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Mazzy Star: The Tragic Story Behind the Band who wrote "Fade Into You". Updated version of the video with more info https://youtu.be/Gm4PFPHNCJQ Have a video request or a topic you'd like to see us cover? Fill out our google form! https://bit.ly/3stnXlN -----GET A SECRET VIDEO PLAYLIST----- Sign up for email news and get a link to my secret playlist with 10 of my best stories. https://bit.ly/3emyloM -----CONNECT ON SOCIAL----- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocknrolltruestories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RNRTrueStories Twitter: https://twitter.com/rocktruestories Blog: www.rockandrolltruestories.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RNRTrueStories #mazzystar #hopesandoval #davidroback #fadeintoyou I cite my sources and they may differ than other people's accounts, so I don't guarantee the actual accuracy of my videos. Mazzy Star was responsible for the early 90’s sleeper hit Fade Into You. Featuring David Roback, who wrote most of the band’s music, he was a talented multi-instrumentalist. He was joined by singer Hope Sandoval who wrote most of the band’s lyrics, the breathy vocalist with a haunting yet hopeful voice. Their hit track was released on the band’s 1993 sophomore album “So Tonight That I Might See.” There was something pure about the band’s sound and their recording process. In a 2020 interview with Refinery 29, Sandoval said: "I like to hang out in restaurants and cafés, eavesdrop on people's conversations and collect new stories. Then I go home and spend the evenings embellishing them." Part of the band’s magic came from the soulmate-like connection between Roback and Sandoval. In a 2018 interview with Double J, Sandoval said that and i quote: "Half the time we don’t even really need to speak to each other, we use telepathy." The pair was rumored to briefly be a couple around the time of recording their debut album, “She Hangs Brightly.” The song Fade Into You became an anthem for lovelorn teenagers in the 90’s & Hollywood loved it too. The song was licensed to more than 30 movies and television shows & had artists like Ben Harper, Kelly Clarkson and Dinosaur Jr have all covered the song. But before Roback became a musician he found himself in New York in the late 70’s wanting to become a painter telling the LA Times in 1990 “I went to New York mainly to be part of the art scene,”“But I gradually found myself getting more inspired by what was happening in music than in art. . . . People like Patti Smith and Television. I felt like a punk. That's the attitude I Iidentifid with, but when I picked up the guitar and started playing it, the music didn’t come out sounding punk. It was something else. . . ..” After brief stint in new york he would head back to Los Angeles. Roback and Sandoval both started off in other bands before coming together to start Mazzy Star. Roback went to UC Berkeley and started his band with his brother Steven called Unconscious with Susanna Hoffs, who would later be known for co-founding The Bangles. The two brothers started their next band, Rain Parade, in 1982, and they gained popularity in the L.A. indie scene. The soft spoken Sandoval came from East LA where her parents worked in factory and she was the youngest of ten children. She would form the group Going Home while she was still in high school with frien d Sylvia Gomez in the early 80’s. Both women were big fans of Rain Parade, & they decided to make a bold move to get on their radar. After a 1983 Rain Parade concert, Gomez snuck backstage to give David Roback a demo tape. At the time, Roback was under contract with Rough Trade records and Going Home was still unsigned, but doing gigs around LA. Upon hearing the demo, Roback offered to produce Going Home’s first album and play guitar on the record, but even to this day it has yet to be released.. It was also around this time that Rob Sources: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-07-22-ca-1066-story.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-11-30-ca-62380-story.html https://books.google.ca/books?id=YQgEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA14&dq=mazzy+star+billboard&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjqg4r42831AhX0JTQIHeX5Bg0Q6AF6BAgKEAI#v=onepage&q=mazzy%20star%20billboard&f=false https://books.google.ca/books?id=wwkEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA12&dq=hope+sandoval+billboard&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiZvZKO3M31AhVDHDQIHT80AOIQ6AF6BAgCEAI#v=onepage&q=hope%20sandoval%20billboard&f=false https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1996/11/29/mazzy-stars-dirges-with-twang/11fd7fd5-93b2-4235-bae1-593d5b1c8bef/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1993/11/05/dreamy-mazzy/9905441c-2278-4202-a23d-6fef1472b104/ https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/mazzy-star-so-tonight-that-i-might-see/12956050 https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/mazzy-star-hope-sandoval-interview https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/mazzy-star-crooner-readies-return-with-hope-sandoval-and-the-warm-inventions-69293/

About Mazzy Star

Mazzy Star is an American alternative rock band formed in 1988 in Santa Monica, California, from remnants of the group Opal. Founding member David Roback's friend Hope Sandoval became the group's vocalist when Kendra Smith left Opal.

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The Mazzy Star clip page is a treasure trove of rare footage, offering a glimpse into the lives of this enigmatic American alternative rock band. Formed in 1988 in Santa Monica, California, Mazzy Star has been shrouded in mystery, with their music and personal stories often leaving fans wanting more.

The clip itself, titled "Mazzy Star: The Tragic Story Of The Band Behind Fade Into You", is a poignant and introspective look at the band's history. Filmed in 1993, it provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of founding members David Roback and Hope Sandoval, who were the creative driving force behind the band.

One of the most fascinating aspects of this footage is its candid portrayal of the recording process. Mazzy Star was known for their unique approach to music-making, often incorporating elements of home recordings into their work. This clip offers a rare glimpse into that process, showcasing the band's ability to craft hauntingly beautiful melodies in an unassuming setting.

The relationship between Roback and Sandoval is also a central theme in this footage. Their connection was more than just a creative partnership – it was a soulmate-like bond that fueled their music. As Hope Sandoval revealed in a 2020 interview with Refinery 29, she drew inspiration from the world around her, often collecting stories and anecdotes to weave into her lyrics.

The clip's title, "The Tragic Story Of The Band Behind Fade Into You", hints at the personal struggles that Roback faced during this period. Unfortunately, the facts provided do not delve deeper into these tragic events, leaving us with a sense of intrigue and curiosity about the band's inner workings.

Despite the lack of explicit details, the clip itself is a testament to Mazzy Star's enduring legacy. Their music, characterized by Sandoval's breathy vocals and Roback's masterful instrumentation, continues to captivate audiences to this day. The band's influence can be heard in many contemporary artists, who have been inspired by their unique sound.

The clip page also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving rare footage like this. Mazzy Star's story is one that deserves to be told and retold, offering fans a deeper understanding of the creative process behind some of their most beloved songs.

As we delve into the world of Mazzy Star through this clip, it becomes clear that there is more to this band than meets the eye. Their music may have been a product of the early 1990s alternative rock scene, but its timeless quality continues to resonate with listeners today.

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