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311 has enjoyed commercial success stemming from its widespread fan base.Live) have been in the top 15 of the Billboard 200.Nineteen of their singles have received significant radio airplay since "Do You Right" in 1993; five of those songs being top 3 hits on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.Chad and Jim began playing all over Omaha in bars and pubs as the "Fish Hippos" while trying to convince Nick to come back from Germany and join the band to open a show for Fugazi.Nick agreed but wanted to change the band's name from the "Fish Hippos".Wills and Watson were caught skinny dipping by police.The two were charged for violating Omaha code 311 (indecent exposure).In 1990, Hexum started his own little record company, called What Have You Records, for the purpose of releasing 311 albums.By 1991, Jim Watson had decided he didn't want to be in 311 anymore.After he left, the remaining members asked their friend Tim Mahoney to take over for Watson.In 1991, 311 released their second independent release, Unity, and was released with far greater numbers.Unity had 1000 CDs and 500 cassettes printed and was distributed through consignment and also sold at shows.The band began to headline shows in local clubs, such as The Ranch Bowl and Sokol Auditorium, and became a local success.SA Martinez, who had been making various appearances with 311 over the past years as a vocalist, had officially been asked to join the band.Within their first few months, 311 was signed to Capricorn Records.Their first major record, Music was released in 1993.Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.The lack of album sales came at a cost, Capricorn pulled their tour support right after the release of the first album, the band responded by financing their own tour.The band was driving around in an old recreational vehicle borrowed from Chad's father and towing a Volkswagen bus which was holding their equipment.The incident is noted in various songs, including "Omaha Stylee".Billboard 200, and tracks from Grassroots began popping up on college charts nation wide.It was during this time that 311's loyal fan base began to take form.Germain , the album was recorded live in contrast to their previous two albums in which all instruments were recorded separately.The band made their Network Television debut on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on August 23.These singles propelled the album to platinum status in 1996.They also appeared on David Letterman playing "Down".Billboard 200, their highest position on that chart.While featuring popular tracks like "Beautiful Disaster", "Transistor ", and "Prisoner," the album also dealt with more weighty subject matter such as world affairs ("Borders"), spirituality ("Inner Light Spectrum"), and mysticism ("The Continuous Life").Although not garnering as much fame as some of 311's previous output, the album quickly went platinum.In 1999, 311 released their fifth major album, Soundsystem."Come Original" was the album's first single and had success on radio and MTV.The second single, "Flowing," had American Pie's Eddie Kaye Thomas featured in the music video.Every other year the band and thousands of their most loyal fans gather to New Orleans and celebrate with an extended concert put on by 311.The sets get longer every year, in 2000 they played 47 songs and in 2002 59 songs were played.In 2004 311 played 68 songs in 5 hours, and later that year a DVD was released of 311 Day 2004, containing 64 of the 68 songs.South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee.The band played 65 songs, the setlist was cut short from 69, because of a strict curfew of midnight.The band recorded the entire show in high definition.New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.North Hollywood, California called The Hive.The band has recorded every album at The Hive since 2000, beginning with the sessions for From Chaos, 311's sixth major record release.Its first single, "You Wouldn't Believe" featured basketball star Shaquille O'Neal in the video and had a solid run of success on MTV.Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.Hot 100, their first single to reach that chart.Billboard 200 and was certified gold.The album also featured two new songs."How Do You Feel" and "First Straw".On August 16, 2005, 311 released their eighth studio album, titled Don't Tread on Me.On July 20, 2006, 311 kicked off their Summer Unity Tour, featuring opening bands Pepper and the legendary Wailers.It would go on to be one of the biggest 311 tours to date, with the band performing 37 shows across 27 states.Every show drew thousands of people, including their biggest show to date, drawing over 18,500 people in Atlanta, plus shows in New Jersey (17,210), Boston (15,276), Washington DC (13,812), Omaha (13,467), Kansas City (11,156), and Colorado (10,000).Though Don't Tread on Me or Evolver haven't sold as well as their previous efforts, the band continued to prove that they are a live phenomenon.After completion of the tour, 311 announced they would be taking a break, their first official one in over eight years.In January 2007, 311 stepped back into their Hive Studios with Nick's younger brother Zack Hexum.Maytals song "Reggae Got Soul" for the soundtrack from the film Surf's Up, which was released on June 5, 2007 and was leaked onto the internet in late May.In a recent interview on MTV.Hexum confirmed that the band is working on new material for the next album, expected in 2008.Several opening acts featured throughout the tour.Reggae artist Matisyahu was part of most of the trek, with bands Shootyz Groove, The Rivalry, Particle, The English Beat, The Dirty Heads.The band stated that the album would explore more jamming sessions that are captured in their live shows.On November 6th 2007, 311 announced they would be returning to the city of New Orleans for 311 Day 2008.The name actually came from a skinny dipping incident when Jim Watson, the band's former guitarist, was charged with indecent exposure by the Omaha Police Department and was escorted home handcuffed and naked.The police code which appeared on the citation was "311".Nick Hexum has said:
After the humor of the name wore off, we still kept it because we liked that it was just abstract and that it did not define us in any way.The name did not describe our sound or our politics, it just let the music speak for itself.Not happy being human, no wish to get along.It makes them feel special; it makes them feel strong.Now I've got a clique but it's more like a family.Whether we're comin' in whack or what.It's a waste to be a hater.After thinking about the title and how it wasn't true to the positive nature of 311, he revised it and ended up with "Electricity", the sixth track on the album.These last lines can be seen as a reference to the early 311 song "Unity".Some of 311's tours in 2000 and 2001 featured booths with The Museum of Tolerance in an effort to spread tolerance and disprove racist rumors.Also, 311 are heavily influenced by (and perform) music with African American and Jamaican roots, such as hip hop music, reggae, ska, and funk.Guest keyboards on the version of "Fuck the Bullshit" on Dammit!.On Enlarged to Show Detail 2, Shaq made an appearance with 311 at the 2001 KROQ Weenie Roast, preforming his song entitled "Psycho".This page was last modified 19:33, 23 January 2008.Whether you're a resident, business owner, or a visitor, all the resources of New York City are just a phone call away...Help agencies improve service delivery by allowing them to focus on their core missions and manage their workload efficiently.Provide insight into ways to improve City government through accurate, consistent measurement and analysis of service delivery Citywide.All calls to 311 are answered by a live operator, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Information can be updated in real time, and 311 works closely with other City agencies to maintain the most current information.The 311 call center can quickly scale to meet City demands in an emergency situation.All five members of 311 grew up in the 1970's in Omaha, Nebraska.Los Angeles in pursuit of a music career.These were very lean times for the band.RV caught on fire and exploded on the shoulder of the highway.Music Video Sales Chart and is now a Platinum video.On July 22, 2003, 311 released their 7th studio album "Evolver" which included the singles, "Creatures (For A While)" and "Beyond the Gray Sky."The band recorded and mixed the album at their own studio, The Hive in North Hollywood, CA.The video for "Creatures (For A While)" was directed by the Malloy Brothers, who also directed 311's video for "Amber".To support the album, 311 embarked on a massive US tour with opening acts such as The Roots, O.In 2004, 311 was asked by Adam Sandler to contribute an 80's cover song to his movie "Fifty First Dates."Billboard Modern Rock Radio Chart!The band played 68 songs including all their classic hits plus rarities and covers (Led Zeppelin's "D'yer Maker", The Clash's "White Man in Hammersmith Palais", The Cure's "Love Song").Day Live in New Orleans."Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, marking the fourth time that a 311 album has reached the Top 10!Saint also produced the "311", "From Chaos" and "Evolver" albums.To share this media with a friend, you must have AIM installed.What: Her energy infused Sessions performance.Highlights: A smokin version of her hit single Tambourine and a killer verse from Party Like a Rockstar.
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