Biography!

Trying not just to copy the official bio, I've set up a list with the most important steps on ND's WAY TO THE TOP. It brings you all the info - and is (I think) easier to read.

ND was formed by John Spence (a friend of the Stefani-kids & huge ska fan) in 1987
Tony joined this formation (John=vocalist, Gwen=2nd vocalist, Eric=keyboard) when they were an unknown party-band
John committed suicide in Dec. 1987
Alan Meade took the mic, but left the band soon to become a husband and father
From that time on the mic was Gwen's alone
Tom joined the band in 1988
And the formation was completed by Adrian Young who followed in 1989
In 1991 ND signed their first record deal to Interscope records
their first self-titled album was recorded from Oct. 1991 - Jan.1992 and released
ND's first US tour followed in second half of 1992
The 2nd independent album "The Beacon Street Collection" was out in early 1995 to release "some material between records"
The most popular ND record "Tragic Kingdom" was released in Oct. 1995
Gwen & Tony's relationship was drawn out over the time frame of this album's creation
Eric Stefani left the band to become an animator for the TV show "The Simpsons"
The "Tragic Kingdom" album hit No.1 spot of the US album charts Dec. 21, 1996
They've been on the road 'till winter 1997
At the moment they're at home recording a new album
New album will be out soon and a tour will follow
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