Backstory:
Known Bait formed in the underground music scene of Detroit, Michigan. Band members, Jack Manning (lead vocals and guitar), Claudia Peterson (bass), Tommy Riggins (drums), and Billy Almond (keyboard), were childhood friends who found solace in each other’s company and music. Jack’s gritty voice and the group’s shared love for raw, emotive music led to the formation of Known Bait in their late teens. Fueled by their shared hardships and the dream of bigger stages, Known Bait started their journey in Jack’s parents’ garage, honing their skills and creating a sound that was uniquely their own.
Genre:
Known Bait’s music is an eclectic mix of Indie Rock and Grunge, with a bit of Blues thrown into the mix. Their sound is edgy, raw, and emotionally charged, characterized by deep lyrics, searing guitar solos, and a powerful rhythm section.
Title:
One of their most popular songs is called “Scratched Records”.
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse)
[Am]She was a scratched record, [G]spinning in the night,
[F]Telling stories of pain, [E]underneath the city lights.
[Am]We danced around the truth, [G]wearing our battle scars,
[F]Lost in a rhythm, [E]beneath a thousand stars.
(Chorus)
[Am]Scratched records, [G]we play on repeat,
[F]Broken melodies, [E]that sound so sweet.
[Am]In the ruins of love, [G]we find our beat,
[F]We’re scratched records, [E]in the city heat.
(Verse)
[Am]We were the wounded hearts, [G]bleeding out in the dark,
[F]Chasing shadows of love, [E]in the corners of a city park.
[Am]With every crack and skip, [G]we found our harmony,
[F]In this broken world, [E]we found our symphony.
(Chorus)
[Am]Scratched records, [G]we play on repeat,
[F]Broken melodies, [E]that sound so sweet.
[Am]In the ruins of love, [G]we find our beat,
[F]We’re scratched records, [E]in the city heat.
Favorite Fan Testimonial:
“My name is Janet, and I live for Known Bait’s music. There’s something about their raw, gritty sound that really resonates with me, especially on tough days. The lyrics of ‘Scratched Records’ echo through my soul – it’s as if they’ve taken my life and put it into a song. I love how they’re not afraid to tackle the harsh realities of life. Known Bait’s music is my sanctuary, my escape. It’s like my personal soundtrack that gives voice to my experiences and emotions that words alone can’t express.”