Zotto

Zotto formed in California in the late 1990s, with Zachary Thompson on vocals and guitar. Their song 'Runaway' became a breakout single that got them noticed beyond their local scene. The band's lineup has mostly stayed consistent, with bassist Mark Jenkins and drummer Jake Williams backing Thompson through most of their recordings.

Their debut album was called 'Unleashed,' and they followed it with records like 'Redemption' and 'Asylum.' Other tracks like 'L O S T & L O N E L Y' and 'Returning' show the band working through themes that feel personal and sometimes heavy. The music has a raw, guitar-driven quality that fits what was happening in rock at the time.

Like a lot of bands from that era, Zotto had their share of internal friction and public scrutiny. Thompson dealt with addiction issues, and there were occasional rumors about creative disputes or onstage incidents. They kept making music through it, though the exact details of those years are a bit hazy now.

You can still find their songs on streaming services and sometimes hear 'Runaway' on rock radio. The band hasn't put out new material in a while, but the records they did make have held up for listeners who were there when they first came out.