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311 formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 1988 with Nick Hexum on vocals and guitar, Aaron 'P-Nut' Wills on bass, Chad Sexton on drums, Tim Mahoney on lead guitar, and...

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311's sunny blend of rock, reggae, and rap

The Omaha band has kept the same upbeat, genre-mixing sound for over three decades.

If you want the sunny, laid-back side, 'Amber' is the place. For something with a bit more weight, try 'Beyond the Gray Sky'.

They've always been hard to pin down, mixing rock, reggae, and rap into something that just feels good. 'Amber' is the obvious one, but songs like 'Beyond the Gray Sky' show they can shift into a more serious, reflective gear without losing their core sound. They've built a whole world around that vibe, and their fans have stuck with them for it.

They started in Omaha in 1988, naming themselves after a local police code. After their self-titled debut in 1995, they found their biggest hit with 'Amber' the following year and have kept releasing albums and touring with mostly the same lineup ever since.

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311 formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 1988 with Nick Hexum on vocals and guitar, Aaron 'P-Nut' Wills on bass, Chad Sexton on drums, Tim Mahoney on lead guitar, and Doug 'SA' Martinez as DJ. Their name came from the Omaha police code for indecent exposure. They built a sound that mixed rock, reggae, and rap, drawing from bands like The Police and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Their 1996 single 'Amber' became their most recognizable track, with its laid-back melody and hazy atmosphere. Other songs like 'Beyond the Gray Sky' and 'Life's Not A Race' showed their range across different moods and tempos. They've released over a dozen studio albums since their self-titled debut in 1995.

The band has kept a steady lineup for most of their career, with Sexton briefly leaving in the mid-90s before returning. They've toured consistently and maintained a dedicated fanbase drawn to their upbeat, genre-blending approach.

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