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Members:
P-Nut

Formed: 1990

iSound Site: www.isound.com/311

Biography

Sounds Like

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The Bloodhound Gang
Smash Mouth
Sugar Ray
The Urge
New Kingdom
Orange 9mm
Sublime
Stuck Mojo
Weapon of Choice
2 Skinnee J's
Bootsauce
Rancid
Lostprophets
Shifty
Rage Against the Machine
Bajawalla
REHAB
EVERGREEN(CALI)
Red Light Runners
Genres:
Alternative Rock
Rap-Metal

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Featured Album

	Don't Tread On Me Released: 2005

Albums
Click on one of the albums below for more info.
	Don't Tread On Me Released: 2005
	Greatest Hits '93-'03 Released: 2004
	Evolver Released: 2003
	311 Released: 2001
	From Chaos Released: 2001
	Soundsystem Released: 1999
	Live Released: 1998
	Prisoner Released: 1998
	Transistor Released: 1997
	Transistor Released: 1997
	Transistor Released: 1997
	311 Released: 1995
	Grassroots Released: 1994
	Music Released: 1993
	Freak Out Released: 1992

Biography

311 hails from the midwest city of Omaha, Nebraska, which they make references to in a few of their songs, notably "Omaha Stylee," "F*** the Bull****," and "Random." They formed in the early 90's and are comprised of Nick Hexum on lead vocals and guitar, Doug "SA" Martinez on vocals, P-Nut on bass, Tim Mahoney on lead guitar and Chad Sexton on drums. Their name comes from the police code in Omaha for indecent exposure, stemming from an incident when a member of Hexum's former band was caught skinny-dipping.

The band released three albums on their own before getting a record deal with Capricorn Records. Their subsiquent album entitled "Music" in 1993 took a few songs from the earlier recordings. During touring for "Music," the band's bus burst into flames. Luckily for us all, no one was hurt, but all of their possessions and equipment was destroyed and had to play the next show in Kansas City with borrowed gear. The band sings about this tragedy in their song "Omaha Stylee," released on "Grassroots" in 1994. In 1995 311 released their self-titled album, also known as the blue album. It did not get popular until after the release of the hit song "Down" in 1996. Another notable hit was "All Mixed up." After a long tour, they released the double album "Transistor." It was the bands most unique record to date. It involved more guitar effects and did not feature as much of the rap/rock that popularized the band a year earlier. It showcased Hexum and Martinez' singing voice. Through the years, 311 had devoloped a great live show and tried to capture that effect with the release of a live album in 1998. They then released "Soundsystem" in 1999, which sounded more like the self-titled album; and "From Chaos" in 2001. 2003 brought a new sound and feel to 311 as they released "Evolver," a take on The Beatles album title of "Revolver." Some old-school 311 fans might be turned off by this ablum, although the music is similar to the old stuff, but takes it to a new place that holds a distinction. In 2004 they hit the charts with the cover of The Cure song "Love Song" for the movie "50 First Dates." They give the old song a new feel with mellow raggae.

Through the years, 311 has brought music to the table that doesn't conform to the sound on the radio, playing what they like to play, instead of searching for a radio hit. They remain a band that is completely it's own by combining rock, rap, dance hall, funk and punk in one package. Listen to "Omaha Stylee," and you will understand everything that 311 is about. If you are looking for a broad range of music besides popular radio, I suggest you look into "Music" and "Grassroots." They are two of their better albums, although rather raw, but hold great music that shows 311's talent at their instruments. If you want to get more of a feel from 311, just go to a concert in your hometown, you won't regret it, and the high energy vibe that they put off is infectious. The message of most of their songs are just to have fun and be happy, don't sweat the small stuff and be yourself. "The deapest dream we have could be tomorrow's song."

Bio written by: Rubadubstyle311

Artist Forum


Discussion Topic	Creator
loved 'love song' i think the cure would be happy how 311's version of love song came out...and it went perfect with 50 first dates!!tear tear sniff...	sickened_punk

Replys	Listener
I LOVE "The Love Song" and like you said, it fit perfectly with "50 First Dates". I almost cried when I watched the movie and I'm not the type of person that cries in movies	chata
aww...yea it was such a sad ass movie...esp. when she is gonna erase him from her journal..i was all like" no!!!!!!!!!!!"	sickened_punk
But the most beautiful part is the ending when he's willing to do ANYTHING for her. Doing tapes for her and just staying by her side no matter what. I loved it.	chata
yea!!! thats sooo cute when she wakes up to find out she has a daughter..aww..tear that was a great ending..but i still thought it was gonna end differently..	sickened_punk
I thought he was going to leave her for sure. I was going to cry there because he loved her and was going to leave her? Not cool. But it ended happily	chata
yea!!! i was like....uhhh...like with my mouth open :o ..just waiting..it was sum crazy crud..hahaha	sickened_punk
hahah.. the movie was alright... but that songs is sooo sweet!! itz really good and i LOVE the guitar work!!!	Rock_Babe260
yeah they did a good cover for it, and the guitar is really smooth	BLASTT
yeah they did a good cover for it, and the guitar is really smooth	BLASTT
yeah they did a good cover for it, and the guitar is really smooth	BLASTT
i like the movie and the songsong mostly they fitted together and everything! i wrote the lyrics down adn emailed them to a friend and he was happy and he wrote back i love you! thats just great! during the movie when he was leaving her i was like noooo.....you dipshit........noooooo!	benjisbiatch09
wow no one cares...	BLASTT
sure someone does! i was acting weird that day so sorry!	benjisbiatch09
311 is a lot better than 112	jeremy5551212
what the fuck is 112? oh well!	benjisbiatch09
Yeah, I agree. But it sucks how they didn't work Love Song into one of the more dramatic scenes.	St_Michael
yea...it would've been alittle better...but they wouldn't have really played the whole song.	benjisbiatch09
I heard 311's "Amber" at one point in the movie, I think it was when Adam Sandler first saw Drew at that Hawaiian restaurant.	St_Michael
i don't know that song....so i wouldn't really know.	benjisbiatch09
You should know it. It's that one that goes....."ohhhh, amber is the color of your energy, ohhh" Of course there's more to it than that, I just can't remember the lyrics.	St_Michael
ok...i don't really remember.	benjisbiatch09
Fine, that's cool. So, do they have any other new songs off their greatest hits album, other than the great First Straw? That song is pretty good though.	St_Michael
umm....all mixed up	benjisbiatch09
Actually, All Mixed Up is from the 90's. It's not new.	St_Michael
yeah..well think i was born 1991...i dunno these things.	benjisbiatch09
311 is the best	jeremy5551212
i like adam sandler	krazy_killin_matafaku