THE ISSUES
Three guys who sound like ten, for the enjoyment of Millions!Based out of Atlanta Georgia, the ISSUES are a three-piece, all American hard pop/rock band who’s influences include Green Day, Butch Walker, Iggy Pop, Lit & MXPX. Founded in 2001, the band has earned a well-known reputation for it’s bombastic live performances and well-received song writing abilities - the result of hundreds of shows and an unadulterated rock & roll agenda.
The ISSUES line-up features Wango on vocals & bass, Billy (Dolla Bill) McNeil on guitars, John (Bonjohnham) Peterson on drums.The ISSUES recently signed on with Noteborn Music in Ann Arbor, MI and Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, TN to license their music for upcoming TV and film projects.
To date, the ISSUES have garnered both professional and critical recognition. ISSUES members’ notable accomplishments include: self-generated airplay in numerous markets, rotation On XM Satellite Radio, XM Satellite Radio - XM57 Top 10 most requested 5 months running (Feature Band) Top 500 in Billboard Magazine’s Annual Song Writing Contest, featured on numerous compilation CD’s and music Samplers, FATBIRD Magazine's 2005 Top 100 Bands In Atlanta, featured artist on EA Games NHL Hockey 2005, songs featured on MTV's Fraternity Life & Sorority Life & music on the Fresh Fish 3 surf video.The ISSUES worked with producer John Briglevich (Sevindust, Bowling for Soup, Outcast, Edwin McCain & Third Day) at his Sonica Studios in Atlanta, GA., on their newly released "Alien Tattooed Lover" EP. The band will tour throughout the year in support of the release. We highly recommend you check out a live show when you get the chance. Thanks for stopping by. Check back often for tour & band news updates.