Deadman emerged from mid-'90s grunge to formulate an infectious rock sound. The band, which is comprised of singer/songwriter Steven Collins, pianist Sherilyn Collins, bassist Britton Beisenherz, and drummer John Scully, spent two years culminating a raw rock sound and playing shows in and around their native Texas. They inked a deal with Paramount's Lakeshore Records in spring 2001 and headed to the studio with producer Mark Howard (U2, Bob Dylan, and Emmylou Harris). Deadman's dark passion matches the likes of Joe Henry and Mazzy Star; their debut album, Paramour, captured such romance when it was released in spring 2002. ~ MacKenzie Wilson