Artist description The Wasted Years is three high school guys doing what high school guys do: playing music and meeting girls.

Music Style A fun mix of punk and rock. Punk rock if you will.

Musical Influences Self Service, MxPx, No Use For A Name, Sublime, AFI, Relient K, My Hotel Year, The Ataris, Sugarcult, AC/DC

Similar Artists Self Service, MxPx, No Use For A Name, Sublime, AFI, Relient K, My Hotel Year, The Ataris, Sugarcult, AC/DC

Artist History The Wasted Years formed in May of 2001 as high school freshmen under the name of Self Service. They spent that first summer writing music and enjoying the process of becoming bandmates. Starting in the fall of 2001, Self Service began playing shows in and around the north side of Indianapolis. After gaining a local following and playing an increasing number of shows, the next logical step for the band was to record an album. During the summer of 2002, Self Service recorded their first CD, "Do It Yourself Or Not All." Released on October 4, 2002, it immediately became a hot commodity at their shows. To support the album, Self Service began playing with bands such as Haste The Day, The Bowels of Judas, My Hotel Year, Jeremiah's Grotto, and local rockers Jim Fix. Right now, they are in the process of recording more tracks to be used for an upcoming second album. In January of 2003, Self Service met with some unhappy times. It seems that a band in Denver, Colorado was threatening to sue the sixteen-and-seventeen-year-olds because that band also went by the name Self Service. So, to avoid legal troubles, Self Service offically has changed their name to The Wasted Years. They are still the same great guys, making the same great music, just under a new name. For more additional info, band bios, lyrics, and up-to-date news, surf on over to www.thewastedyears.com.

Group Members Bradley Barmore- Bass, Vocals Elliot Meacham- Guitar, Vocals James Lyter- Drums

Instruments Yes

Albums Do It Yourself Or Not At All- 10/4/02, The Killer EP- 5/31/03

Additional Info http://www.thewastedyears.com

Location Carmel, Indiana - USA

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