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My Favorite Highway
OriginFairfax, Virginia, U.S.
GenresPop Rock
Years active2004–2010
LabelsVirgin Records

My Favorite Highway was an American pop rock band from Fairfax, Virginia, formed by cousins, Dave and Will Cook, in November 2004. They signed with Virgin Records in 2008 and re-released their 2008 album How to Call a Bluff on May 5, 2009.[1] Lead guitarist, Pat Jenkins joined the band in 2006, original drummer, Bobby Morgenthaler, left the band in March of 2010. Their song, "Say So", received moderate radio airplay throughout the U.S. during 2009. "Bittersweet Life" and "Bigger Than Love" were featured on MTV's The Hills,[2][3] while "What Are You Waiting For" was used in The City.[4] The band appeared on Alternative Press magazine's 'Top 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2009' list.[5] They have played at The Bamboozle 2009 and toured with The Cab, Danger Radio, Stereo Skyline, among others.[5] My Favorite Highway disbanded on September 1, 2010.[6]

Members

  • Dave Cook - Lead Vocals, Piano, Rhythm Guitar
  • Will Cook - Bass Guitar
  • Pat Jenkins - Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals
  • Bobby Morgenthaler - Drums

Discography

  • The Pre-Release - 2005
  • Anywhere But Here - 2006
  • How to Call a Bluff (Independent Release) - 2008
  • How to Call a Bluff (Virgin Release) - 2009

References

  1. ^ "My Favorite Highway To Release Major Label Debut". AlternativeAddiction.com. May 3, 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  2. ^ "The Hills › Season 4 › Songs From the Show › Ep. 417". MTV. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  3. ^ "The Hills › Season 4 › Songs From the Show › Ep. 420". MTV. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  4. ^ "My Favorite Highway Biography". Artist Direct. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  5. ^ a b "My Favorite Highway Join End of Summer Tour". antiMusic.com. June 22, 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2012.
  6. ^ Shotwell, James (September 1, 2010). "My Favorite Highway break up". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 11, 2012.