Singer/Songwriter Kenny Fleetwood and bassist Alex Parker moved from small-town Riverton, WY (population 10,000) to Missoula, MT in the summer of 2007 with an unmastered full length album, very little cash, and a dream. Shortly upon arriving the two teamed up with guitarist Dennis Webber and drummer Kevin Froines, both formerly of Simple as it Seems and Four Reasons Why (two long-time favorite local acts that had since parted ways). After completing the lineup and arranging what has come to be known as an almost manic live show, the band set out to take the Montana music scene by storm.
With the release of Airstrips Attract Airplanes -- a DIY effort that follows in the footsteps of emo rock acts like Brand New and The Early November -- Automatic Boy quickly joined the ranks of Missoula's most demanded local acts. Soon after, MySpace Music had labeled Automatic Boy the top Alternative / Indie act in Montana.
After the release of their 5 track Acoustic EP "The Songs", Guitarist Dennis Webber decided the leave the band preceding a Northwestern Tour in the Summer of 2008 for personal reasons. Without a replacement to fill the immense shoes, the band embarked on the tour as a 3 piece. This put immense stress on the remaining members and although the tour was a success in the amount of support and friends gained; the three decided to part ways in July 2008.
Check out Kenny's new project at www.myspace.com/farewellfighter.
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