Are the old 97s a real band?

Are the old 97s a real band?

Old 97’s is an American alternative country band from Dallas, Texas. Formed in 1993, they have since released twelve studio albums, two full extended plays, shared split duty on another, and have one live album. The band’s name is in reference to the Wreck of the Old 97.

Who is the lead singer of old 97s?

Rhett Miller
Old 97’s/Lead singers

Almost six years earlier, Old 97’s singer and principal songwriter Rhett Miller was in the middle of his own storm — a disorienting, drawn-out battle with booze and weed that can be heard all over the album the group was cutting at the time.

Where are old 97s?

Dallas, TX
Old 97’s/Origin

What genre are the old 97s?

Country music
Old 97’s/Genres

Is Rhett Miller sober?

Miller has been sober close to four years, but only began talking about it publicly last year. Despite initially fearing he couldn’t be creative without alcohol, he believes sobriety has made him a better songwriter.

How old is Rhett Miller?

51 years (September 6, 1970)
Rhett Miller/Age

Where did the old 97s get their name?

The band got its start in Dallas in 1986 when Miller opened for bassist/vocalist Murry Hammond’s rock band, Peyote Cowboys — the start of a long friendship and partnership in music. It was Hammond, a train buff, who gave the group its name, inspired by an old railroad standard, “The Wreck of the Old 97.”

Who is Rhett Miller married to?

Erica Iahnm. 2002
Rhett Miller/Spouse

Does Rhett Miller have kids?

Max Miller
Rhett Miller/Children

Who is Rhett Miller’s wife?

Rhett Miller/Wife
Miller now lives in the Hudson Valley area of New York state. In 2002, Miller married former model Erica Iahn a week after he completed production of The Instigator.

What band was Rhett Miller in?

Old 97’sSince 1993
Rhett Miller/Music groups
I’ve known Rhett Miller for more than 20 years—not quite as long as he’s been the frontman for the Old 97’s, but close. And even though Rhett lives in upstate New York now, and his longtime songwriting partner Murry Hammond lives in L.A., the 97’s are still the quintessential Dallas band to me.