1997 (band)
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| 1997 | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genre(s) | Pop rock Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Label(s) | Victory Records |
| Website | partylikeits1997.com |
1997 is a band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in October of 2005.
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[edit] History
Several of 1997's members had previously played in Chicago bands Constance, Funeral Etiquette, and October Fall.[1] The reason for their band name is unknown and thought of as somewhat of a mystery. They began practicing together in October 2005, and after strong local performances signed with Victory Records in 2006. Victory issued their debut, entitled Since My House Burned Down I Now Own a Better View of the Rising Moon, in April 2007, as the group toured the US with The Audition and The Graduate. Keyboardist/vocalist Kerri Mack left the group in April 2007 after recording the album, and was replaced with current keyboardist/vocalist Alida Marroni.[1] The group has benefited heavily from online buzz; it was named band of the day by SPIN on April 27, 2007,[2] and has received many reviews from press sites.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] In fall 2007, the group toured the US with Aiden, Still Remains, and Drop Dead, Gorgeous.[14]
[edit] Members
- Current members
- Kevin Thomas - vocals
- Nick Coleman - drums
- Caleb Pepp - guitar, vocals
- Alida Marroni - keyboards, vocals
- Alan Goffinski - bass
- Former members
- Kerri Mack - Keyboards, vocals (plays on A Better View of the Rising Moon)
[edit] References
- ^ a b Biography, Allmusic.com
- ^ 1997. SPIN, April 27, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Scott Frazier, Album Review, AntiMusic.com. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Album Review. Music Emissions. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Paul Bruens, Album Review. Driven Far Off, April 30, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Megan Rooney, Album Review. Daily Nebraskan, April 20, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Sarah Boger, Album Review. Band Vibe, June 21, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Andrew Luu, Album Review. New University Online, May 14, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Jake Kilroy, Album Review. Daily Titan, April 26, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Matthew Montgomery, Album Review. Music Geek, April 15, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Nathan Blaney, Album Review. TransformOnline, June 1, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Jessie Kelsey, Album Review. The Spectrum (Buffalo, NY), April 16, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Paul Schultz, Album Review. The Trades, May 31, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
- ^ Tour Dates. Blistering.com. Accessed September 27, 2007.
