Several of 1997's members had previously played in Chicago bands Constance, Funeral Etiquette, and October Fall.[1] The name 1997 has been discussed widely, but via the band's Myspace blog, they have rejected all claims of the name's origination. They began practicing together in October 2005, and after strong local performances signed with Victory Records in 2006. Victory issued their debut, entitled A Better View of the Rising Moon, in April 2007, as the group toured the US with The Audition and The Graduate. Keyboardist/vocalist Kerri Mack left the group in April 2007 after recording the album, and was replaced with current keyboardist/vocalist Alida Marroni.
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1997
A Better View of the Rising Moon (2007)
Victory
Videos: 1997: "A Fearless Heart" 1997 have posted the video for "A Fearless Heart."
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Tours: Death In The Park (ex-Hot Rod Circuit) Death In The Park, Andy Jackson and Joe Ballaro from Hot Rod Circuit's new band, has announced a new set of tour dates with Victory Records' 1997 (the band, not the year) and Galaxy Down. The band will be releasing an yet to… January 08, 2009
Tours: 1997 / Death In The Park / Galaxy Down 1997, Death in the Park (ex-Hot Rod Circuit and Galaxy Down will be touring together in February 2009.
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Several of 1997's members had previously played in Chicago bands Constance, Funeral Etiquette, and October Fall.[1] The name 1997 has been discussed widely, but via the band's Myspace blog, they have rejected all claims of the name's origination. They began practicing together in October 2005, and after strong local performances signed with Victory Records in 2006. Victory issued their debut, entitled A Better View of the Rising Moon, in April 2007, as the group toured the US with The Audition and The Graduate. Keyboardist/vocalist Kerri Mack left the group in April 2007 after recording the album, and was replaced with current keyboardist/vocalist Alida Marroni.