Old 97's | |
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 Old 97's performing at the Levitt Pavilion in central Arlington, Texas in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | ATO Records, Big Iron, Idol, Bloodshot, Elektra, New West |
| Members | Rhett Miller Murry Hammond Ken Bethea Philip Peeples |
| Website | Old97s.com |
Old 97's is an American rock band from Dallas, Texas. Formed in 1992,[6] they have released thirteen studio albums, two full extended plays, shared split duty on another, and they have one live album. Their most recent release is titled American Primitive.
Old 97's were pioneers of the alt-country movement during the mid-to-late 1990s, then they developed more of a power pop style in the 2000s.[4] Lead vocalist and primary songwriter Rhett Miller has described the band's style as "loud folk".[7] The band's name is in reference to the Wreck of the Old 97.[8]
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- ^ a b Keyes, J. Edward (27 August 2012). "Outside Lands 2011: The 25 Acts You Need to See". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
...gradually transformed from pioneers of alt-country to one of the sleekest and winningest power pop bands around.
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