1) Zebra is a hard… Read Full Bio ↴There's at least 12 artists using the name Zebra.
1) Zebra is a hard rock band founded in 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana. It features Randy Jackson (guitar and vocals), Felix Hanemann (bass, keyboards and vocals) and Guy Gelso (drums and vocals). In the early 1970s, Jackson and Hanemann played together in a group called Shepherd's Bush, but in 1974 they left Shepherd's Bush and founded a new band with Gelso on drums. The group initially was a cover band, playing Led Zeppelin and other technically proficient rock groups such as Yes, Jethro Tull, and Pink Floyd. In 1975, the group adopted the name Zebra after seeing a cover of the magazine Vogue featuring a woman riding a zebra. Initially based in New Orleans, they increasingly played more often on Long Island, and eventually all three members moved there to pursue success. They had introduced their original material into their cover sets years before they were signed to Atlantic Records, including "The La La Song", "Free" and "Bears" (originally entitled "The Bears are Hibernating").
Zebra had been noticed by local colleges and even had some of their early original performances recorded by Long Island FM radio station WBAB, culminating in the inclusion of one of their songs on a release of "WBAB Homegrown Album", which commemorated local acts and performances culled from the station's on-air "Homegrown Hour" program.
Zebra's mainstream debut on Atlantic Records was in 1983 with their eponymous album, produced by Jack Douglas and featuring the singles "Tell Me What You Want" and "Who's Behind The Door?" The band continued to tour throughout the 1980s, but took a temporary break in the early 1990s after being dropped by Atlantic Records. Randy Jackson formed his solo band Randy Jackson's China Rain, and released its only album in the year 1991. Zebra finally reunited in 1994 and released Zebra IV in 2003, their first album of all-new material since 1986. A DVD of live performances, mostly from a show at the House of Blues in New Orleans, was released in the summer of 2007.
On July 10, 2010, during their 35th-anniversary performance at New Orleans' Mahalia Jackson Theater, Zebra was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. On October 8, 2012, Zebra was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. In March 2013, Zebra performed on Cruise to the Edge, a concert cruise featuring notable progressive rock bands including Yes, Steve Hackett, U.K., Carl Palmer Band, Ambrosia, Saga, Nektar, Glass Hammer, and IOEarth.
Although Zebra has not released any studio material since 2003's Zebra IV, the band continues to perform live, mostly in the Gulf Coast and East Coast of the United States, including New Orleans and New York City. In February 2017, Jackson reported to Shreveport Times that the band was working on a new album: "I have new material and hopefully we’ll get to work on a new record in the next couple of months. As of March 2022, there has been no news of the project.
Official Zebra site: thedoor.com
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2) Zebra is also a jamaican Dancehall-Deejay.
3) There is also a dutch reggae/ska band called ZEBRA. The myspace site of this band is here, in dutch.
6) ZebrA is an underground hardcore punk/metal band from Belgrade, Serbia. The band is well noted for their energetic live shows, as well humorous lyrics concerning sex, alcohol abuse and the absurd. In 2012 the demo single ,,Pujo Sotka'' was released via YouTube. It is a shorter-than-one-minute anthem to the Serbian version of infamous internet meme Dolan Duck.
8) Zebra - a Dublin Irish Band - billed as Ireland's only Reggae Group -
that recorded in the late 70's with Terri Hooley (of Record Label
he also signed The Undertones).
In 1979 Zebra released a two track 12inch Vinyl EP titled "Repression", backed with "931" on the Good Vibrations label.
1,200 discs were pressed as a limited edition and they sold for £1.49 (Irish Punts at the time).
Group Members were Peter Deane (Vocals Guitar); Steven Rekab (Vocals Guitar);
Mark Thyme ( Drums - with a name like that what else?); Bernard Rangel (Percussion Vocals);
Brian Nartey (Bass) and Norman Morrow (Keyboards).
On this release Leo Mallon filled the drummers shoes of Mark Thyme with a view to permanent membership.
This 12 inch Vinyl EP can still found (if you're lucky) for sale on ebay.
11) His Wiki - http://utaite.wikia.com/wiki/Zebra
12) Pxtone and Tracker artist who has released on Piston Source Records as well as Eerik Inpuj Sound http://soundcloud.com/zebra-9 / http://zebra.bandcamp.com/
Bears
Zebra Lyrics
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The trees are bare and the bears are hibernating
The only sound in the forest
Is the sound of snow heard crashing to the ground
And in the middle of loving
I hope you'll find a place in your heart for them
They really can't do us any harm
It is only us who can do harm to them
But there's an animal that winter won't affect at all
He sits by fireplaces waiting for the winter's fall
He owns guns and oh you know he's got that gun in his hand
He's a man and oh he's got that precious thing in his hand
So in the middle of loving
I hope you'll find a place in your heart for them
When it's cold and the grass is gold
All the animals take shelter as they hide
And when an animal can't find shelter
Some time winter takes over and he dies
But there's an animal that winter won't affect at all
He sits by fireplaces waiting for the winter's fall
He owns guns and oh you know he's got that gun in his hand
He's a man and oh he hold's that precious life in his hand
The lyrics of the song "Bears" by Zebra speaks about the harsh realities that exist in nature and how humans have a responsibility towards it. The opening lines portray the barrenness of wintertime when the only sound one can hear in the forest is that of snow falling to the ground. It is also the time when bears hibernate, and the song draws our attention to the importance of empathizing with these animals and giving them the place they deserve in our hearts. This compassion towards animals and nature should not only be limited to the season but should be part of a year-round responsibility that we must bear.
The song depicts the difficulties faced by animals who do not have the luxury of sitting by the fireplace during winters. While humans have the privilege to wait winters out in the comfort of our homes, animals brave the cold and the harsh conditions outside, hoping to find shelter. The lyrics suggest that it is our responsibility to protect and preserve these animals, and humans should not be the cause for their harm or suffering. The lines "It is only us who can do harm to them" emphasize how fragile our ecosystem is and how every action we take has a ripple effect that can impact the environment and the lives of animals significantly.
Line by Line Meaning
In the middle of winter
During the cold season
The trees are bare and the bears are hibernating
The vegetation is dead and bears are sleeping
The only sound in the forest
The sole audible is heard amid the woods
Is the sound of snow heard crashing to the ground
The sound produced by snowflakes landing on the soil
And in the middle of loving
Amid a romantic relationship
I hope you'll find a place in your heart for them
I trust you'll learn to care for animals
They really can't do us any harm
Animals are not capable of hurting us
It is only us who can do harm to them
We are responsible for harming animals
But there's an animal that winter won't affect at all
There's an animal that won't be impacted by the cold
He sits by fireplaces waiting for the winter's fall
Humans stay indoors and avoid the winter
He owns guns and oh you know he's got that gun in his hand
He has a firearm and knows how to use it
He's a man and oh he's got that precious thing in his hand
He feels empowered holding a gun
So in the middle of loving
When two people are in love
I hope you'll find a place in your heart for them
I hope you'll show compassion for animals
When it's cold and the grass is gold
During the winter season when the crops are gone
All the animals take shelter as they hide
Animals seek refuge and try to remain hidden
And when an animal can't find shelter
When an animal is unable to find a safe space
Some time winter takes over and he dies
Winter can lead to the death of animals
He owns guns and oh you know he's got that gun in his hand
He possesses firearms and is comfortable using them
He's a man and oh he hold's that precious life in his hand
He believes he holds the life of animals in his hands
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Randy Jackson
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