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/
Who Am I
Zebra Lyrics
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As you open the door
But you can't remember
What you came here for
The edge of the sun
You think, "If God is here,
Why should this pain be done?"
Try to stay calm
Why a man is begging
And it's not your hand
Go and ask why
And they tell you pray
It's insane
You take a ride thru the magic of life
As all of your fears surround you
You're all alone from beginning to end
While separating the lies from the truth
Who am I? And why are we here?
Who am I? And what do we fear?
Who am I? To say I believe?
Who am I?
Thou shall not kill
But the animal's dead
Because he doesn't count
It's what the good book says
Think about that
And you thinking may change
When the souless creature
Makes you feel ashamed
How can men say
That they can't understand
That the words they read
Were written by a man
How can men claim
That "He" teaches thru pain
It's insane
You look around for the answers to life
You're told that you have to have faith
You get a book explaining 10,000 years
But there are 5 billion more that remain
Who am I? And why are we here?
Who am I? And what do we fear?
Who am I? To say I believe?
Who am I?
Be a good boy and we'll open the door
But you better have faith or you'll be no more
Try to stay calm but you can't understand
Why the good is not counted in a faithless man
Who am I? The question of man
Who am I? Could love be the plan?
Who am I? To say I can see
Who am I?
Who am I? Why are you here?
Who am I? What you you fear?
Who am I? To say what to do?
Who am I?
Who am I?
Who am I?
Tell me, tell me, tell me
Who am I?
You've got to make us to see
Who am I?
To believe
The lyrics of Zebra's song Who Am I delve deep into the philosophical and spiritual questions that have puzzled mankind for centuries. The song starts with a person trying to calm themselves down but failing to remember why they entered the room, representing the confusion many people feel when trying to understand life's purpose. The person questions the existence of God and why pain and suffering persist in the world. They encounter a man begging and are told to pray, but this seems nonsensical to them.
The second verse delves into the idea of morality and how humans justify killing animals for food even though the commandment "thou shall not kill" exists. It questions the legitimacy of religious texts and how they may need reinterpreting in a modern world. The idea of faith is also emphasized, with the person being told to have faith to open doors and warned that a lack of faith could lead to their demise.
Overall, the song asks the existential questions of who we are, why we are here, and what we believe in. It highlights the contradictions within religious texts and how the quest for answers may never be fully satisfied.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to stay calm
Keep calm and do not panic.
As you open the door
As you enter the unknown future or face unexpected challenges.
But you can't remember
You feel lost and unsure of what you are meant to do or achieve.
What you came here for
What your ultimate purpose or goal in life is unclear.
The edge of the sun
The boundary between light and darkness, hope and despair.
You think, "If God is here,
You wonder why God would allow you to suffer or experience pain.
Why should this pain be done?"
Why should you endure pain or hardship without an apparent reason or purpose.
But you can't understand
You are confused and cannot comprehend what is happening around you.
Why a man is begging
You question why there is suffering in the world and why people have to beg for help.
And it's not your hand
You feel powerless to help those suffering around you.
Go and ask why
You seek answers or explanations to the mysteries of life.
And they tell you pray
You are told to have faith in something or someone beyond yourself.
It's insane
You ask yourself why such beliefs or practices are considered normal or rational.
You take a ride thru the magic of life
You are on a journey through life with its ups and downs, joys and sorrows.
As all of your fears surround you
You are scared and overwhelmed by the challenges you face.
You're all alone from beginning to end
You feel that you are ultimately responsible for your own destiny and have to face it alone.
While separating the lies from the truth
You are trying to distinguish between what is real and what is false in life and in your own thoughts.
Thou shall not kill
You are reminded of the moral principles taught by religion or society.
But the animal's dead
You wonder why human beings are allowed to kill animals for food or other purposes.
Because he doesn't count
You question why animals are considered less valuable or significant than human beings.
It's what the good book says
You hear or read religious texts that seem to justify certain practices or beliefs.
Think about that
You are challenged to reflect on your own beliefs and values.
And you thinking may change
You realize that your perspective can evolve and your beliefs can be corrected or challenged.
When the souless creature
You feel empathy for animals or all living beings that are mistreated or exploited.
Makes you feel ashamed
You feel guilty or responsible for the suffering caused to others, including animals.
How can men say
You question why some human beliefs and behaviors seem contradictory or irrational.
That they can't understand
You wonder why some people refuse to see or acknowledge certain truths or facts.
That the words they read
You observe how people interpret and apply the texts they read or the teachings they receive.
Were written by a man
You question the authority and reliability of certain human sources of knowledge or wisdom.
How can men claim
You see how some people use religion or faith to justify acts of violence or intolerance.
That "He" teaches thru pain
You disagree with the belief that suffering or punishment is a form of divine or educational teaching.
You look around for the answers to life
You seek answers to the existential questions that haunt you and motivate you to seek wisdom.
You're told that you have to have faith
You encounter ideological or religious dogma that claims to offer solutions or explanations to your questions.
You get a book explaining 10,000 years
You discover or study texts or knowledge that purport to have been accumulated over ages.
But there are 5 billion more that remain
You realize that there is still much more to learn and discover beyond what you have already acquired.
Be a good boy and we'll open the door
You perceive how some people or groups use authority or manipulation to control others or offer rewards.
But you better have faith or you'll be no more
You fear the consequences of not conforming or rejecting certain beliefs or ideologies.
The question of man
You confront the fundamental question of identity and existence that has puzzled human beings throughout history.
Could love be the plan?
You ponder the idea that the ultimate purpose or reason of existence might be love or compassion.
To say I can see
You claim to have gained insights or understanding about the mysteries of life, faith or existence.
Why are you here?
You ask the profound yet simple question of why you exist or what your purpose is.
What do you fear?
You acknowledge your own fears or anxieties that impede your growth or happiness.
To say what to do?
You question the authority or legitimacy of those who claim to know exactly what to do or how to live.
Tell me, tell me, tell me
You express your curiosity, humility or hunger for knowledge and meaning.
You've got to make us to see
You invite others to share your journey of exploration and discovery or offer them your insights and perspectives.
To believe
You suggest that belief or faith is a personal and active choice that each person needs to make for themselves.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Randy Jackson
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