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Formed: 2002 in Hoffman Estates, IL
Years Active: 00's
Genre: Rock

Biography:
Formerly in rival bands on the Chicago local scene, guitarist Mike Carden and vocalist William Beckett came together in 2002 to mark the beginning of emo-pop outfit the Academy Is... (originally named "the Academy"). Naming influences from U2 to Weezer to Pink Floyd, the duo added bassist Adam Siska (Beckett's classmate from high school), along wit... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2008 Fast Times at Barrington High
2007 Santi
2005 Almost Here
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Group Members: Thomas Conrad Andy Mrotek Michael Guy Chislett Adam Siska Mike Carden More >> Similar Artists: Days Away Early November The Starting Line Acceptance Fall Out Boy More >>

Influenced By: Death Cab for Cutie Weezer U2 Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin More >> Followers: Amber Pacific More >>

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