Top 10 Secrets About The Ataris

The Ataris are a four-piece American rock band that formed in 1996. The group is renowned for its melodic pop punk sound and the heartfelt lyrics of their frontman and songwriter, Kris Roe. The band’s music has been featured in numerous movies and television shows, including The OC and The Simpsons Movie. Here are 10 secrets about The Ataris you may not know:

1. The Ataris was originally named “Smegma Happy Boys” but changed to The Ataris after receiving negative responses from label execs when they sent out demo tapes under that name.

2. Before forming The Ataris, Kris Roe played guitar for San Diego punk bands like Jughead’s Revenge and ISM while attending Mission Bay High School.

3. The Ataris’ most successful single to date is “Boys of Summer”, a cover version of Don Henley’s classic song from The Eagles. The cover peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2003 and was featured in The Simsons Movie soundtrack.

4. The Ataris released their first album, Anywhere But Here, on Kung Fu Records in 1999 to critical acclaim. The album reached No. 1 on CMJ Radio Charts and the single “San Dimas High School Football Rules” became an unexpected regional hit.

5. The Ataris’ fourth album, So Long, Astoria, was released in 2003 to global success. The single “In This Diary” charted at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the song “The Saddest Song” was featured in The OC episode “The Telenovela”. The album went Gold in sales and remains one of The Ataris’ most popular releases.

6. The Ataris have been covered by a number of high-profile acts including Fall Out Boy who have performed covers of their songs “Your Boyfriend Sucks” and “Eight Of Nine” live onstage.

7. The band has toured extensively over the years, playing shows in North America, Japan, Australia and the UK.

8. The Ataris have released a total of seven studio albums since their formation in 1996. The most recent, The Graveyard of The Atlantic, was released in 2018 on Splinter Records.

9. The band has collaborated with artists like Alkaline Trio, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and The Bouncing Souls over the years.

10. The Ataris’ frontman Kris Roe is currently working on an acoustic solo album set for release in 2021 which will feature re-recordings of some of his older songs as well as previously unreleased material.

These are just a few secrets about The Ataris that fans may not know, but there are many more interesting facts and stories surrounding the band. The Ataris are still releasing music and touring today, so be sure to keep up with them if you’re a fan!