Fun (band)

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Lead singer Nate Ruess at Bonnaroo Music Festival on June 10, 2012
Background information
Origin	New York City, U.S.
Genres	Indie pop, alternative rock, power pop
Years active	2008 (2008)–2015 (2015)
Labels	Fueled by Ramen, Nettwerk, Hassle
Associated acts	Fall Out Boy, The Format, Steel Train, Anathallo, Panic! at the Disco
Website	www.ournameisfun.com
Members	Nate Ruess Andrew Dost Jack Antonoff

Fun (stylized as fun.) is an American alternative rock band. The band is from New York City. It was formed by Nate Ruess who used to be in The Format. After The Format breakup in 2008, Ruess formed Fun. The band has so far released two albums. Their first album Aim and Ignite was released in 2009. Their second album Some Nights was released in February 2012.

The band became famous for their hit single "We Are Young". Janelle Monáe was featured on the song. "We Are Young" reached number one on the US Hot 100 chart. It became the first alternative rock song to be number one since Coldplay's 2008 single "Viva la Vida". It also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.

Members

Band member	Duration	Related note(s)
Jack Antonoff	2008—	Vocals, guitar
	2012—	Drums
Andrew Dost	2008—	Range of instruments
Nate Ruess	2008—	Lead vocalist
Touring member	Duration	Related note(s)
Nate Harold	2009—	Bass guitar, vocals, sampler
Emily Moore	2009—	Guitar, vocals, keyboard, saxophone
Will Noon	2010—	Drums

Discography

• Aim and Ignite (2009)
• Some Nights (2012)

Fun (band) Media

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  Fun performing in Las Vegas in 2012

Other websites

• Official website
• Alter the Press Interview
• March 18, 2012 NPR story and interview by Guy Raz