American Football (Band)

American football was an American indie rock band from Urbana, Illinois.

Band History

American football emerged from The One Up Downstairs, after the David and Allen Johnson brothers had left the band and the other two band members Mike Kinsella and Steve Lamos but still wanted to make music together. So Steve Holmes has been included in the group, which then of course needed a new name. The Johnsons, however, went to Very Secretary and later to Favorite Saints.

American Football published in 1998 Polyvinyl Records an EP and the following year a long player. The band had some live performances. Her last appearance was in May 1999 at the Fireside Bowl in Chicago. Before their LP came out, the place is still great appreciation, the band had already separated. Steve Lamos and Steve Holmes switched to The Geese, Mike Kinsella initially founded Owls and later pursued his solo project Owen.

Trivia

• According to Mike Kinsella of the band's name was inspired by his girlfriend, who only remarked to an advertising flyer for the Chicago Bears: " Come see American Football, featuring the most overpaid athletes in the world". Since Mike had to think about rock and pop stars who over -paid musicians in the world.

Discography

EP

Album

Compilation posts

• 2001: Never Meant - REDIRECTION (Polyvinyl )