Fun (band)

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)

 References 

 Other websites 


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

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