Pale Horse

Before J.R. Denson and Aaron Carder started Pale Horse, there was Greater Good. Between being signed to Lizard King (where the Killers were first signed) and opening for Blind Lemon, their future seemed bright. Unfortunately, others members of the band went on to pursue other projects. There was no more Greater Good. What followed was a tumultuous period for J.R. and Aaron. J.R.’s brother-in-law, 2nd Lt. Peter Burks, was killed in Iraq. As this was happening, Aaron’s long term relationship with his girlfriend had come to an end, leaving him without a place to live. It was at this point that J.R. invited him to move in with him and his wife. As they began writing new songs, it marked a dramatic turn in musical style. Instead of the feel good, 60’s Stones vibe of Greater Good, the two found themselves dealing with heavier issues in their songs, including religion, personal family dramas, and life after war. They chose the band name Pale Horse not only as a tribute to 2nd Lt. Peter Burks’ military unit of the same name, but also because of the controversial book Behold a Pale Horse by William Cooper. The band’s sound has been described as a cross between The Band, Pink Floyd, and Sublime, but even with such diverse influences, Pale Horse has created a sound far fresher than the sum of those parts.

Celina, TX