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Origin | Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
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Website | nerfherder |
Nerf Herder is an American rock band from Santa Barbara, California,[1] formed in 1994[2] by Parry Gripp (vocals, guitar), Charlie Dennis (bass) and Steve Sherlock (drums). They describe themselves as a "geek rock" band, and are known for simple modern punk-style songs with frequently humorous,[1] juvenile, and pop-culture-referencing lyrics.[3]
The band's name is a reference to a line of dialogue between Princess Leia and Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.[4]
Their 1997 single "Van Halen", a tribute to the band of the same name,[1][5] received significant radio airplay and led to their first major record deal with Arista Records.[6][7] They also composed and performed the theme music to the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.[2][5]