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Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Formed: 1995

Original Members:
Fred Nelson Jr. (drums)
Doug Eldridge (bass guitar) Ric Ivanisevich (guitar) Thomas Flowers (vocals)

Discography:
Shrinking the Blob
(1997) - Buy

February Son
(1999) - Buy

Unwind
(2001) - Buy

Joyride
(2003) - Buy

Website: www.oleander.net

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Who Were They?
Oleander was a four piece rock band formed in the mid 90's who released a self-titled EP on indie label Fine Records in 1996, followed by their full length debut Shrinking The Blob in 1997. The song "Down When I'm Loaded" from the album became a regional hit and the band signed to Universal Records.

The bands major label debut February Son came out in 1999, and featured the hit singles "Why I'm Here" and "I Walk Alone." They released Unwind in 2001, which included the hit song "Are You There?". The song "Champion" became about the sacrifice of firefighters during the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City.

Shortly after the band parted ways with Universal, and released 2003's Joyride on Sanctuary Records.

Height of Popularity
The band's hit singles "Why I'm Here" and "I Walk Alone" are the most recognizable, but the band released some of their best, and most overlooked work with the subsequent releases following their major label debut.

Where Are They Now?
The band is on an unofficial hiatus. No statement has been released by the band, however vocalist Thomas Flowers is currently collaborating with the band The Black Summer Crush.

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Listen: "Why I'm Here" by Oleander

"I Walk Alone" by Oleander