Modest Mouse is an American rock band formed in 1992 in Issaquah, Washington, and currently based in Portland, Oregon. The founding members are lead singer/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. Strongly influenced by Pavement, Pixies, XTC, and Talking Heads, the band rehearsed, rearranged, and recorded demos for almost two years before finally signing with small-town indie label K Records and releasing numerous singles. Since their 1996 debut This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About, the band's lineup has centered on Brock and Green. The band achieved mainstream success with their fourth album Good News for People Who Love Bad News and its singles "Float On" and "Ocean Breathes Salty". Judy performed on every Modest Mouse album until his departure in 2012.
| Origin | Issaquah, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Epic, Up, K, Matador, Glacial |
| Associated acts | Ugly Casanova, Seasick Steve, The Shins, Cold War Kids |
| Members | Isaac Brock, Jeremiah Green, Tom Peloso, Russell Higbee, Ben Massarella, Simon O'Connor |
| Past members | Eric Judy, Joe Plummer, Johnny Marr, Dann Gallucci, Benjamin Weikel, Jim Fairchild, Lisa Molinaro, Davey Brozowski, John Wickhart |
About Modest Mouse
Indie rock outfit that found mainstream success with their fourth album Good News for People Who Love Bad News which featured their most well known single, "Float On." They were based out of Portland, Oregon after being formed in Washington.
Achievement of Modest Mouse
Their fourth album was certified Platinum and nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Johnny Marr joined the band in 2006 and had previously been a member of The Smiths.
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Latest information about Modest Mouse updated on July 28 2021.
