Loading details…
Artist
Black List
12+ albums
Hyper Technotechpara
about
If rock history tells us anything, high school bands, let alone middle school bands, last approximately 3 weeks or best case scenario 'till everyone gets their license. Gigs consist of a talent show here, a birthday party there and maybe a poorly recorded demo. Its written off as a rebellious phase that parents stay up late at night hoping doesnt last past puberty. Occasionally there is an exception to the rule. An underage band that is serious from the start, writing original songs, scoring shows and developing an actual fan base. In Ventura, CA. the exception to the rule is Black List. Formed by Kasey Herbison, 16, and Kenny Benson, 16, the two spent their junior high years learning guitar in the bedroom practicing Nirvana riffs and more importantly experimenting with writing their own songs. In no time they hunted down a rhythm section, bassist Eric Martinez, 16 and drummer, Nigel Juam Wellington, 14, who also shared Herbisons and Bensons decade to late love of 90's alternative rock. The foursome christened themselves 'Black List' and made their live debut at their schools 8th grade talent show in March of 2004 in front of their parents, friends and a few stunned teachers. It's what happened next that surprised everybody involved, even the band. "We called every venue in town and acted as if we were older and had been around a lot longer", explains Herbison. "We finally got a call back from the local Theater who offered us a show if we would sell tickets. We went nuts sel
