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'''7th heaven''' is a ]-based ] created by guitarist Richie Hofherr, Tony Di Giulio, and Michael Mooshey. Formed in 1985, it has continued up to present day with changing band members. The band was named by co-founder Michael Mooshey in 1985. The band name 7th heaven was named after the line "we'll be right in 7th heaven" from the song "]" by Bill Haley & His Comets. '''7th Heaven''' is a ]-based ]<ref>{{cite web|title=7th Heaven - 80's Band - Chicago, IL - Cook County, Illinois|url=http://www.gigmasters.com/Artists/7thHeaven/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726110531/http://www.gigmasters.com/Artists/7thHeaven/|archive-date=July 26, 2009|work=Gig Masters}}</ref> created by guitarist Richie Hofherr, Tony Di Giulio, and Michael Mooshey. Formed in 1985, it has continued up to present day with changing band members.<ref>{{cite web|title=7th Heaven: Set list, booking advice, and promotional tips from one of Chicago's busiest cover bands|url=http://7thheavenband.com/press/2006guitaredgestorylg.jpg|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100917063100/http://7thheavenband.com/press/2006guitaredgestorylg.jpg|archive-date=September 17, 2010|date=August 2006|work=Guitar Edge Magazine}}</ref> The band was named by co-founder Michael Mooshey in 1985. The band name 7th Heaven was named after the line "we'll be right in 7th heaven" from the song "]" by ].


== About == ==About==
7th heaven is currently managed by NTD Management and signed to NTD Records. They were previously managed by ] of ] and ] of ] in 1997-1998. They have sold 100,000 CDs to date. Their acclaimed ''Silver'' 30-tracks double CD released in 2004 was a popular release.<ref></ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.melodicrock.com/reviews/7thheaven-usauk.p3 |title=MelodiRock article on 7th Heaven reviewing ''USA-UK'' |access-date=2009-05-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100107162948/http://melodicrock.com/reviews/7thheaven-usauk.p3 |archive-date=2010-01-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.progressiveworld.net/seventhheaven.html |title=Progressive World review by Joshua Turner of the album ''Silver'' |access-date=2009-12-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704131254/http://www.progressiveworld.net/seventhheaven.html |archive-date=2008-07-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 7th Heaven is currently managed by NTD Management and signed to NTD Records. They were previously managed by ] of ] and ] of ] in 1997-1998. They have sold 100,000 CDs to date. Their acclaimed ''Silver'' 30-tracks double CD released in 2004 was a popular release.<ref name="Silver">{{Cite web|url=http://www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=1956|title=Melodic article reviewing ''Silver''|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061012095042/http://www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=1956|archive-date=October 12, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.melodicrock.com/reviews/7thheaven-usauk.p3|title=MelodiRock article on 7th Heaven reviewing ''USA-UK''|access-date=2009-05-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100107162948/http://melodicrock.com/reviews/7thheaven-usauk.p3|archive-date=2010-01-07|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.progressiveworld.net/seventhheaven.html|title=Progressive World review by Joshua Turner of the album ''Silver''|access-date=2009-12-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704131254/http://www.progressiveworld.net/seventhheaven.html|archive-date=2008-07-04|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The title of their 2008 release 14-track album ''USA-UK'' comes from joining of the Northern Ireland singer, ] joining the American AOR band.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID=2734 |title=Revelationz.net article: "7th Heaven: USA-UK |access-date=2009-12-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208034233/http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID=2734 |archive-date=2008-12-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Semple had been in '']'' a UK singing competition and had eventually become a member of boy band ] during the period 2002-2003, before the band broke up. Semple had a gold record with One True Voice mainly through their double A side hit "]"<ref></ref> that had reached #2 in the British music charts. The title of their 2008 release 14-track album ''USA-UK'' comes from joining of the Northern Ireland singer, ] joining the American AOR band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID=2734|title=Revelationz.net article: "7th Heaven: USA-UK |access-date=2009-12-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208034233/http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID=2734|archive-date=2008-12-08|url-status=dead}}</ref> Semple had been in '']'' a UK singing competition and had eventually become a member of boy band ] during the period 2002-2003, before the band broke up. Semple had a gold record with One True Voice mainly through their double A side hit "]" that had reached #2 in the British music charts.


The band released the album entitled ''Jukebox'' in 2010 on the occasion of the band's 25 years. It contains 15 cds with almost 300 of the band's song from its start to then.<ref>{{Cite web|title=7th Heaven - Jukebox CD. Heavy Harmonies Discography|url=https://heavyharmonies.com/cgi-bin/glamcd.cgi?BandNum=2826&CDName=Jukebox|access-date=2021-02-04|website=heavyharmonies.com}}</ref> They have also recorded another Semple-led album entitled ''Pop Media'' in 2011 containing 22 new songs.<ref></ref> The band released the album entitled ''Jukebox'' in 2010 on the occasion of the band's 25 years. It contains 15 cds with almost 300 of the band's song from its start to then.<ref>{{Cite web|title=7th Heaven - Jukebox CD. Heavy Harmonies Discography|url=https://heavyharmonies.com/cgi-bin/glamcd.cgi?BandNum=2826&CDName=Jukebox|access-date=2021-02-04|website=heavyharmonies.com}}</ref> They have also recorded another Semple-led album entitled ''Pop Media'' in 2011 containing 22 new songs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hardrockhideout.com/2009/04/14/hrh-interviews-7th-heavens-richie-hofherr/|title=HRH Interviews 7th Heaven's Richie Hofherr|first=Brian|last=Basher|date=April 14, 2009}}</ref>


In January 2013, Keith Semple left the band and was replaced by ] as lead singer.<ref></ref> In June of that year, they released the album ''Synergy''. On August 22, 2013 the band announced that Fedorov was no longer in the band. After Federov's departure, Keith Semple became the band's temporary lead vocalist.<ref name="7th-heaven-part-with-anthony-fedorov">{{Cite web |url=http://7thheavenband.com/wordpress/2013/08/22/7th-heaven-part-with-anthony-fedorov/ |title=7th Heaven part with anthony fedorov |access-date=2013-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002233123/http://7thheavenband.com/wordpress/2013/08/22/7th-heaven-part-with-anthony-fedorov/ |archive-date=2013-10-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In January 2013, Keith Semple left the band and was replaced by ] as lead singer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/american-idol-alum-anthony-fedorov-408905/|title='American Idol' Alum Anthony Fedorov Joins Rock Band, Expecting First Child|first1=Fred|last1=Bronson|website=] |date=January 5, 2013}}</ref> In June of that year, they released the album ''Synergy''. On August 22, 2013 the band announced that Fedorov was no longer in the band. After Federov's departure, Keith Semple became the band's temporary lead vocalist.<ref name="7th-heaven-part-with-anthony-fedorov">{{Cite web|url=http://7thheavenband.com/wordpress/2013/08/22/7th-heaven-part-with-anthony-fedorov/|title=7th Heaven part with anthony fedorov|access-date=2013-08-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002233123/http://7thheavenband.com/wordpress/2013/08/22/7th-heaven-part-with-anthony-fedorov/|archive-date=2013-10-02|url-status=dead}}</ref>


On December 1, 2014, Adam Blair was announced as the new lead singer. Adam has also been in bands such as Dot Dot Dot, Adam and the Go Comets and The Fabulous Janes.{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}} On December 1, 2014, Adam Blair was announced as the new lead singer. Adam has also been in bands such as Dot Dot Dot, Adam and the Go Comets and The Fabulous Janes. Dot Dot Dot was featured on ]'s '']''.{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}}


Besides performing around 200 shows a year in the Chicagoland area, 7th heaven performs on the "Chicago Music Cruise" every January in the Caribbean; as well as Las Vegas every couple years.{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}} Besides performing around 200 shows a year in the ], 7th Heaven performs on the "Chicago Music Cruise" every January in the Caribbean; as well as Las Vegas every couple years.{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}}


==Members== ==Members==
===Current members=== ===Current members===
*Richard Hofherr - guitars, vocals, keyboards <small>(co-founder)</small> *Richard Hofherr - guitars, vocals, keyboards <small>(co-founder)</small>
*Michael Mooshey - drums <small>(co-founder)</small>
*Adam Heisler - lead vocals, guitar *Adam Heisler - lead vocals, guitar
*Mark Kennetz - bass, vocals *Mark Kennetz - bass, vocals
*Nick Cox - guitar, vocals *Nick Cox - guitar, vocals
*Frankie Harchut - drums


===Former members=== ===Former members===
*Tony DiGiulio <small>(co-founder)</small> *Tony DiGiulio <small>(co-founder)</small>
*Michael Mooshey <small>(co-founder)</small>
*Tony Golec *Tony Golec
*Danny Weymouth *Danny Weymouth
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*] *]
*Tamara Mooshey *Tamara Mooshey
*Tony Davis
*Carl Cichanski
*Dan O'Brien
*Scot Coogan
*Michael Chamberlain
*James Bluthardt
*Chris Mosher


==Discography== ==Discography==
=== Studio albums === ===Studio albums===
*1990: ''The Time Has Come'' *1990: ''The Time Has Come''
*1998: ''Media Overkill'' *1998: ''Media Overkill''
*1999: ''Pop Life'' *1999: ''Pop Life''
*2000: ''Faces Time Replaces'' *2000: ''Faces Time Replaces''
*2004: ''Silver'' *2003: ''Silver''<ref name="Silver"/>
*2008: ''U.S.A. - U.K.''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Conner|first1=Thomas|title=Suburban band in 7th Heaven with anniversary Bon Jovi gig|url=http://blogs.suntimes.com/music/2010/07/suburban_band_in_7th_heaven_wi.html|publisher=Music: Via Chicago|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213223141/http://blogs.suntimes.com/music/2010/07/suburban_band_in_7th_heaven_wi.html|archive-date=December 13, 2014|date=July 28, 2010}}</ref>
*2008: ''U.S.A - U.K.''
*2011: ''Pop Media'' *2011: ''Pop Media''
*2013: ''Synergy'' *2013: ''Synergy''
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*2017: ''Luminous'' *2017: ''Luminous''
*2018: ''Color in Motion'' *2018: ''Color in Motion''
*2020: ''Be Here''


=== Live albums === ===Live albums===
*2005: ''Live at Durty Nellies'' (included in the ''Live at Durty Nellies'' DVD) *2005: ''Live at Durty Nellies'' (included in the ''Live at Durty Nellies'' DVD)


=== Christmas albums === ===Christmas albums===
*2004: ''Christmas CD'' *2004: ''Christmas CD''
*2012: ''Merry Christmas in Chicago'' (includes new songs and different versions of the songs which were also included on ''Christmas CD'') *2012: ''Merry Christmas in Chicago'' (includes new songs and different versions of the songs which were also included on ''Christmas CD'')
*2018: ''Christmas 2018'' (includes new songs and different versions of the songs which were also included on ''Christmas CD'' and ''Merry Christmas in Chicago'') *2018: ''Christmas 2018'' (includes new songs and different versions of the songs which were also included on ''Christmas CD'' and ''Merry Christmas in Chicago'')


=== Remix albums === ===Remix albums===
*2013: ''Dance Media'' (includes dance remixes of some songs of the studio album ''Pop Media'') *2013: ''Dance Media'' (includes dance remixes of some songs of the studio album ''Pop Media'')


=== Cover albums === ===Cover albums===
*2004: ''Sampler – Vol. 1'' (includes the "Rock medley" and eight more cover songs) *2004: ''Sampler – Vol. 1'' (includes the "Rock medley" and eight more cover songs)
*2009: ''Pop Medley 2'' (includes a medley of several pop and rock songs) *2009: ''Pop Medley 2'' (includes a medley of several pop and rock songs)
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*2019: ''Covered'' *2019: ''Covered''


=== Compilations === ===Compilations===
*2007: ''Medley CD'' (includes "Pop Medley 1" and "Rock Medley") *2007: ''Medley CD'' (includes "Pop Medley 1" and "Rock Medley")
*2010: ''Medley CD/DVD'' (includes "Pop Medley 1", "Pop Medley" 2 and "Rock Medley") *2010: ''Medley CD/DVD'' (includes "Pop Medley 1", "Pop Medley" 2 and "Rock Medley")
*2010: ''Jukebox'' (consists of 15 CDs with almost 300 hundred songs and one DVD) *2010: ''Jukebox'' (consists of 15 CDs with almost 300 hundred songs and one DVD of 700 songs)
*2015: ''The Best of 1985–2015'' *2015: ''The Best of 1985–2015''


== Videography == ==Videography==
===DVDs and Blu-rays===

=== DVDs and Blu-Rays ===
*2005: ''Live at Durty Nellies'' (includes also an audio CD of the concert) *2005: ''Live at Durty Nellies'' (includes also an audio CD of the concert)
*2010: ''Live at Soldier Field'' *2010: ''Live at Soldier Field''
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*2015: ''Live on the Oasis of the Seas'' *2015: ''Live on the Oasis of the Seas''
*2018: ''Live on the Harmony of the Seas 2017'' *2018: ''Live on the Harmony of the Seas 2017''

==In popular culture==
*Performed on "]" (with over 75 Million Viewers Worldwide)
*Performed the ] at the United Center - Chicago Bulls - L.A. Lakers basketball game on March 21, 2009
*They opened for Bon Jovi and Kid Rock at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 30, 2010 after winning the popular vote in an online-based contest
*Anthony Federov was on Season 4 of "American Idol"
*Keith Semple is on 2015 Season 9 of "The Voice" on NBC
*Natalie Yacovazzi is on 2015 Season 9 of "The Voice" on NBC
*7th heaven original "Beautiful Life" is on MTV's "Teen Mom" Volume 20, #11 "Trouble in Paradise"
*7th heaven is listed in the "Bon Jovi" display at the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"

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American rock band

7th Heaven
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Years active1985–present
LabelsNTD Records
Members
  • Richard Hofherr
  • Adam Heisler
  • Mark Kennetz
  • Nick Cox
  • Frankie Harchut
Past members
  • Tony DiGiulio
  • Michael Mooshey
  • Tony Golec
  • Danny Weymouth
  • Andrew Blake
  • Dan Miller
  • Mark Jones
  • Matt Clark
  • Erica Heiden
  • Stephen Jensen
  • Alby Odum
  • Dave Carozzo
  • Dean Cutenelli
  • Chris Senior
  • Michael Chamberlain
  • Keith Semple
  • Anthony Fedorov

7th Heaven is a Chicago, Illinois-based rock band created by guitarist Richie Hofherr, Tony Di Giulio, and Michael Mooshey. Formed in 1985, it has continued up to present day with changing band members. The band was named by co-founder Michael Mooshey in 1985. The band name 7th Heaven was named after the line "we'll be right in 7th heaven" from the song "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets.

About

7th Heaven is currently managed by NTD Management and signed to NTD Records. They were previously managed by Alec John Such of Bon Jovi and James Young of Styx in 1997-1998. They have sold 100,000 CDs to date. Their acclaimed Silver 30-tracks double CD released in 2004 was a popular release.

The title of their 2008 release 14-track album USA-UK comes from joining of the Northern Ireland singer, Keith Semple joining the American AOR band. Semple had been in Popstars: The Rivals a UK singing competition and had eventually become a member of boy band One True Voice during the period 2002-2003, before the band broke up. Semple had a gold record with One True Voice mainly through their double A side hit "Sacred Trust/After You're Gone" that had reached #2 in the British music charts.

The band released the album entitled Jukebox in 2010 on the occasion of the band's 25 years. It contains 15 cds with almost 300 of the band's song from its start to then. They have also recorded another Semple-led album entitled Pop Media in 2011 containing 22 new songs.

In January 2013, Keith Semple left the band and was replaced by Anthony Fedorov as lead singer. In June of that year, they released the album Synergy. On August 22, 2013 the band announced that Fedorov was no longer in the band. After Federov's departure, Keith Semple became the band's temporary lead vocalist.

On December 1, 2014, Adam Blair was announced as the new lead singer. Adam has also been in bands such as Dot Dot Dot, Adam and the Go Comets and The Fabulous Janes. Dot Dot Dot was featured on FOX's The Next Great American Band.

Besides performing around 200 shows a year in the Chicago area, 7th Heaven performs on the "Chicago Music Cruise" every January in the Caribbean; as well as Las Vegas every couple years.

Members

Current members

  • Richard Hofherr - guitars, vocals, keyboards (co-founder)
  • Adam Heisler - lead vocals, guitar
  • Mark Kennetz - bass, vocals
  • Nick Cox - guitar, vocals
  • Frankie Harchut - drums

Former members

  • Tony DiGiulio (co-founder)
  • Michael Mooshey (co-founder)
  • Tony Golec
  • Danny Weymouth
  • Andrew Blake
  • Dan Miller
  • Mark Jones
  • Matt Clark
  • Erica Heiden
  • Stephen Jensen
  • Alby Odum
  • Dave Carozzo
  • Dean Cutenelli
  • Chris Senior
  • Keith Semple
  • Anthony Fedorov
  • Tamara Mooshey
  • Tony Davis
  • Carl Cichanski
  • Dan O'Brien
  • Scot Coogan
  • Michael Chamberlain
  • James Bluthardt
  • Chris Mosher

Discography

Studio albums

  • 1990: The Time Has Come
  • 1998: Media Overkill
  • 1999: Pop Life
  • 2000: Faces Time Replaces
  • 2003: Silver
  • 2008: U.S.A. - U.K.
  • 2011: Pop Media
  • 2013: Synergy
  • 2014: Spectrum
  • 2015: Next
  • 2017: Luminous
  • 2018: Color in Motion
  • 2020: Be Here

Live albums

  • 2005: Live at Durty Nellies (included in the Live at Durty Nellies DVD)

Christmas albums

  • 2004: Christmas CD
  • 2012: Merry Christmas in Chicago (includes new songs and different versions of the songs which were also included on Christmas CD)
  • 2018: Christmas 2018 (includes new songs and different versions of the songs which were also included on Christmas CD and Merry Christmas in Chicago)

Remix albums

  • 2013: Dance Media (includes dance remixes of some songs of the studio album Pop Media)

Cover albums

  • 2004: Sampler – Vol. 1 (includes the "Rock medley" and eight more cover songs)
  • 2009: Pop Medley 2 (includes a medley of several pop and rock songs)
  • 2009: Unplugged (not really an unplugged album, includes also non unplugged songs)
  • 2015: Pop Medley 3 (includes a medley of several pop and rock songs)
  • 2017: Pop Medley 4 (includes a medley of several pop and rock songs)
  • 2019: Covered

Compilations

  • 2007: Medley CD (includes "Pop Medley 1" and "Rock Medley")
  • 2010: Medley CD/DVD (includes "Pop Medley 1", "Pop Medley" 2 and "Rock Medley")
  • 2010: Jukebox (consists of 15 CDs with almost 300 hundred songs and one DVD of 700 songs)
  • 2015: The Best of 1985–2015

Videography

DVDs and Blu-rays

  • 2005: Live at Durty Nellies (includes also an audio CD of the concert)
  • 2010: Live at Soldier Field
  • 2011: Live at Schaumburg Septemberfest
  • 2014: Return to Schaumburg Live
  • 2015: Live on the Oasis of the Seas
  • 2018: Live on the Harmony of the Seas 2017

References

  1. "7th Heaven - 80's Band - Chicago, IL - Cook County, Illinois". Gig Masters. Archived from the original on July 26, 2009.
  2. "7th Heaven: Set list, booking advice, and promotional tips from one of Chicago's busiest cover bands". Guitar Edge Magazine. August 2006. Archived from the original on September 17, 2010.
  3. ^ "Melodic article reviewing Silver". Archived from the original on October 12, 2006.
  4. "MelodiRock article on 7th Heaven reviewing USA-UK". Archived from the original on January 7, 2010. Retrieved May 22, 2009.
  5. "Progressive World review by Joshua Turner of the album Silver". Archived from the original on July 4, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2009.
  6. "Revelationz.net article: "7th Heaven: USA-UK". Archived from the original on December 8, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2009.
  7. "7th Heaven - Jukebox CD. Heavy Harmonies Discography". heavyharmonies.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  8. Basher, Brian (April 14, 2009). "HRH Interviews 7th Heaven's Richie Hofherr".
  9. Bronson, Fred (January 5, 2013). "'American Idol' Alum Anthony Fedorov Joins Rock Band, Expecting First Child". The Hollywood Reporter.
  10. "7th Heaven part with anthony fedorov". Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
  11. Conner, Thomas (July 28, 2010). "Suburban band in 7th Heaven with anniversary Bon Jovi gig". Music: Via Chicago. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014.

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