SR-71 (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = SR-71


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Origin = Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Genre = Alternative rock Pop punk
Years_active = 1998– 2007 (on hiatus)
Label = Sony BMG RCA
URL = [http://www.sr-71.net/ Official website]
Current_members = Mitch Allan
Pat DeMent
Mike Ruocco
John Allen
Past_members = Dan Garvin
Mark Beauchemin
Jeff Reid
Associated_acts = Bowling for Soup

SR-71 was an American Alternative rock band that was formed in Baltimore, Maryland. They are best known for their 2000 single "Right Now", their 2002 single "Tomorrow", and are credited as the authors of Bowling for Soup's 2004 hit "1985". The name of the band came from SR-71 Blackbird, a retired supersonic surveillance aircraft of the United States Air Force. The band was originally known as Honor Among Thieves, and as would be the case with SR-71, singer/songwriter/guitarist Mitch Allan would be the only constant member.

As of 2007, the band is currently on an indefinite hiatus after releasing their third studio album "Here We Go Again" in 2004. The band's next release is going to be released as lead singer and guitarist Mitch Allan's solo project, while SR-71's band members could appear as performers on his record.

Personnel

* Mitch Allan - lead vocals, guitar (1998-present)
* Pat DeMent - guitar, vocals (2003-present)
* Mike Ruocco - bass, vocals (2003-present)
* John Allen - drums, vocals (2002-present)

Former members

* Dan Garvin - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1998-2000)
* Mark Beauchemin - guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1998-2003)
* Jeff Reid - bass, keyboards, backing vocals (1998-2003) (died June 11, 2004) [ [http://www.deadpunkstars.com/browse/96/jeff_reid.html Dead Punk Stars † Jeff Reid † Jun. 11, 2004 ] ]

Mitch Allan is the only band member to appear on all three released albums. The original drummer Dan Garvin appeared on the first album only, before leaving to join the band Nine Days for a short time. He was replaced by John Allen. The original lead guitarist and bassist were Mark Beauchemin and Jeff Reid respectively. They were on the first two albums, but both left after the promotional tour for the second album "Tomorrow". Jeff Reid left for medical reasons (lung cancer) and succumbed after a long fight. As of 2007, Beauchemin was working as the guitarist for Vanessa Carlton. After the departure of Beauchemin and Reid, Pat DeMent joined as guitarist and Mike Ruocco as bassist.

Discography

tudio albums

Compilation appearances

*"Cool Traxx! 2" (2000) - "Last Man On The Moon"
*"Listen To What The Man Said" (2001) - "My Brave Face"
*""Loser" Soundtrack" (2000) - "Right Now"
*""Splashdown" Soundtrack" (2001) - "Right Now"
*"Crossing All Over Vol. 13" (2001) - "Right Now"
*""The New Guy" Soundtrack" (2002) - "Let It Whip"

Trivia

* "Right Now" has appeared in trailers for the films "Dude, Where's My Car?" and "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle".
* The tune from "Right Now" was adapted for use as the theme song for "The Schnitt Show", a Tampa-based conservative talk radio program hosted by Todd Schnitt.

References

External links

* [http://www.sr-71.net/ SR-71 Official site]

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