AM Radio (band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative |
| Years active | 2001 - Current |
| Labels | PPBaba Music |
| Associated acts |
Ridel High Peel |
| Website | Official Site |
| Members |
Kevin Ridel Jason Moore Justin Fisher Frank Reina |
| Past members | Guy Harrington Adam Hurlbut Joe Higgins Rowan Robertson Bryce Soderberg Francesca Po Dan Flutur Juan Ramirez |
AM Radio is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California.
AM Radio, formed in Los Angeles in late 2001 and were formed by former Ridel High songwriter Kevin Ridel after his previous band Peel ended, he brought drummer Joe Higgins with him. The band released one album with major label Elektra Records and were once managed by Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo
After forming in 2001 the band quickly recorded and released a self-titled album on Kevin Ridels own label titled "AM Radio" featuring 10 tracks. The band were helped forming by Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo, Rivers also managed the band for a short time until 2003.
In 2002, Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo and invited AM Radio to open for Weezer's big summer tours Dusty West Tour, Japan World Cup Tour, and the Enlightenment Tour. After building serious road credibility with Weezer, Third Eye Blind, Eve 6 and The Psychedelic Furs, AM Radio was signed by Elektra Records and released their 2nd album Radioactive.
The release of Radioactive was supported by singles "Taken for a Ride" and "I Just Wanna Be Loved." "I Just Wanna Be Loved" was featured on Smallville, a hit TV series on The WB and released on the show's soundtrack. Also in 2003, "Taken for a Ride" was featured on the videogame soundtrack for EA Sports’ John Madden Football 2003. The band received more support from The WB when "Taken for a Ride" was featured on an episode of One Tree Hill. The song also appeared on a television trailer for the FOX feature film The Girl Next Door that same year.
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