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The first signs of life for Akimbo began in the summer of 1997. It all started when a guitarist named Jerry was trying to persuade a co-worker named Rex Storer, who had previoulsy played the drums, but hadn't had a set for several years, to get off his butt, get a kit, and start doing some jamming. Rex finally broke down and bought a set a few months later, and the jamming began. Two other guitarists, John Lucas Patt and Todd, quickly got in on the act, and a band, Atomic Brown, started to take shape. Still no bassist or vocalist. Jerry becomes the first defection as the band wasn't going in a suitable direction for him, and Todd only knew Black Sabbath songs, but John and Rex kept the flame burning by continuing to jam regularly. Then in fall 1998, a connection is made with a bassist/vocalist through a mutual friend. Attila Horvath is contacted and an audition is scheduled. The trio hits it off immediately. Akimbo is born; begins writing original music, and playing gigs.

In December 1999, Akimbo records a nine song demo CD at the INSEA soundshop in Nelsonville Ohio with producer/engineer Nick Collura working the board. Brian Adams is brought in for digital remastering, and the album is released in April 2000. A few weeks earlier, Akimbo takes their first hit when Rex unwillingly leaves the band due to his busy work and school schedule. However, Attila finds replacement drummer Thom Hirbe, and Akimbo doesn't miss a beat (pun intended). In November, Akimbo is back in the studio, this time with Bob Astrom and his Boy in Blue Company to record two more songs. Akimbo takes their second hit when Thom's musical interests diverge, and in April 2001, Akimbo is drummerless for the second time. However, with 25 of the best original songs on the planet, John and Attila refuse to let Akimbo die. An all points bulletin is announced, and a search party is organized to seek out drummer #3. After auditioning five different drummers, Heath Bowers comes onboard in July, and Akimbo, soon to be the ripe age of three years, lives on...