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Cloning Einstein's smooth, contemporary pop sound originated in the middle-class suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "Joe Black, Joe Doc, and [former drummer] Brian Doc grew up together, jamming in their basement from the ages of 12 and 14," says personal manager Michael Marquardt. "Joe Black played with Jeff [James Beck] in high school, so the band's amazing chemistry is just the natural result of having that time to grow and develop together. With Tom Schied and Colin Diemer, they're not just a band, they're like a family."
Right from the start, Cloning Einstein wrote, recorded, sent out demos, and played the clubs and college campuses of Philly, New York, and New Jersey, always pursuing that most elusive of all musicians' dreams, the major label record contract.
"We came close so many times, it's almost sickening," laughed Marquardt. "From world-class producers to big-time promoters to major label record execs, everyone raved, everyone wanted CE, but that magical deal never quite became reality."
"Everything happens for a reason... I believe there's a good reason we never got that deal," says lead singer/keyboardist Jeff James Beck. "Before we started making this record, the Internet, and the opportunities it gives us, didn't exist as they do now. It wasn't a mainstream reality yet, a part of everyone's daily lives."
Says bass player Joe Dougherty, "With the majors, you're either a superstar or you're starving. We chose to release this record with [online label] Invention Music Group because this way, we can get our music to the people and make a living doing it! This has been an incredible journey, and we've had a lot of good luck along the way."
You can now purchase Cloning Einstein's debut self-titled debut CD at CDBaby.com!
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