The Violet Burning

Formed:: 1989, over 23 years ago.
Names:: Also releases as: The Gravity Show.
Snapshot:: A Group with 13 releases under 2 pseudonyms. 2 members.

The Violet Burning is an independent rock and roll band based in Long Beach, USA. The band was formed in 1990 in Orange County, California by Michael J. Pritzl.

Their first release in 1990. The band is the project of singer/guitarist/songwriter Michael J. Pritzl. They are associated with the Christian music industry throughout their career, though they have occasionally butted heads with labels due to content. They have toured North America and Europe and managed to sell over 100,000 discs due largely to their frequent touring. Fans affectionally call them "The Violets".

Resembling U2 with a little more distortion - The Violet Burning plays a mix of new wave, rock and roll and vibey space rock.

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