Gatchell, Gokcen and Gerber were in Lefty Lucy for three years, forming the Selby Tigers in May 1997. Grumdahl joined from Arm the following November. Several members went to high school together in Golden Valley, but all have been friends from the local rock scene for at least eight years. Arzu likes stuff with a rock 'n' roll edge, kind of like Joan Jett, and we all like a lot of guitars.
People just mention whoever they can think of that has male and female singing.
Someone brings a part in and we play around that. It's quilted, with everyone throwing their two cents in and telling each other what sounds good and bad. Doing that is cool because it takes the pressure off of you. Grumdahl is slow to mention influences, but notes the band's passion for the Go Go's and the Ramones, and an affinity for California teen-rockers the Donnas. When we recorded our CD, the Donnas were in the 7th St. Entry,and we went over to see them afterward.