764-HERO
| 764-Hero | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Seattle, Washington |
| Genres |
Indie rock Emo |
| Years active | 1995–2002 |
| Labels | Up Records |
| Associated acts |
The Magic Magicians The Can't See Modest Mouse Red Stars Theory Lync Hush Harbor Bell Jar |
| Members | John Atkins Polly Johnson James Bertram Robin Peringer |
764-HERO was an American Indie rock band from Seattle, Washington, signed to Up Records. The band's name, suggested by a friend, is taken from the Washington State Department of Transportation phone number for reporting HOV lane violators [1].
Formed in 1995, the original members of the group were singer/guitarist and Seattle native John Atkins from the Up Records' artists Hush Harbor, and drummer Polly Johnson from Bell Jar. After releasing two vinyl 7" singles, 764-Hero released their debut album Salt Sinks Sugar Floats in 1996, followed by an EP called We're Solids the next year. Known locally for their powerful live performances, the duo quickly garnered a national audience. In early 1998, the band released a collaborative CD/12" single with Modest Mouse called Whenever You See Fit, consisting of a single track the two groups co-composed and performed while touring together. The B-side of the E.P. contained two remixes by DJ Dynomite D and Scientific American.
In 1998, the band was set to perform live on the radio and thought they'd mix it up a bit. They called their old friend James Bertram (from Red Stars Theory, formerly of Lync and Beck) and asked him to play bass. The session went so well they decided to make it permanent. With the new line up in place they recorded their second full-length record, Get Here and Stay. The group's fans felt that this record marked a large step forward for the group.
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