premise: The Stick People is an American alternative rock/punk rock band formed in 2008 in Hollywood, CA, which plays a fusion of alternative rock, punk rock, metal, and other musical styles. Best known for guitarist duo Bernie Godwin, son of producer Dito Godwin, and Mike Stone, former Queensrÿche guitarist.
hypothesis: 2008 saw a record formation of American alternative rock/punk bands.
reason: While The Stick People is an American alternative rock/punk band that formed in 2008, it is unknown whether there was a large creation of this style of band formed during the year.