Unified Theory is a rock Super-group, made up of two ex-Blind Melon members (bassist Brad Smith and guitarist Christopher Thorn), ex-Pearl Jam member (drummer Dave Krusen), and newcomer Chris Shinn on vocals/guitar. Unified Theory was originally called Luma, they issued a 4-track CD through their website in 1999. But after they were signed to Universal later that year, they changed their name to Unified Theory named after a theory Einstein was working on when he died. History Unified Theory began to form in early 1998. After the first plan to carry on Blind Melon with a new singer didn't work out, Smith and Thorn decided to start a new band. Thorn came across Shinn after moving to L.A. to scout vocalists. "Chris has an exceptional voice. I was blown away," says Thorn, "You have to like people you're working with. We wanted someone with personality and a voice. He's a fun guy and I was completely floored by his songs." Krusen, the dr

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