Download Old 97's MP3 Songs

An alternative country band with songs dripping with rock-n-roll, Old 97s hailed from Dallas, Texas. Their influences included classic country, bar-band rock, the raw sound of early punk, and -- especially on their later records -- the tight songcraft of power pop. The band was formed in 1993 by singer/guitarist Rhett Miller and bassist Murry Hammond. Later, these two were joined by lead guitarist Ken Bethea and recorded their initial demo tape at Austin's famed Cedar Creek studio. Drummer Philip Peeples also came onboard, and in 1994, Old 97's issued their debut a Continued...

lbum, Hitchhike to Rhome, on the indie label Big Iron. This album songs garnered critical acclaim and good sales leading to progressively larger labels and mass popularity with country audiences. You can hear all of this eclectic country outfit’s songs right here, buy downloading their mp3s.