Band Everclear
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When you think of new york city, you might think of the statue of liberty, or maybe the empire state building. When you think of Orlando you think of nothing but sun and ocean, if you're in texas perhaps the Alamo or the Rio Grande comes to mind. But what's so special about the city of Portland, Oregon? Well, in 1992 this is where fate allowed Art Alexakis, Craig Montoya, and Scott Cuthbert to meet up for the very first time. I'm guessing that most of you probably have no clue who these guys are, but you just might after hearing some of their song titles. One hit wonder, santa monica, father of mine, I will buy you a new life, ring any bells yet? Yes, Art, craig, and scott had teamed up to form the amazing musical talent known as Everclear. Today I will discuss the history of the band, problems the band faced as they were trying to make it to the top, and finally a little bit about the band you might currently know today. [walk] Everclear was formed in a way that most classic rock bands are formed these days. One day in 1992 Art decided to put an ad in a local newspaper wanting to put together a band; this is how he met the other 2 members of the trio, craig and scott...