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The Origin

Band,
Rock and Pop

Michael Andrews: vocals, guitar Topper Rimel: bass, guitar, vocals Daniel Silverman: piano, keyboards, vocals Rony Abada: drums Now-defunct band originally from San Diego, The Origin was created by lead vocalist Michael Andrews and Gary Jules. Before their first album was released, Jules left the band. After releasing two albums on Virgin, neither album achieved much financial success but garnered a strong college following. The band broke up soon afterwards. Michael Andrews went on to join The Greyboy Allstars and then a solo effort, most notably doing a cover of Tears For Fears' "Mad World" with Gary Jules for the "Donnie Darko" soundtrack.

     
Members
PortraitMichael Andrews
voc, g *1967 US
PortraitGary Jules
*1969 US
PortraitDaniel Cage
key
Topper Rimel
b, bvoc
Rony Abada
dr
Daniel Silverman
p, key, bvoc

Discography

Title Artist Year Type
Bonfires BurningThe Origin1992Single
BendThe Origin1992Album
Waiting / CandymineThe Origin1992Single
Set Sails FreeThe Origin1991Single
Growing OldThe Origin1990Album
The OriginThe Origin1990Album
Everyone Needs LoveThe Origin1990Single
Music To My EarsThe Origin1985Single
Rock And Roll Band / Set Sails FreeMano Negra / The OriginSingle
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Acknowledgements
To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.
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