The 88

This article is about the band. For the building, see The 88 (San Jose). For the album, see The 88 (album). For other topics, see 88 (disambiguation).
The 88
The 88 live in concert, 2009
The 88 live in concert, 2009
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresPower pop[1]
Years active2002 (2002)–2016 (2016)
LabelsIsland Records, 88 Records
Members
Past members
  • Carlos Torres
  • Mark Vasapolli
  • Brandon Jay
WebsiteThe88.net

The 88 was an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. The group consisted of Keith Slettedahl (vocals and guitar), Adam Merrin (keyboards and vocals), Anthony Zimmitti (drums and percussion), and Todd O'Keefe (bass and vocals). Meeting in high school in Calabasas, California, Adam Merrin and Keith Slettedahl formed the band in 2002. The band's popularity grew from high-profile song placements in video games, films, commercials, and popular TV shows.[2][3]

From 2010 to 2012, the band toured and recorded with the Kinks leader Ray Davies, serving as his opening act and backing Davies for his set. The band performed with Davies at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2011.[4][5]

They have also performed with Elliott Smith, The Smashing Pumpkins, The B-52's, Elvis Costello, Black Francis, The Zombies, and The Flaming Lips.[6][7]

Their track "At Least It Was Here" is the opening theme song to the television series Community. In 2012, the band co-scored the film Friends with Kids.

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  2. ^ "Top Sellers Interview: The 88". DIY Musician. CDbaby. 26 February 2010.
  3. ^ Edmonston, Tyler (22 July 2013). "ASCAP New Members: The 88". ASCAP.
  4. ^ Owen, Arrissia (12 February 2010). "The 88 front man Keith Slettedahl on Backing Ray Davies". OC Weekly.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Griffin, Matt (16 May 2012). "Ray Davies to return to the Hall". Life at the Hall. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015.
  6. ^ Biter, Heath (8 December 2009). "Winston Calling – Tonight at the Echo". laist. Archived from the original on 6 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Homegrown: The 88 – GRAMMY Museum". GRAMMY Museum. Archived from the original on 2019-02-16. Retrieved 2015-12-28.