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Staggered Crossing, sometimes nicknamed Staggered X, are a Canada|Canadian roots rock band.
History
Early Years
The original group was formed in 1996 in Toronto by four high school friends, Julian Taylor (JT), Dave Marshall, Dan Black and Jeremy Elliott. The group quickly gained a local following in North Toronto due to their many high energy, raw performances. Later in 1996 they recorded their first EP with Toronto musician and producer, Darrell O'Dea.
Dave Marshall left in 1997 to attend university in Montreal, leaving the group without a lead guitarist. To fill out their live show they added producer, Darrell O'Dea and guitar virtuoso, Bruce Adamson to the line-up. With the new line-up they became one of the busiest rock bands in Toronto playing Lee's Palace, the Horseshoe Tavern, Reverb, the El Mocambo and many other Toronto venues on a regular basis.
Due to their growing fan base and after hearing the group's first EP, producer and publisher, Frank Davies (TMP) signed them to a development deal. This relationship proved fruitful as they wrote and recorded almost 40 songs from 1997 to 1999, many of which have been released on various EPs and live bootlegs.
Warner Music (1999-2001)
They were signed to Warner Music Canada in 1999. Later that year they signed with manager, Larry Wanagas (Bumstead Records, Big Sugar, k.d. lang, Susan A... read all
