The Ataris are an American punk rock band from Anderson, Indiana. Formed in 1996, they released five studio albums between 1997 and 2007. Their best-selling album is So Long, Astoria (2003), which was certified gold. Their high-charting single is their cover of Don Henley's "The Boys of Summer" from So Long, Astoria. The only constant member throughout their history has been singer/songwriter/guitarist Kristopher "Kris" Roe.
The Ataris performing in 2012. Left to right: bassist Bryan Nelson, singer/guitarist Kris Roe, drummer Rob Felicetti, and guitarist Thomas Holst.
Kris Roe performing at an acoustic session at Groezrock 2013
Anderson is a city in Madison County, Indiana, United States, and the county seat of Madison County. The population was 54,788 at the 2020 census. It is named after Chief William Anderson. The city is the headquarters of the Church of God and its Anderson University. Highlights of the city include the historic Paramount Theatre and the Gruenewald House.
Image: Downtown Anderson, Indiana
Image: Paramount Theatre in Anderson, Indiana, from the north (2021)
Image: Madison County Courthouse in Anderson
Image: Hospital Anderson Indiana