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Controlling the Famous has nine lives



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Member Since4/27/2004
Band Websitewww.controllingthefamous.com
Band MembersControlling the Famous:
John Collins, Brendan Hughes, Mike Schneider, Max Hellmann

Past Members:
Louis Laoudis, Tony Ostrowski
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Request "Highway Parking Lot" on Indie 103.1


"Controlling the Famous craft immediately lovable songs that deftly worm their way into your skull without the use of cheap pop hooks." SPIN.com

"the boys of Controlling the Famous are sophisticated musicians. One part experimental and one part indie pop" MSNBC.com

"Bounding out of the gate with big, slick staccato riffs and determined vocals, this LA bands debut instantly establishes hefty ambitions of sound and sensibility." CMJ

"A consistently enjoyable listen, their brand of melodic post-rock has subtle hints of math rock technicality ... remains wholly listenable and satisfyingly digestible throughout." - All Music Guide
Record LabelThe Militia Group
Type of LabelIndie


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Douggalo





Jan 17 2009 5:17 AM

sup dudes. i wanted to request if you could put up Easy Life under your music tab. thanks!
Riley Smith





Dec 24 2008 8:45 PM

Hey! Just want to wish you all the best for the holiday season! Have a great time in 2009! -Riley Smith
STACI ~





Dec 24 2008 4:44 AM

Happy holidays!

♥
Raul Woo





Dec 23 2008 1:03 AM

Hey do you guys remember me? I rented that yellow house in the back on Kensington Rd.

I am in the process of recording my first album. Check out my first recorded song!
Broin





Dec 24 2008 4:28 AM

If you could like send us the tab for highway parking lot that would be awsome

i found you guys on the bodyboarding movie "launch"

Awsome song
annemal





Nov 27 2008 3:43 PM

i like you
matt





Nov 27 2008 7:26 PM

Hey your guys music is great i really wish i could find a tab somewhere so that i could learn how to play highway parking lot
Erik





Nov 16 2008 7:57 AM

come back to me!
vivian





Nov 14 2008 8:26 AM

songs uploaded? does that mean there will be new songs? i hope so, cause the few bands i actually like always fucking explode and it sucks. :]
Ramon





Oct 10 2008 2:28 AM

take me to the place, the place where you call home.
Mr. Anderson





Oct 20 2008 10:54 PM

I heard u guys were getting back together. I call firstees on john
Jared Park.





Jul 6 2008 4:09 AM

I still pop in Automatic City from time to time to remember better days. I'd pay a good amount of money to see a reunion tour. Take care fellas.
Riley Smith





Jul 10 2008 4:59 AM

hey dawgs, just stopping by to say hi. too bad about the band not working out, but sometimes something far better comes along for everyone. hope it works out for ya. -Riley Smith
Ben





Jun 26 2008 9:10 PM

yeah like that guy below said, unbreak up!
+ .stix. +





Jun 5 2008 8:28 PM

i MiSS you boysssss.
CLINTON





Apr 25 2008 10:06 AM

so u guys have nine lives huh??? does this mean your back together???
Sleeper Hit.


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May 3 2008 5:53 AM

Unbreak up.

And then unbreak my heart.
David





Apr 8 2008 11:46 PM

you guys are awesome but i can't any tabs for any of ur songs can u send me some plz??
Lady





Mar 6 2008 12:08 AM

you guys are rad !
Corey™





Feb 8 2008 3:52 AM

you guys are the shittttt
Harder To Fall





Feb 5 2008 1:30 AM

Come pre-order our upcoming album "It All Becomes So Clear". We have music up from the album on our page as well as a sweet music video. Check it out! Also, let us know what you think, we'd love to hear from you.
derbs & crafts





Feb 2 2008 10:21 AM

stars and shottys
Tristan





Nov 20 2007 8:15 PM

So there I am, minding my own, watching some surfing on Fuel TV and BOOM! I hear controlling the famous soundtracking some dude hang ten! Rock and mother fuckin roll!
Brandie "Brando" Stephens





Oct 19 2007 3:40 AM

Hey guys... Hows it going?
Sam





Oct 9 2007 10:49 PM

who would have thought when we met in boston years ago, that an echo park family would develop, max and I would work together, and all the rest would take place! I'm very excited to see you play again
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