Dada is a threeâpiece American rock group formed in California in 1992, comprising guitarist and coâlead vocalist Michael Gurley, bassist and coâlead vocalist Joie Calio, and drummer Phil Leavitt. The bandâs debut studio album Puzzle was released on 8â¯Septemberâ¯1992, and the single "Dizz Knee Land" quickly became a national radio staple, reaching numberâ¯2 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, numberâ¯5 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, and numberâ¯27 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart; Puzzle sold over half a million copies and earned an RIAA Gold Record. In 1994 the group issued American Highway Flower, followed by El Subliminoso in 1996 and the selfâtitled Dada in 1998 under MCA Records. After a brief hiatus in 1999, the band returned in 2003 with the live release Live: Official Bootleg (Vol.â¯1) and continued touring. In 2004 they released the compilation How To Be Found, and in 2006 an EP titled A Friend Of Pat Robertson appeared. The group maintained a steady touring schedule, opening for acts such as Crowded House and Sting, while members pursued side projects: Calio released solo albums and formed 7 Horse, whose track âMeth Lab Zoso Stickerâ was featured in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). Dadaâs most recent activity includes a 2024â2025 âReturn to Dizz Knee Landâ tour, underscoring the bandâs enduring presence in American alternative rock.
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