The 88 is an American pop rock band from

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, California. The group consists of Keith Slettedahl (vocals and guitar), Adam Merrin (keyboards and vocals), Anthony Zimmitti (drums and percussion), and

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(bass and vocals). Meeting in high school in

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, Adam Merrin and Keith Slettedahl formed the band in 2002. The band's popularity grew from high-profile song placements in video games, films, commercials, and popular TV shows. From 2010 to 2012, the band toured and recorded with

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leader

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, serving as his opening act and backing Davies for his set. The band performed with Davies at the

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in 2011. They have also performed with

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, and

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. Their track "At Least It Was Here" is the opening theme song to the television series ''

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''. In 2012, the band co-scored the film ''

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''.

Work with Ray Davies

In 2010, the band acted as the support act and back up band for

on his American tour. For the next two years, the band performed with Davies, including performances at London's

and Japan's

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. The 88 performed with Davies and

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's pre-Grammy party in 2012. The band recorded with Davies at

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in London on Davies' duets album ''

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''. The 88 played on "Long Way From Home" with Lucinda Williams and "

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" with

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(Chilton's final recorded performance), as well as recording a version of " David Watts" with Davies. The band did a promotional tour for ''See My Friends'' with Davies including performances on ''

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'', and The Regis and Kelly show.

Television, film and video games

The 88 wrote and performed "At Least It Was Here", the opening theme song for the television series ''

''. Their song "You Belong to Me" is on the soundtrack of ''

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s episode "Belly Full of Turkey". The band was also featured on the episode "Best Prom Ever" of that same series. Their song "No One Here" was used during the Season 2 finale " Something Blue". Their song "How Good it Can Be" is on the soundtrack of ''

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''. "All 'Cause of You" is on the soundtrack for ''

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''. "No One Here" and also "All 'Cause of You" were used in '' Blue Lagoon: The Awakening'', the 2012 remake of ''

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''. In film, the band co-scored the 2012 movie ''

''. That same year, The 88 performed on the soundtrack to the film ''

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''. The song "Sons and Daughters" appeared as downloadable content for the video game ''

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''.

Members

* Keith Slettedahl – vocals/guitar * Adam Merrin – piano/keyboards *

– bass guitar * Anthony Zimmitti – drums

Discography

; Albums: * '' Kind of Light'' (June 2003) EMK/Mootron Records * '' Over and Over'' (September 2005) EMK/Mootron Records * ''Not Only... But Also'' (October 2008)

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* '' This Must Be Love'' (November 2009) 88 Records * ''The 88'' (September 2010) 88 Records * ''Fortune Teller'' (June 2013) 88 Records * ''Close to You'' (December 2016) 88 Records ; EPs * ''No One Here'' (February 2010) 88 Records * ''Actors'' (March 2012) 88 Records ; Singles: * "All I Want For Christmas Is You" (November 2009) 88 Records * "Love Is The Thing" (June 2009) 88 Records ; Appearances: * Various Artists - '' Community (Music from the Original Television Series)'' (September 2010)

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- ''

'' (November 2010)

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* John Powell and Cinco Paul - '' Dr. Seuss' The Lorax: Original Songs from the Motion Picture'' (February 2012)

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References

External links

Video of live performance of "Nobody Cares"
in the studios of

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's '' The Current'' hosted by

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