Normally when you think "Oklahoma," you think Country or Western. But the great state of Oklahoma has produced some good rock bands in it's time, such as The All-American Rejects, Caroline's Spine, Molly's Yes, and today's blog entry, The Nixons.
Formed in Oklahoma City in 1990, the band found it's footing in the 90's Alternative Scene with their 1995 album "Foma" thanks to the popularity of their single "Sister." It climbed to #6 on the Mainstream Rock chart, and #11 on the Modern Rock Chart. Unfortunately, their follow-ups failed to capture the attention of the rock audience. Their self-titled 1997 album barely cracked into the Top 200, and their final release, 2000's "The Latest Thing" sadly, barely made a blip on the radar (even though "First Trip" off of said album was pretty damn good, in this blogger's opinion.)
Lead singer Zac Malloy has had a respectable independent solo career, releasing two solo albums and an EP. He has also done a ton of songwriting and producing, helping out artists like Hanson (yes... THAT Hanson), Daughtry, Bowling for Soup, and he co-wrote Our Lady Peace's latest single "All You Did Was Save My Life."
We'll go back to 1995, with the song you probably heard, but also probably forgot all about. It's the Nixons, with "Sister."
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