764-HERO

764-HERO
OriginSeattle, Washington
GenresIndie rock, emo
Years active1995–2002, 2012, 2016
LabelsSuicide Squeeze, Up, Tiger Style
Members
  • John Atkins
  • Polly Johnson
  • James Bertram
  • Robin Peringer
  • Ken Jarvey

764-HERO was an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. They were active from 1995 to 2002 and briefly reunited in 2012 and 2016. The group released three albums on Up Records, a fourth on Tiger Style Records, and several other releases, including a collaborative single with their frequent touring partners Modest Mouse.[1]

The band initially comprised singer and guitarist John Atkins and drummer Polly Johnson. The lineup was expanded with the addition of bassist James Bertram in 1998, followed by his replacement Robin Peringer in 2000. The band's music was frequently likened to that of other groups from the Pacific Northwest,[2][3] and described as the "perfect soundtrack" for the region.[4]

  1. ^ Eddie Cepeda (November 22, 2017). "Modest Mouse's Lonesome Crowded West Bridged Indie Rock and Emo". Noisey. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  2. ^ Ari Wiznitzer. "Salt Sinks & Sugar Floats". AllMusic. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  3. ^ Antonio Girafez. "loud paper . 764-Hero Nobody Knows This Is Everywhere". loud paper. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  4. ^ Ryan Kearney (July 18, 2000). "764-HERO: Weekends of Sound". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 13, 2018.