The Broken West
The Broken West | |
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The Broken West performing in Toronto | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Brokedown |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock Power pop |
| Years active | 2004–2009 |
| Labels | Merge |
| Past members | Ross Flournoy Dan Iead Brian Whelan Rob McCorkindale Scott Claassen Jeff Howell Sean McDonald Jon Shaw |
The Broken West was an American power pop band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 2004, and later signed to Merge Records. The members were Ross Flournoy (guitar, vocals), Dan Iead (guitar, backing vocals), Brian Whelan (bass, backing vocals), Rob McCorkindale (drums, percussion), and Scott Claassen (keys, backing vocals). Drummer Rob McCorkindale was later replaced by Sean McDonald. Jeff Howell (Dan Iead's high school friend from Connecticut) joined the Broken West as their touring keyboardist, playing synth, organ and piano.