (son of famous guitar maker Ed Schaefer) and Nick Moulos of the Austin band The Crackpipes.
History
Their full-length album Tanglewood was recorded in 2004 and released the spring of 2005 on their own record label K Woo.
The band's next release, titled Donna, was released in the summer of 2007.
Discography
Studio albums
Tanglewood (20 April 2005) Donna EP (30 July 2007) Little Hits/China (2009) Sun in the Day Moon at Night (12 October 2011)
Videos
Little Hits on YouTube.com
Now I Am Here on YouTube.com
Members
Current
David Longoria – lyrics, vocals 2004–present
Alan Schaefer – guitar 2004–present
Matt Simon – drums present
Bryan Mammel – Piano, keys present
Amy Hawthorne -bass
Previous
Drummers
Andy Morales – (2004) Yamal Said-(2005)(2007) Bassists Clint Newsom – (2004) Nick Moulos – (2004–2005) Adam Amparan – (2005–2006) Zach Hennard – (2006–2007) Pink Nasty – (2007)
Pianists
Danica Newell – (2004) Conrad Keely – (2005) Jared Van Fleet – (2006–2007)