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The 8G Band
Years active2014 (2014)–present
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Past members

The 8G Band is the house band for Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC. Named after the show's studio,[1] the band is led by Saturday Night Live (SNL) alumni Fred Armisen[2][3] and its initial lineup includes bassist Syd Butler, guitarist Seth Jabour, keyboardist Eli Janney and drummer Kimberly Thompson.[4][5][6] Armisen also wrote the show's punk-inspired theme song.[7][8]

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reception[17][18][19]

Background[edit]

On May 12, 2013, it was announced that Saturday Night Live (SNL) head writer and Weekend Update anchor Seth Meyers would be leaving the show to take over the long-running talk show franchise Late Night, replacing Jimmy Fallon.[20][21] Meyers initially stated in late 2013 that Late Night would not have a house band, explaining, "One of the things we need to do, I think, is define ourselves as different than [Fallon]. So music is going to be a slightly smaller element of the show. Questlove of [Late Night with Jimmy Fallon house band] the Roots is helping us figure out how to do music without a band. We’re thinking some version of a DJ."[22] He later reversed the decision,[23] announcing on Twitter the following year that the band will be called the 8G Band and fronted by fellow SNL alumni Fred Armisen.[24][25] The idea for Armisen to lead the band was suggested by producer Lorne Michaels around a month before the premiere.[26]

Armisen was previously the drummer for Trenchmouth in the 1990s[27] and as a touring drummer for Blue Man Group after Trenchmouth disbanded.[28] Armisen enlisted Les Savy Fav guitarist Seth Jabour and bassist Syd Butler for the house band, with whom he had previously collaborated on Les Savy Fav's fourth studio album, Let's Stay Friends, in 2007.[29]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Levin, Gary (February 20, 2014). "Seth Meyers' new job 'might not be boring'". USA Today. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  2. ^ O'Connell, Mikey (February 10, 2014). "Fred Armisen to Lead Seth Meyers' 'Late Night' Band". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  3. ^ Brodeur, Michael Andor (March 1, 2014). "Fred Armisen sounds right at home in the 8G Band - The Boston Globe". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  4. ^ Wright, Megh (February 10, 2014). "Fred Armisen is 'Late Night's New Band Leader/Curator". Vulture. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  5. ^ Julious, Britt (December 24, 2014). "Can bandleaders breathe new life into late-night TV?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  6. ^ Richards, Chris (December 3, 2021). "Why "Late Night with Seth Meyers" is going to feel like a night at the Black Cat circa 1996". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  7. ^ Rose, Lacey (February 19, 2014). "Fred Armisen on His Role as Seth Meyers' 'Late Night' Bandleader". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  8. ^ Greiving, Tim (April 23, 2014). "Fred Armisen Adds Bandleader To His Juggling Act". Variety. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  9. ^ Young, Clive (February 27, 2020). "Inside the Secret Recording Studio of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'". Mix. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  10. ^ Romano, Evan (September 8, 2016). "The 8G Band Makes Late Night A Home For Indie Rock". Brooklyn Magazine. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  11. ^ Budnick, Dean (October 3, 2018). "Relix 44: The Rotating Drummers of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'". Relix. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  12. ^ White, Peter (February 23, 2024). "The Rotating Drummers Of 'Late Night With Seth Meyers': Eric Leiderman Snares Star Stickmen As NBC Show Celebrates Tenth Anniversary". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Maglio, Tony (September 6, 2016). "Fred Armisen's Not Sweating Latest Return as 'Late Night' Bandleader: 'It's Easy'". TheWrap. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  14. ^ Marino, Andrew (June 16, 2020). "The gadgets Late Night with Seth Meyers uses to keep the show running from home". The Verge. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  15. ^ Terich, Jeff (October 23, 2023). ""If you're not stretching yourself, it tends to be safer – and who cares about being safer?" Marnie Stern's new album welcomes back a modern guitar great". Guitar.com. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Lynch, Joe (June 17, 2015). "Fred Armisen on His 'Seth Meyers' Emmy Chances, Spoofing Soft Rock & 'Zoolander 2'". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  17. ^ Goodman, Tim (February 24, 2014). "Why Seth Meyers Has the Least Stressful Job in Late Night Television". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  18. ^ Sims, David (February 28, 2014). "Seth Meyers has the chops, but is that enough to get audiences to care?". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  19. ^ Drumming, Neil (February 25, 2014). "The best thing about Seth Meyers on "Late Night": His funny friends". Salon.com. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  20. ^ Duke, Alan (May 12, 2013). "Seth Meyers gets 'Late Night' host gig". CNN. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  21. ^ Carter, Bill (May 12, 2013). "Maintaining an 'SNL' Link, Meyers to Succeed Fallon on NBC's 'Late Night'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on February 16, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  22. ^ Lindquist, David (November 3, 2013). "Seth Meyers wants his 'Late Night' to be smart, silly". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  23. ^ Levin, Gary (January 19, 2014). "Seth Meyers maps 'Late Night' plan". USA Today. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  24. ^ O'Connell, Mikey (February 10, 2014). "Fred Armisen to Lead Seth Meyers' 'Late Night' Band". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  25. ^ Wright, Megh (February 10, 2014). "Fred Armisen is 'Late Night's New Band Leader/Curator". Vulture. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  26. ^ Rose, Lacey (February 24, 2014). "Seth Meyers: 18 Things Left Out of THR's 'Late Night' Cover Story". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  27. ^ Brodeur, Michael Andor (March 1, 2014). "Fred Armisen sounds right at home in the 8G Band - The Boston Globe". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  28. ^ "Fred Armisen: The Chicago years". Chicago Tribune. January 11, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  29. ^ Stice, Joel (February 24, 2014). "A Brief History Of Fred Armisen's Musical Career: From Trenchmouth To The 8G Band". Uproxx. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
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