Today, Krist Novoselic turns 46! Many know Krist as the bassist and co-founder of Nirvana (1987-1994). But he was also involved with other musical acts, Sweet 75 and Eyes Adrift both which formed after Nirvana ended. Since Krist has put music on the back burner, he has become very involved with polotics, and remains active as a state elected committeeman. It all started in 1995, he created JAMPAC (Joint Artists and Musicians Political Action Committee). JAMPAC has helped Krist tackle many political issues concerning music, since it's creation.

Since becoming an active politician, he has written one book and directed one film. Krist still finds time to return to his musical roots, in 2010 he preformed with Dave Grohl and Pat Smear, and in 2011 he recorded bass and accordion on Foo Fighers' newest album Wasting Light.

Happy 46th birthday, Krist! 

This post has been by our new writer Carlie Kiggans. We are thrilled to have her joining us at Dad's Car Radio!

Four Year Strong. 

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AP Fall Tour headlining band Four Year Strong have left Universal Republic Records. It has not been disclosed where the band plans to go but they have expressed that no one is upset about this decision on the bands side of things. Read full statement from the band below. 

When the merger between Motown and Republic happened, our album was essentially done,” says FYS manager Rob Hitt. “Republic put out the album since it was done and didn’t seem like they had much intention other than that, so we were able to get off the label. Nobody is unhappy about this on our side.

Chelsea here with my sincerest apologies for not keeping up with Dad's Car Radio. I can assure you though that I am not letting the website fall to the wayside. We have some exciting things coming up including more personal pieces as well as daily news and TONS of new photos. In fact, hundreds of new photos are up on Flickr right now. Head over to www.flickr.com/photos/chelseaclough and catch up on everything while we update the site for you all. 

Best,

Chelsea 

A Rocket To The Moon will be heading out on tour this spring to support The All American Rejects. Tour starts April 2nd and dates can be found below.  

April 2 – Albuquerque, MN @ Sunshine Theater

April 4 – Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club

April 5 – Kearney, NE @ University of Nebraska-Kearney

April 6 – Oklahoma City OK @ Diamond Ballroom

April 7 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant

April 9 – Chicago, IL @ Metro

April 10 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

April 11 – Detroit, MI @ Motor City Casino

April 13 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata

April 15 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club

April 17 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre

April 18 – Montreal, QC @ Le National

April 20 – Potsdam, NY @ Clarkson University

April 21 – Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights

April 22 – N. Hampton, MA @ Pearl Street

April 24 – Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club

April 25 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

April 27 – Cambridge, MA @ MIT

April 28 – Boston, MA @ Royle

April 29 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live

May 1 – Richmond, VA @ The National

May 2 – Norfolk, VA @ Norva

May 4 – Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theatre

May 9 – Ashville, NC @ The Orange Peel

May 11 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

May 12 – Louisville, KY @ Expo Live

May 13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s