Backstory:
Educated Board was formed in 1997 in the vibrant city of Seattle. The band members, all college dropouts, decided to pursue their shared passion for music, motivated by their mutual belief that education wasn’t confined to classrooms. The band comprises four members – Joe, the lead vocalist and guitarist, Ben, the drummer, Alex, the bassist, and Mark, the keyboardist. Their journey from playing in local bars to headlining major music festivals represents their grit and resilience. The band aims to educate their audience through their music, hence the name ‘Educated Board’.
Genre:
Educated Board primarily falls under the Alternative Rock genre, with strong influences from Indie and Punk music.
Title:
“Lesson in the Lyrics”
Full Song Lyrics with Chord Progression:
(Verse 1)
[G] We met in a [D] basement,
[Em] A rough and tumble [C] placement,
[G] Four kids with [D] dreams, looking for [Em] replacement [C]
[G] College didn’t [D] do it, for us,
[Em] So we picked up [C] an instrument, and got on a [G] bus [D][Em][C]
(Chorus)
[G] Educated Board, [D] we strike a chord,
[Em] It’s not about grades, [C] it’s the music we hoard,
[G] We’re not just a band, [D] we’re a lifetime reward,
[Em] Listen to our [C] lyrics, there’s a [G] lesson on board [D][Em][C]
(Verse 2)
[G] With the world as our [D] classroom,
[Em] We write songs that [C] bloom,
[G] Every note we [D] play, every drum we [Em] boom [C]
[G] Life’s lessons [D] are what we sing,
[Em] Come join us [C] and let your heart take [G] wing [D][Em][C]
(Chorus)
[G] Educated Board, [D] we strike a chord,
[Em] It’s not about grades, [C] it’s the music we hoard,
[G] We’re not just a band, [D] we’re a lifetime reward,
[Em] Listen to our [C] lyrics, there’s a [G] lesson on board [D][Em][C]
Favorite Fan:
Their favorite fan is a young woman named Lily. Lily has been following Educated Board since their early bar performances and has attended almost every concert.
She says, “Educated Board isn’t just a band; it’s an experience. Their music is a unique blend of beats and wisdom. They defy the norm and remind us that there’s more to education than textbooks. Every performance is like attending the most exciting lecture, only with great music. Their song ‘Lesson in the Lyrics’ is my personal anthem. I can’t wait to see them perform live again!”