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American Hi-Fi was formed in Boston Mass. in 1998. Stacy Jones who were in many other bands (Letters to cleo, Verica Salt) as a drummer. Stacy had never sang a note nor played guitar so after shows he bought a Mel Bays guitar book and taught himself to play the guitar in the back of the tour bus. After the Verica Salt tour, Stacy formed his own band with three of his friends, Brian Nolan, Jamie Arentzen and Drew Parsons. they were in other bands but they sat around, drink Beer and play Cheap trick covers. In the Summer, Stacy headed to Maui to help record Nina Gordan's debut record with producer Bob Rock. while he was there, he told Bob Rock about his band and slip demos here and there. Mr. Rock was interested and had the band fly to Maui to record an Album. During that time, they played at local Bars in Maui for seven months. During their time, their band was called "BMX Girl" but Bob Rock felt that it "Sucked" and changed it to American Hi-Fi. The Album "American Hi-Fi" hit stores in Febuary 2001 (Labeled by Island Records), The first single "Flavor of the Weak" became a huge hit and the song flooded the radios throughout the summer. the Album was successful and they toured the world. Their Sophomore album "The Art of Losing", ditched the old school rock style and went with producer "Nick Laundry". The album was more of a Punk rock meets College rock days kinda style. Their first single "The Art of Losing" was a Semi-hit but never became a hit like "Flavor of the Weak". The Album was not successful and the band was dropped by Island Records during their European Tour. In the Summer of 2004, American Hi-Fi was label-less and was looking to change up the style of the band. The band headed to LA California to work on their new album with Singer/producer "Butch Walker". The album "Hearts on Parade" was released in Japan that summer and American Hi-Fi Joined Butch Walker to a successful tour called "The Clash of the Heavyweights". The Hi-Fi boys toured for a year and a half. In 2005 AHF were yet signed by Maverick Records and released their "Hearts on Parade" album in the U.S. on April 13th 2005. American Hi-Fi is now back to where they started, Label-less and not having a successful album. However the Album was more successful then "The Art of Losing". On March 2006, American Hi-Fi released "The rescue" as a single and was picked up by Playtone Records for the Movie "Return of Superman", the single was not only on the Soundtrack but the feature single of the movie. The single made the top 100 singles on the Radio for a Season (Spring). The boys are currently taking other roles in side projects, Producing and staying home with the family. It was rumored in the summer that Jason Sutter has left the band permently and is now a member of "Smash Mouth". Stacy Jones and his long-time Girlfriend got married in September of 2006. Jamie and Drew has been spoted playing for a side project band. In the Spring of 2006, The band posted on their Web-site/Message Board that the band will be going back into the Studio in Late Fall and doing some shows in the Summer. AHF has done some shows but we have yet to hear any new stuff nor recordings. The Hi-Fi Guys will be heading back into the Studio in May of 2007 for their Fourth and upcoming album, there is no word on what kind of sound nor when the release date for the first single. Make sure to check out American Hi-Fi's official site for up to date news and be sure to check out the Message Board as well at www.americanhi-fi.com/board To learn more about American HI-Fi, Log on to www.AmericanHi-Fi.com
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