The band 124 formed in California in 2001, with Marcus handling vocals and lyrics while Danny played guitar. Their self-titled debut came out that same year, but it was their 2004 album 'By: Marcus' that got them noticed. The title track became a hit, a sparse ballad that connected with listeners.
Around that time, Marcus's writing started drawing attention for its personal tone, and the band had a reputation for avoiding typical industry routines like promotional tours. In 2007, they got tied up in a copyright lawsuit over a sample, which strained things internally. Marcus also dealt with some personal issues during this period, leading to a break in their activity.
They came back in 2012 with 'Resurrection,' an album that felt like a reset. After that, they kept putting out records like 'The Divide' in 2015 and 'Echoes of the Past' in 2017, playing shows for fans who stuck with them.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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