Sweethead

Article summary

Sweethead is an American alternative rock band formed in 2008. The group's lineup consists of singer Serrina Sims and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Troy Van Leeuwen (of Queens of the Stone Age, formerly of A Perfect Circle, Enemy and Failure). For recording and touring they are joined by a variety of guest musicians, many of which are current or former members of Queens of the Stone Age or Mark Lanegan Band. Sweethead have released two studio albums—Sweethead (2009) and Descent to the Surface (2016)—and one extended play, The Great Disruptors (2009).

Key claims

1. date of formation: 2008 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of formation: 2008 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. release date: 2009 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. release date: 2009-07-13 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. release date: 2009-11-02 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of formation is "2008". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of formation is "2008". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the release date is "2009". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the release date is "2009-07-13". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. The record states that the release date is "2009-11-02". What evidence would count against this claim?
7. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
8. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1361289112