Arckid
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| ARCKID | |
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| Origin |  New York City, New York, United States |
| Genre(s) | Glam rock Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2005–Present |
| Associated acts | Spacehog |
| Website | ARCKID Website |
| Members | |
| Christian Langdon Johnny Cragg Royston Langdon |
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| Former members | |
| Antony Langdon Mat Steel |
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ARCKID was formed mainly of former members of Spacehog, a rock band from the 1990s and 2000s, heavily influenced by David Bowie, Queen, and T. Rex. The group comprised Royston Langdon (bass and vocals), Antony Langdon (guitar and vocals), Richard Steel (guitar), and Jonny Cragg (drums).
[edit] History
In 2004, Royston Langdon would team up with one of the former members of Blind Melon to form the band The Quick. Later they would run into problems touring with the name, and they decided on renaming the band The Tender Trio. Ultimately, The Tender Trio would break up on March 2, 2006. Royston, Antony and Christian Langdon then pooled their resources to form Arckid. By June 2006, they had recorded eight songs with Bryce Goggin at Trout Studios in Brooklyn. Johnny Cragg, now sporting a moustache, joined The Twenty-Twos as their drummer post-Spacehog, but has since rejoined the Langdon brothers in Arckid.
At the end of November 2006 Antony Langdon left Arckid on good terms and has since devised an alter ego known as Louis Arogant. This project is near completion as a record entitled Victoria: an homage to Langdon's love for his wife, the director Victoria Clay de Mendoza. The album is expected for release toward the end of 2007. He also continues in the production of his television work. Also in the works is an album by Antony Langdon and Joaquin Phoenix. The project is called This Lady is a Tramp and is being mixed by Paul McKenna with help from Creation Records founder Alan McGee and the Charlatans’ Tim Burgess.
Antony Langdon was briefly replaced in Arckid by Your Vegas guitarist Mat Steel, who subsequently left Arckid after they shot their first video to rejoin Your Vegas.
Pete Denton of Cube and Kid Symphony fame joined Arckid for a short period of time. The reason for his departure is unknown.
Richard Steel accompanied the three members of Arckid on stage during the Hilfiger Sessions NY and the 2007 Lollapalooza gigs. Richard's current status in the band is unknown.
[edit] Known Music
- Songs
- I'll Stick Around
- Remains
- Disguise My Youth
- Germany
- Yer Hearts Not In It
- Cool Water
- Conversation
- Narrow Streets
