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The Ataris

The story of Ataris may read like a fairytale, but an overnight success they are not. Lead vocalist/guitarist Kris Roe grew up in the drab Midwestern town of Anderson, Indiana as an aspiring songwriter, constantly writing and recording songs in his bedroom. One fateful day Roe attended a Vandals show, handed founding Vandal Joe Escalante (and head of notable punk-rock label Kung Fu Records) a demo tape, and weeks later received a call from Escalante asking him to make a record for Kung Fu, located in Southern California. Unable to resist the offer, Roe moved to Santa Barbara, California and put together a band, which included guitarist Marco Pena (eventually replaced by John Collura, guitar/vocals), bassist Mike Davenport, and drummer Derrick Plourde (ex-Lagwagon, who was later replaced...
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