Goodness was a rock band from Seattle, Washington (U.S.), led by Carrie Akre, formerly
of Hammerbox and now
primarily a solo artist. Goodness featured Akre (vocals), Danny
Newcomb (lead guitar), Garth Reeves (guitar), Fiia McGann (bass),
and Chris Friel (drums). Akre, Friel, and Newcomb later joined Mike
McCready of Pearl Jam
and Rick Friel to form the rock band The Rockfords.
Goodness recorded a version of "Electricity, Electricity" with Mike McCready using the pseudonym "Petster" on electric guitar for the Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks tribute disc on Lava/Atlantic. They released their self-titled debut album in 1995 on Y Records, followed in 1998 by "Anthem" on Immortal/Epic and later "These Days" on Good-Ink. Two live albums were released via Kufala Recordings in 2004. Goodness toured extensively all over the world, supporting such acts as Pearl Jam, Cheap Trick, and Oasis. They co-headlined a tour with Candlebox.
Goodness has reunited. They have played their third reunion show at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard on November 22, 2008. They will be playing a benefit show at the Tractor Tavern on May 23 2009.
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