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United States Ike Reilly is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his poetic and cinematic rock and roll, blending punk, folk, country, and blues influences.
Ike Reilly has released multiple albums through Rock Ridge Music, including "Sparkle in the Finish" (2004), "Junkie Faithful" (2005), "We Belong To The Staggering Evening" (2007), "Poison The Hit Parade" (2008), "Hard Luck Stories" (2009), "Born On Fire" (2015), "Crooked Love" (2018), and "Because The Angels" (2021).
Ike Reilly signed a recording contract with Universal Republic Records and released his debut solo album "Salesmen And Racists" in 2001. He parted ways with Universal in 2003.
Ike Reilly's seventh studio album, "Born on Fire" (2015), was released as a joint venture with Tom Morello's new Firebrand Records. This also marked Firebrand Records' debut release.
Ike Reilly spent two years working on a pilot for the AMC channel titled "Where's My Goddamn Medicine?".
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Michael Christopher “Ike” Reilly, born on December 27, 1963, at Naval Station Great Lakes, embarked on his musical journey in his hometown of Libertyville, Illinois. He began writing songs and playing harmonica in middle school, securing his first paying gig at age 13. While working summers digging graves at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, he learned to play the guitar. After graduating from Libertyville High School, Reilly attended Marquette University, majoring in Theology and enrolling in Marine Corps officer training school, before immersing himself in the music scene. His early career involved playing guitar for various rock bands in Chicago, including The Drovers in the late 1980s, and later forming Community 9 with notable musicians like Mars Williams and Phil Karnats. In 1989, he also held a position at the Park Hyatt Chicago, where he received the “Employee of the Year” award, before briefly stepping away from music.
Reilly’s career saw a significant turning point after a musical hiatus in the early 1990s. He started recording demo tapes in 1998 with engineer Ed Tinley, which eventually led to a recording contract with Universal Republic Records. In 2001, he released his critically acclaimed debut solo album, “Salesmen And Racists”. Following his departure from Universal in 2003, Reilly began releasing music through Rock Ridge Music, forming the backing band The Ike Reilly Assassination. With this group, he released several well-received albums, including “Sparkle in the Finish” (2004) and “Junkie Faithful” (2005), both praised for their raw rock & roll energy and ingenious songwriting. The band’s 2007 album, “We Belong to the Staggering Evening,” adopted a soulful, blues-tinged sound, further solidifying their unique style.
Over two decades, Reilly has released multiple albums, consistently earning critical praise for his distinctive storytelling and musicality. His album “Hard Luck Stories” was released in 2009. After a five-year gap, his seventh studio album, “Born on Fire,” was released in June 2015 via Rock Ridge Music and Tom Morello’s Firebrand Records. This album was lauded for its blend of rock history and personal narratives. In May 2018, Reilly released “Crooked Love,” which continued to showcase his ability to imbue his songs with vivid characters and experiences. His career is also chronicled in the award-winning documentary “Don’t Turn Your Back On Friday Night,” executive produced by Tom Morello, which highlights his journey through music and life.
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