One Republic

OneRepublic is a US-based pop rock group that was formed in the state of Colorado, gaining success from their single “Apologize”. OneRepublic’s “Apologize” did not only garner a lot of sales in record stores, but also over the Internet via digital downloads.

OneRepublic’s current members are:
• Ryan Tedder (d.o.b. June 26, 1979) – the group’s lead vocalist. Other instruments he plays include: piano, drums, bass guitar, and the glockenspiel.
• Eddie Fisher (d.o.b. undisclosed) – OneRepublic’s drummer and percussionist.
• Zach Filkins (d.o.b. September 15, 1978) – the band’s guitarist, also a vocalist
• Brent Kutzle (d.o.b. August 8, 1985) – the group’s bassist. He can also play the cello, the keyboards, and the guitars. He also does vocals for OneRepublic.
• Drew Brown (d.o.b. undisclosed) – OneRepublic’s guitarist. Other instruments he handles include the bass guitar and the glockenspiel (2002–present)
Former members of OneRepublic:
• Tim Myers (d.o.b. undisclosed)– the bassist
• Jerrod Bettis (d.o.b. undisclosed) – the drummer

Tedder, a famous record producer and songwriter formed OneRepublic together with his friend Filkins in Colorado Springs. The band’s initial name was: This Beautiful Mess. Tedder had a ‘gig’ in a talent show sponsored by MTV and that was where he caught Timbaland’s attention, leading to Tedder becoming Timbaland’s protégé. After two years, Filkins and Tedder went on their separate ways and Tedder started becoming famous in writing songs and producing records for many performers. Tedder used “Alias” as his nom de plume. He was nominated in the Grammy’s for his contribution to “A Lively Mind” (by Paul Oakenfold).

In 2002, Filkins and Tedder reunited and after several months, the two gained a deal with Columbia Records. The band OneRepublic emerged, with new members included: Fisher as the drummer, Kutzle as the bassist and the cello player, Brown as the guitarist, while Tedder became the lead singer of the group and FIlkins handled the guitar and provided backing vocals. The group first called themselves “Republic”, but later utilized the name: OneRepublic.
Two months before the release of OneRepublic’s debut album, Columbia Records let go of the band, however, during that time, OneRepublic has started gaining Internet exposure on MySpace, even becoming the number one act (unsigned) on the said site. This led to OneRepublic’s contract with Timbaland’s label: the Mosley Music Group.

In 2007, OneRepublic’s debut album “Dreaming Out Loud” was introduced together with the lead single “Apologize”, which was written by Tedder. The said single was also featured in TImbaland’s “Shock Value” as a remix. “Apologize” became a chart topper for a total of twenty weeks, until it was replaced by “Bleeding Love” which was produced as well as co-written by Tedder. In 2008, OneRepublic went on tour with Brandi Carlile and Maroon 5. In May 2008, the group also performed “Apologize” on the 7th season of American Idol, singing together with one of the show’s finalists: David Archuleta. In the 2008 MTV Asia Awards, OneRepublic garnered the “Best Hook-Up” Award for their single ”Apologize”, winning over Shakira, Rihanna, and Beyonce.
OneRepublic is currently working on their new album which is targeted to be released in the Fall of the current year ’09. The group has currently completed five songs for the album and is working on a few more tracks.

Apologize