Pukkelpop 2011

Biography

Frontman William Beckett and guitarist Michael Carden grew up in rivaling bands in the local Chicago music scene. Beckett eventually ended his short-lived solo project Remember Maine, wanting to take music more seriously and looking for someone who shared his passion. When Carden's band broke up, the two gradually found themselves talking more and more, engulfed in deep conversations about music. After realizing they were very much alike, they decided to try their hand at writing songs together and The Academy was born.

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Origin

United States (Chicago)

Genre

Alternative, Emo, Indie, Pop, Punk, Rock

Performed at Pukkelpop in

2007

Website

http://www.theacademyis.com/

Social media

• http://www.myspace.com/theacademyis
• http://www.facebook.com/theacademyis
• http://twitter.com/The_Academy_Is
• http://www.last.fm/music/The+Academy+Is...