The Rave Ups

The Rave-Ups Were Originally Founded At Carnegie-Mellon University In 1980 By Lead Singer Jimmer Podrasky. The Band Relocated To Los Angeles California But Broke Up Less Than A Year After Its Formation. A Second Incarnation Of The Band Followed After Podrasky Met Drummer Tim Jimenez And They Released A Six Song EP Entitled Class Tramp On Fun Stuff Records In 1984. The EP Sold All 3 000 Copies Produced And Terry Wilson Guitar And Tommy Blatnik Bass Guitar Joined The Band On A Permanent Basis. In 1985 The Band Released Their First Album Town And Country Which Sold 40 000 Copies. Molly Ringwald Became A Big Fan And Invited The Band To Audition For An Appearance In The Movie Pretty In Pink Which They Won. "Respectfully King Of Rain" Was A Modest Alternative Rock Hit Peaking At #12 On The Modern Rock Tracks Chart. In 1987 The Band Signed To Epic Records And Released Their Major Label Debut The Book Of Your Regrets To High Critical Expectations. However The Album Failed To Sell Many Copies And The Band Broke Up After Releasing Their 1990 Album Chance To Similar Commercial Reception. The Band's Final Appearance Was On An Episode Of Beverly Hills 90210 "Spring Dance" . Podrasky Formed The Band Lovin' Miserys With Concrete Blonde Drummer Harry Rushakoff But Was Unable To Sign With A Music Label. In 2000 The Band Reformed Recording A CD Entitled The Salmon In The Woods. However The Album Is Yet To Be Released On Account Of The Band Not Being Able To Find A Label To Sign With. Http //en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/The_Rave-Ups read less