Biography - Exile Reunion

JP Pennington, guitar/vocals
Les Taylor, guitar/vocals
Marlon Hargis, keyboards/vocals 
Sonny LeMaire, bass/vocals 
Steve Goetzman, drums 

After having had worldwide success with the #1 pop smash in 1978, "Kiss You All Over," this legendary quintet made a seamless transition from pop to country in the early 1980s. Their second country single, "Woke Up In Love" peaked at #1 in early 1984 and nine consecutive #1 singles followed: "I Don't Want To Be A Memory", "Give Me One More Chance", "She's A Miracle", "Crazy For Your Love", "Hang On To Your Heart", "I Could Get Used To You", "It'll Be Me", "She's Too Good To be True" and "I Can't Get Close Enough". Combining achievements in pop and country with success overseas, Exile earned 11 #1 singles, numerous top 10 singles, three gold albums including two Greatest Hits CDs, several multi-platinum singles and thirteen award nominations from the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association (CMA).

As award-winning songwriters, singers and instrumentalists, Exile transcends expectations. The group made its debut in country music at a time when no other self-contained band played on their own records. Exile is recognized as the first contemporary country band to do this. The Music Row community knew this set Exile apart and the band earned the respect of its peers. The rarity of their transition from pop to country and explosive success in two music formats further enhanced Exile's popularity.

The small town of Richmond, Kentucky hosted the birth of "The Exiles" in 1963. Within two years the band would become the opening act and house band for several national tours with "The Dick Clark Caravan of Stars." On one fateful night in 1965, the band cornered Dick Clark and asked for some advice. Clark responded, "Never forget your audience!" Clark's advice became the band's creed. There were regional radio hits throughout the late sixties and early seventies. The name changed to "Exile" in 1972 and opening spots followed with major pop acts leading up to their worldwide hit in 1978, a country music explosion in the 80s and 90s and, now, together again for EXILE REUNION. Through it all the band still maintains its creed. With great new songs, signature vocal harmony, precision recording and high-energy live shows, EXILE REUNION remembers its audience.

J.P., Les, Marlon, Sonny and Steve, together again to the delight of so many loyal fans everywhere, deliver an action packed performance of back to back hits with a peek at some new songs, as well. True to their heritage and long lasting appeal, these five amazing musicians know how to entertain their fans. Exile is back!

EXILE REUNION... Relive the Magic! www.myspace.com/exilereunion

Press Releases - Exile

January 23, 2012 - Exile Releases People Get Ready, Band's First New Album in 15 Years

December 15, 2011 - Exile and Trace Adkins Revive “Kiss You All Over”

July 21, 2010 - Exile Signs to Artist Events Inc. for Exclusive Booking

February 19, 2010 - Exile - Billboard Declares Exile’s “Kiss You All Over” One of the “50 Sexiest Songs Of All Time”

March 9, 2009 - Exile - Kentucky Legislature Honors Native Sons Exile

January 12, 2009 - Exile's Back and Talking About It!

October 29, 2008 - Exile Greets Nashville on Reunion Tour With Nov. 5 Show at 3rd & Lindsley Club

October 1, 2008 - Exile - The Hitmaking Band, Reunites to Tour, Record

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Career Highlights

An Award-Winning and Legendary Band

Recording and writing hit songs spanning more than 3 decades

18 hits including 11 #1 singles and 7 top 10 singles

"Kiss You All Over" was Exile's 1st #1 and was a smash hit in 60 countries

Exile music has been used in numerous movies, including "Happy Gilmore", "Man on the Moon", "Employee of the Month" and "Wild Hogs"

11 nominations for Vocal Group of the Year and Instrumental Group of the Year from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association as well as Best Drummer and Best Keyboard Player nominations

More than 8 Million albums and singles sold worldwide

Gold Records from U.S., England, Germany, Australia, South Africa and Canada

Successful songwriters with songs recorded by other major label artists, including Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Janie Fricke, Forrester Sisters, Sheena Easton, Tracy Lawrence, Travis Tritt, Restless Heart, Diamond Rio, Clay Walker and Andy Griggs

Alabama #1's "Take Me Down" and "Closer You Get" were written by members of Exile and were multi-million sellers

Members of Exile awarded BMI Songwriter of the Year Award, BMI Song of the Year Award, BMI Songwriter of the Century Award and ACM Song of the Year Award 

Exile songs have received BMI Airplay awards for more than 9 million performances on radio

Through the pop years toured with Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Dick Clark Caravan of Stars, Boston, Doobie Brothers and Seals and Crofts. Through the country years toured with Kenny Rogers, Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McIntyre, Alabama, Alan Jackson, Lee Greenwood, George Strait, The Judds and Randy Travis

Extensive touring in the U.S. and worldwide, including performances in Japan, England, Germany, Holland, Canada and South Africa

 

Discography

Albums
Exile (Wooden Nickel Records)
StagePass (Wooden Nickel Records)
Mixed Emotions (Warner/Curb Records)
All There Is (Warner/Curb Records)
Don't Leave Me This Way (Warner/Curb Records)
Heart And Soul (Warner/Curb Records)
Exile (Epic Records)
Kentucky Hearts (Epic Records)
Hang On To Your Heart (Epic Records)
Exile Greatest Hits (Epic Records)
Shelter From The Night (Epic Records)
Still Standing (Arista Records)
Justice (Arista Records)
Exile Latest And Greatest (Intersound Records)
J.P. Pennington Whatever It Takes (MCA Records)
Les Taylor Blue Kentucky Wind (Epic Records)
Exile Super Hits (Epic Records)
Exile Collectibles (2 CD compilation- Sony Music)
Exile Live At Billy Bob's (Smith Music Group/Billy Bob's Texas)
I Can't Be Your Fool (exileband.com)

Singles (Pop)
Answer To Her Prayers
Come On
Alligator Time
What Is The Reason
Mary On The Beach
Church Street Soul Revival
Put Your Hands Together
Try It On
Mister Funk Meets The Boogie Man
Kiss You All Over (#1 that sold 5 million copies worldwide)
You Thrill Me
Never Gonna Stop
Take Me Down
Don't Leave Me This Way
Heart And Soul

Singles (Country)
The High Cost Of Leaving (top 20)
Woke Up In Love (#1)
I Don't Want To Be A Memory (#1)
Give Me One More Chance (#1)
She's A Miracle (#1)
Crazy For Your Love (#1)
Hang On To Your Heart (#1)
Super Love (top ten)
I Could Get Used To You (#1)
It'll Be Me (#1 and Radio and Records Song of the Year 1986)
She's Too Good To Be True (#1)
I Can't Get Close Enough (#1)
Just One Kiss (top 5)
It's You Again (top twenty)
Keep It In The Middle Of The Road (top 5)
Yet (top 5)
Nobody's Talkin' (top 5)Happy Birthday, Jesus (Christmas Release)

 

 

 

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