Niacin (band)
Niacin is a jazz fusion band formed in 1996 by bassist Billy Sheehan, drummer Dennis Chambers, and keyboardist John Novello. All members of the band have been involved in various jazz and rock projects, with Sheehan being a longtime member of the rock band Mr. Big.[1][2] The band's name comes from the timbral foundation of the Hammond B3 organ; vitamin B3 is also known as niacin.
Niacin | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Jazz fusion |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | niacinb3 |
| Members | Billy Sheehan Dennis Chambers John Novello |
Niacin released their first studio album in 1996. Their music is primarily instrumental, with the exception of their third studio album, Deep (2000), which features vocals by Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple. The album also includes guest guitar by Steve Lukather of Toto.[1]
Band members
- Billy Sheehan – bass guitar
- Dennis Chambers – drums
- John Novello – keyboards, Hammond B3 organ
Discography
- Niacin (1996)
- Live (1998)
- High Bias (1998)
- Deep (2000)
- Live! Blood, Sweat & Beers (2000)
- Time Crunch (2001)
- Organik (2005)
- Live in Tokyo (DVD – 2005)
- Krush (2013)
References
- Huey, Steve. "Niacin". AllMusic. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- Niacin Biography, musicianguide.com
External links
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