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	'''Foolish Creeper''' is an American band ~~who have~~ changed musical genres a handful of times since their creation in the early 1980's. Their music has primarily been of the Rock / Hard Rock genre, however, over the years, they've incorporated Pop, Synthesized Pop, Folk, and some Acoustic elements into their songs in an attempt to be relevant. The band formed in 1978 in [[New Prairie]] after lead vocalist [[Denis Porter]] and his high school friend [[Lauren Jensen]] decided to form a band while drinking at [[~~Jumper's~~]]. Porter had recently gotten out of a band ~~who~~ performed there regularly and was itching to form a new band. The two met rhythm guitarist [[Craig Hansen]] and drummer [[Roman Erickson]] who were members of the band '''[[Horizontal Drop (band)\|Horizontal Drop]]'''. Bassist [[Karen Weber]] joined the group weeks before the band started recording their debut album ''[[Battler (album)\|Battler]]''.		'''Foolish Creeper''' is an American band that has changed musical genres a handful of times since their creation in the early 1980's. Their music has primarily been of the Rock / Hard Rock genre, however, over the years, they've incorporated Pop, Synthesized Pop, Folk, and some Acoustic elements into their songs in an attempt to be relevant. The band formed in 1978 in [[New Prairie]] after lead vocalist [[Denis Porter]] and his high school friend [[Lauren Jensen]] decided to form a band while drinking at [[Jumpers]]. Porter had recently gotten out of a band that performed there regularly and was itching to form a new band. The two met rhythm guitarist [[Craig Hansen]] and drummer [[Roman Erickson]], who were members of the band '''[[Horizontal Drop (band)\|Horizontal Drop]]'''. Bassist [[Karen Weber]] joined the group weeks before the band started recording their debut album ''[[Battler (album)\|Battler]]''.

	They were signed to [[Parma Records]] 1981 by producer [[Dave Shevil]]. After their debut album failed to chart, the band lost their contract with the record label. A few years later, they were signed with [[Split Phones Records]] where they stayed until the early 90's. The band broke into the mainstream with their next album ''[[Tasteful Tasteless (album)\|Tasteful Tasteless]]'' and their 1987 follow-up ''[[Inside Out (album)\|Inside Out]]''. During the tour for their album ''[[Backwards from the Front (album)\|Backwards from the Front]]'', disagreements between the band members started occurring, resulting in Lauren Jensen leaving the band mid-tour. Replacement lead guitarist [[Carmella McGrew]] joined the band for the remainder of the tour and stayed on through the next album ''[[Look Again (album)\|Look Again]]''.		They were signed to [[Parma Records]] 1981 by producer [[Dave Shevil]]. After their debut album failed to chart, the band lost their contract with the record label. A few years later, they were signed with [[Split Phones Records]] where they stayed until the early 90's. The band broke into the mainstream with their next album ''[[Tasteful Tasteless (album)\|Tasteful Tasteless]]'' and their 1987 follow-up ''[[Inside Out (album)\|Inside Out]]''. During the tour for their album ''[[Backwards from the Front (album)\|Backwards from the Front]]'', disagreements between the band members started occurring, resulting in Lauren Jensen leaving the band mid-tour. Replacement lead guitarist [[Carmella McGrew]] joined the band for the remainder of the tour and stayed on through the next album ''[[Look Again (album)\|Look Again]]''.
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	==History==		==History==
	===Formation (1978-1980)===		===Formation (1978-1980)===
	The original creation of ''Foolish Creeper'' started in 1978 when Denis Porter and Lauren Jensen met at [[Jumpers]], a local underground bar in downtown New Prairie. Porter had recently been part of a band that broke up and was looking to start a new one. ~~Having~~ a long-term relationship ~~with Jensen~~, the two thought it would be a perfect match as their love of music was equal. Knowing they'd need more than just a singer and guitarist, they started seeking other members to join.		The original creation of ''Foolish Creeper'' started in 1978 when Denis Porter and Lauren Jensen met at [[Jumpers]], a local underground bar in downtown New Prairie. Porter had recently been part of a band that broke up and was looking to start a new one. With a long-term relationship, the two thought it would be a perfect match, as their love of music was equal. Knowing they'd need more than just a singer and guitarist, they started seeking other members to join.

	===Record Deal and ''Battler'' (1981-1983)===		===Record Deal and ''Battler'' (1981-1983)===

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New Style, Break It Off, Cover Me, Revamp, and band hiatus (1995-2003)

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	Following the modest success and creative stability of Fresh Faces (1994), the new lineup of Jensen, Morgan, Erickson, Weber, and newcomer Craig Brooks sought to establish a definitive identity distinct from the Denis Porter era. The mid-to-late 1990s marked a major shift toward mainstream pop-rock, acoustic textures, and folk elements as the band actively attempted to navigate the changing alt-rock landscape.		Following the modest success and creative stability of Fresh Faces (1994), the new lineup of Jensen, Morgan, Erickson, Weber, and newcomer Craig Brooks sought to establish a definitive identity distinct from the Denis Porter era. The mid-to-late 1990s marked a major shift toward mainstream pop-rock, acoustic textures, and folk elements as the band actively attempted to navigate the changing alt-rock landscape.

			[[File:7-BreakItOff.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Album Artwork for "Break It Off" (1998)]]
	In early 1998, the band released ''[[Break It Off (album)\|Break It Off]]'', an album heavily influenced by Victor Morgan's desire to embrace the new trend in music. The record featured heavier arrangements, extensive use of vocal distortion, and a direction focusing more on the styles of Nine Inch Nails. While long-time fans of their 1980s hard-rock and synth-pop eras were alienated by the sudden embracing of the Nu-Metal/Hardcore Rock direction, the song ''Moving Shadows'' about the infamous [[Teen Massacres of 1995\|New Prairie Teen Massacres of 1995]] and it's urban legend the [[Dark Killer]], caught the attention of many young listeners, ultimately help prolong the band's exposure.		In early 1998, the band released ''[[Break It Off (album)\|Break It Off]]'', an album heavily influenced by Victor Morgan's desire to embrace the new trend in music. The record featured heavier arrangements, extensive use of vocal distortion, and a direction focusing more on the styles of Nine Inch Nails. While long-time fans of their 1980s hard-rock and synth-pop eras were alienated by the sudden embracing of the Nu-Metal/Hardcore Rock direction, the song ''Moving Shadows'' about the infamous [[Teen Massacres of 1995\|New Prairie Teen Massacres of 1995]] and it's urban legend the [[Dark Killer]], caught the attention of many young listeners, ultimately help prolong the band's exposure.

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Reunion, Inside Out II, Foolish Creeper, Battler...Again (2008-2016)

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	In 2007, Denis Porter and Lauren Jensen met for dinner with their spouses. During the meal, the two began talking about their fond memories of recording and performing. By coincidence, Craig Hansen and Karen Weber happened to be at the same restaurant and stopped by to say hello. The group, only missing drummer Roman Erickson, discussed the idea of recording again, and all agreed they should do it. Denis offered his personal recording studio, and within the week, the band started working on it.		In 2007, Denis Porter and Lauren Jensen met for dinner with their spouses. During the meal, the two began talking about their fond memories of recording and performing. By coincidence, Craig Hansen and Karen Weber happened to be at the same restaurant and stopped by to say hello. The group, only missing drummer Roman Erickson, discussed the idea of recording again, and all agreed they should do it. Denis offered his personal recording studio, and within the week, the band started working on it.

			[[File:10-Inside Out II.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Album Artwork for "Inside Out II" (2009)]]
	The silence surrounding Foolish Creeper's new album [[Inside Out II (album)\|''Inside Out II'']] was broken on July 28, 2009, when the band's website posted the album cover the day before its release. The news spread quickly, and when the album was released the next day, it became one of the band's best-selling records. The album was a direct spiritual successor to their original hit 1987 album, having skillfully blended their classic Korg-driven synth-pop foundations with modern hard-rock production techniques, yielding the charting nostalgia single "''Outside In''."		The silence surrounding Foolish Creeper's new album [[Inside Out II (album)\|''Inside Out II'']] was broken on July 28, 2009, when the band's website posted the album cover the day before its release. The news spread quickly, and when the album was released the next day, it became one of the band's best-selling records. The album was a direct spiritual successor to their original hit 1987 album, having skillfully blended their classic Korg-driven synth-pop foundations with modern hard-rock production techniques, yielding the charting nostalgia single "''Outside In''."

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New Deal, Tasteful Tasteless, Inside Out, and Backwards From the Front (1984-1989)

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	===New Deal, ''Tasteful Tasteless'', ''Inside Out'', and ''Backwards From the Front'' (1984-1989)===		===New Deal, ''Tasteful Tasteless'', ''Inside Out'', and ''Backwards From the Front'' (1984-1989)===
	After the initial failure of the band's first album and subsequent falling out with [[Parma Records]], Shevil started looking for a new company that would sign the band. It was during a visit to Chicago that he met the owners of [[Split Phones Records]], a newer company that was looking to expand its roster of artists. The owners had not heard any of the issues the band had ~~previously~~ Parma Records and admitted they didn't care, as long as it wouldn't be occurring again. Shevil promised the owners there'd be no issues and signed the band to a two-album contract.		After the initial failure of the band's first album and subsequent falling out with [[Parma Records]], Shevil started looking for a new company that would sign the band. It was during a visit to Chicago that he met the owners of [[Split Phones Records]], a newer company that was looking to expand its roster of artists. The owners had not heard any of the issues the band had with Parma Records previously and admitted they didn't care, as long as it wouldn't be occurring again. Shevil promised the owners there'd be no issues and signed the band to a two-album contract.

	While Shevil was signing the band to a new deal, Porter and Jensen were visiting a music shop a few miles away from where Porter found a [Korg Poly-800] synthesizer for sale. After talking with the salesman and trying it out himself, he soon realized it was the missing sound the band needed for their projects. Porter started playing the keyboard, and soon he and Jensen were riffing lyrics and melodies to the amusement of the salesman. 45 minutes later, Porter and Jensen walked out of the store with the keyboard in hand as well as the lyrics and music to their first hit ''Another Time Perhaps''.		While Shevil was signing the band to a new deal, Porter and Jensen were visiting a music shop a few miles away from where Porter found a [Korg Poly-800] synthesizer for sale. After talking with the salesman and trying it out himself, he soon realized it was the missing sound the band needed for their projects. Porter started playing the keyboard, and soon he and Jensen were riffing lyrics and melodies to the amusement of the salesman. 45 minutes later, Porter and Jensen walked out of the store with the keyboard in hand as well as the lyrics and music to their first hit ''Another Time Perhaps''.

			[[File:FoolishCreeper-Albums-2-Tasteful-Tastless.png\|thumb\|right\|Album Artwork for "Tasteful Tasteless" (1984)]]

	The writing period for the album that would become ''[[Tasteful Tasteless (album)\|Tasteful Tasteless]]'' only took four months as the band immediately found their groove with their new sound. Early listens by the studio loved the sounds they were producing and fully supported the band's requests for a small ten-piece orchestra to be used on the song ''Finally You''. The album was released in July of 1984 to positive reviews and three Grammy nominations.		The writing period for the album that would become ''[[Tasteful Tasteless (album)\|Tasteful Tasteless]]'' only took four months as the band immediately found their groove with their new sound. Early listens by the studio loved the sounds they were producing and fully supported the band's requests for a small ten-piece orchestra to be used on the song ''Finally You''. The album was released in July of 1984 to positive reviews and three Grammy nominations.

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Breaking Up, New Line-up, Look Again, and Fresh Faces (1989-1994)

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	Having already booked numerous public appearances on late-night talk shows, record signings, and a 50-city tour, Shevil immediately turned his attention to looking for replacements. After a few weeks of searching, he found a new lead guitarist, Carmella McGrew, and rhythm guitarist Joe Simmons. Porter was not a fan of either one of them and had very little contact with the new members except when necessary. During a performance on ''Late Night with David Letterman''<ref>"Episode dated 11 August 1989". ''Late Night with David Letterman''. August 11, 1989. NBC.</ref>, the band performed, and when invited over to the chairs to talk, Porter left the stage without a word, leaving the remaining members behind.		Having already booked numerous public appearances on late-night talk shows, record signings, and a 50-city tour, Shevil immediately turned his attention to looking for replacements. After a few weeks of searching, he found a new lead guitarist, Carmella McGrew, and rhythm guitarist Joe Simmons. Porter was not a fan of either one of them and had very little contact with the new members except when necessary. During a performance on ''Late Night with David Letterman''<ref>"Episode dated 11 August 1989". ''Late Night with David Letterman''. August 11, 1989. NBC.</ref>, the band performed, and when invited over to the chairs to talk, Porter left the stage without a word, leaving the remaining members behind.

			[[File:5-Look Again.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Album artwork for "Look Again" (1992)]]
	During the ''Backwards Frontwards Tour'', Porter would only show up during the actual show while remaining hidden in his bus, writing music. After the tour wrapped, Porter disappeared for a few months. [[Split Phones Records]] met with Shevil and told him of their concern about the band's future and Porter's actions. Shevil promised he would straighten Porter out and reached out to him, telling him they needed to start work on the next album. Porter, angry with how the band was falling apart, started work on writing music by himself instead of collaborating with the other members. At the urging of Shevil, Porter relented and allowed them to write one song on the album, which became the final track ''Try Again'' on ''[[Look Again (album)\|Look Again]]''. The day the album was released, Porter quit the band, citing he was done with it and wanted to live his life away from the spotlight for a while.		During the ''Backwards Frontwards Tour'', Porter would only show up during the actual show while remaining hidden in his bus, writing music. After the tour wrapped, Porter disappeared for a few months. [[Split Phones Records]] met with Shevil and told him of their concern about the band's future and Porter's actions. Shevil promised he would straighten Porter out and reached out to him, telling him they needed to start work on the next album. Porter, angry with how the band was falling apart, started work on writing music by himself instead of collaborating with the other members. At the urging of Shevil, Porter relented and allowed them to write one song on the album, which became the final track ''Try Again'' on ''[[Look Again (album)\|Look Again]]''. The day the album was released, Porter quit the band, citing he was done with it and wanted to live his life away from the spotlight for a while.

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