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Band Timeline
Formation of The Ataris
Debut Album and Lineup Changes
Release of EP "Look Forward to Failure" and Growing Popularity
Breakthrough with "Blue Skies, Broken Hearts...Next 12 Exits"
Participation in Vans Warped Tour and New Album "End Is Forever"
Release of "So Long, Astoria" and Commercial Success
Release of Fifth Studio Album
Albums
Story of The Ataris
The Ataris, a punk rock band hailing from Anderson, Indiana, exploded onto the scene in 1996. Their distinctive sound, forged in Kris Roes bedroom using a four-track and drum machine, landed them a record deal with Kung Fu Records—a stroke of luck facilitated by a demo tape making its way to Joe Escalante of The Vandals. Between 1997 and 2007, they released five studio albums, achieving mainstream success with their 2003 gold-certified album, *So Long, Astoria*. This album
s standout track, a high-charting cover of Don Henleys "The Boys of Summer," catapulted them to a wider audience. While the band
s lineup fluctuated, the sole constant throughout their history was the singer, songwriter, and guitarist Kris Roe. Their humble beginnings, from bedroom demos to a Kung Fu Records deal, is a classic underdog story in the punk rock pantheon.
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