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 previously played in the Chicago bands Constance, Funeral Etiquette, and October Fall.[1] The name 1997 has been discussed widely, but via the band's Myspace blog, they have rejected all claims of the name's origination. They began practicing together in October 2005, and after strong local performances signed with Victory Records in 2006. Victory issued their debut, entitled 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] Their second album, sophomore title "On the Run," was released on May 27th, 2008, again on Victory records. They are also playing several dates on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour on Skate Ramp Stage and the Kevin Says Stage.

[edit] Members

Current members
  • Kevin Thomas - vocals
  • Nick Coleman - drums
  • Caleb Pepp - guitar, vocals
  • Alida Marroni - keyboards, vocals
  • Alan Goffinski - bass
  • Cody Josephson - harmonica, guitar (Plays on "On The Run")
Former members
  • Kerri Mack - Keyboards, vocals (plays on A Better View of the Rising Moon)

[edit] Discography

  • A Better View of the Rising Moon (2007)
  • On The Run (2008)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Biography, Allmusic.com
  2. ^ 1997. SPIN, April 27, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  3. ^ Scott Frazier, Album Review, AntiMusic.com. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  4. ^ Album Review. Music Emissions. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  5. ^ Paul Bruens, Album Review. Driven Far Off, April 30, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  6. ^ Megan Rooney, Album Review. Daily Nebraskan, April 20, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  7. ^ Sarah Boger, Album Review. Band Vibe, June 21, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  8. ^ Andrew Luu, Album Review. New University Online, May 14, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  9. ^ Jake Kilroy, Album Review. Daily Titan, April 26, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  10. ^ Matthew Montgomery, Album Review. Music Geek, April 15, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  11. ^ Nathan Blaney, Album Review. TransformOnline, June 1, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  12. ^ Jessie Kelsey, Album Review. The Spectrum (Buffalo, NY), April 16, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  13. ^ Paul Schultz, Album Review. The Trades, May 31, 2007. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  14. ^ Tour Dates. Blistering.com. Accessed September 27, 2007.

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