Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto funk-pop sextet Philosopher Kings originally comprised frontman Gerald Eaton, guitarists James McCollum and Brian West, bassist Jason Levine, pianist Jon Levine and drummer Craig Hunter. The group's self-titled debut LP appeared in 1994; Famous, Rich and Beautiful followed three years later and was the last Philosopher Kings effort to feature Hunter, who was replaced by drummer Denton Whited for 1999's live One Night Stand. ~ Jason Ankeny