Jack's Mannequin
Biography
Formerly known as the frontman for Something Corporate, a West Coast punk-pop quintet that garnered a modest following during the early 2000s, Andrew McMahon is also the piano-playing songwriter behind Jack's Mannequin. Utilizing the talents of numerous friends and collaborators (including Mötley Crüe percussionist Tommy Lee), McMahon began work on the collective's debut following Something Corporate's hiatus in 2004. The resulting Everything in Transit, a sunny pop/rock "concept album exploring his alienating return to the hometown he left to pursue his music," was released on Maverick Records in August 2005 to a positive critical response. Fans also approved of McMahon's new sound, and Everything in Transit debuted at number 37 on the Billboard album charts. However, a supporting summer tour was cancelled after McMahon was diagnosed with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia that same summer. He underwent a successful bone marrow transplant from his sister (for whom Something Corporate briefly reunited to record the song "Katie") and embarked on the long road to recovery.
As McMahon recovered, a video for the album's first single, "The Mixed Tape," began making waves on VH1 and MTV. Jack's Mannequin played sporadic shows in 2006, headlining a brief summer tour before serving as the opening act for O.A.R. on nationwide dates. A repackaged version of Transit appeared that Fall coupled with a bonus DVD, and the band returned to the studio in mid-2007 to begin work on a sophomore effort. McMahon graced the cover of Alternative Press in January 2008, while an article inside the music magazine hyped the upcoming Jack's Mannequin release as one of the most highly-anticipated albums of 2008. Although originally scheduled for a summer release date, The Glass Passenger ultimately arrived that September. ~ James Christopher Monger & Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
I think these songs are so sad. but it makes me feel different. I like different.
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This band is great! Wasn't the band in one of the episodes in One Tree Hill?
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I first learned of Andrew McMahon after my teenage nephew was diagnosed with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia, just like Andrew. Needless to say, the songs on "The Glass Passenger," especially "Swim" speak deeply to me. My nephew is swimming, and swimming hard, and Andrew is an inspiration.
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I took my daughter to The Frey Concert with JM opening in MA this summer. This was her first concert. She and I are both big fans
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Love SoCo and Jack's!!!! Awesome music!! Andrew is truly an inspiration to several people!!! Keep rocking!!! Give these guys a listen if you haven't, it's definitely worth your time and you will be glad you listened! :D <3
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I love JM and SOCO's music ^.^! McMahon is an inspiration to me and I love Piano! TOTALLY best band everness ;o
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caught j-m at a fray concert and now i'm hooked. great sound, great story.
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andrew mcmahon is amazing. saw jack's in may & got to meet him. he's a really great guy and has been through a lot. life changing music.
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yayyyy!!! i'm totally seeing them in concert this summer and i can't wait!!! i saw them last year and it was the best birthday present ever!!!
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glad to see ur doin better with gettin better with the center of the earth.
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Andrew McMahon is, by far, my favorite musician and Jack's Mannequin is my favorite band. While I loved Something Corporate (and will always love them), you can hear how much Andrew has grown as a musician when you listen to Jack's. I can listen to both cds all the way through without skipping one song (and that's saying a lot for me). And Jack's is one of the best live bands I have ever seen and I can't wait for the headlining tour in the Fall.
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jack's mannequin is my favorite band ever! the music basically explains my life and andrew is amazing.
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i love love love jacks mannequin!!! andrew is so hott!! ♥♥ and my name is katie so its kina cool to have a song by my fav band with the same name as me and i have a best name named andrew and he is graduating this year!! :( so hammers and string makes me cry but still sooooooooooo amazing!! luv u andrew!!
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