Artist description A lot of people are curious about what the name 40% means. Well, the explanation is a little poetic and sincere, so just bear with it and you'll understand. It's the idea that we shouldn't sit around and waste our lives worrying about all the little things. The forty percent of life that weighs us down. The job, the traffic, the bills to pay, the failed relationships, the ex-boyfriend, the ex-girlfriend. Don't let it hold you back. Don't let your better days fade away. Celebrate all the things in life that keep you going...the things that lift you up. For us, that "thing" is music. Always has been and always will be. Sure, it sounds a little corny, but if you can't relate to that, then you won't like our music anyways. 40% was officially born on May 24th, 2000 in Deep Ellum at it's first gig. The music is familiar, blending inflences of Third Eye Blind, Incubus, U2, and even "underground" acts like Shiner and Far. Their lineup features Coach (vocals), Joey Otto (guitars), Mauricio Martinez (drums), and Chad Monroe (bass). The music is unashamed and sometimes a little uncool. But in a time when derivitive rap-rock and super polished pop rule, uncool can be an important thing. The basic rock band is a breath of fresh air. Good songs, true sentiments...these things still matter...always have and always will. Earnest isn't the right word, but it's the first one that comes to mind. With all these grand ideas, and a love for music, who knows where 40% will end up? And maybe knowing isn't the point.

Music Style Alternative Pop/Rock

Musical Influences Third Eye Blind, Matchbox Twenty, Incubus, Far, Shiner, Goo Goo Dolls, U2, Deftones, The Cure, Alien Ant Farm, etc,

Similar Artists Matchbox 20 meets Shiner with some U2 thrown in.

Group Members Coach - vocals...Joey - guitars...Mauricio - drums...Chad - bass

Albums Portland (coming eventually)

Location Dallas, TX - USA

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