Wikipedia:
The Philosopher Kings are a Canadian band who were most commercially successful in the late 1990s. The name of the band is derived from Plato's Republic, in which he outlines the design of an idealistic government, ruled by philosopher-kings. The group saw minor success in the United States with the single "Charms", which peaked at #36 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart in 1996.
Members
Current line-up
Gerald Eaton – vocalistJames Bryan (aka James McCollum) – guitaristJon Levine – keyboardistDenton Whited – drummerMarc Rogers – bassist Past members
Brian West – guitarist on Philosopher Kings, Famous, Rich and Beautiful, One Night Stand & CastlesCraig Hunter – drummer on Philosopher Kings, Famous, Rich and BeautifulJason Levine – bassist on Philosopher Kings, Famous, Rich and Beautiful & One Night Stand
Awards
1996 Juno Award – Best New Group Nominations
1996 Juno nomination – Best R&B/Soul Recording for Philosopher Kings1998 Juno nomination – Best R&B/Soul Recording for Famous, Rich and Beautiful1999 Juno nominations – Best Pop Album for Famous, Rich and Beautiful; Best Single for Hurts To Love You; Best Group2001 Juno nomination – Best R&B/Soul Recording for If I Ever Lose This Heaven
Side projects
Prozzäk and Lefthook Entertainment – James Bryan and Jason LevineJarvis Church – Gerald EatonTrack and Field – Gerald Eaton and Brian Westsolo albums – Jon Levine; James Bryan
