Remy Zero
Remy Zero are a Los Angeles based alternative rock band formed in Birmingham in 1989, made up of Birmingham natives Cinjun Tate (vocals, guitar), Shelby Tate (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Gregory Slay (drums), Cedric Lemoyne (bass), and Jeffery Cain (guitar).
Before recording any full length albums, the alternative-rock band Radiohead found their demo tape and invited them to be part of the United States tour for The Bends. After that, they moved from Birmingham to Los Angeles, California to record their first album. Several band mates suffered from substance abuse and homelessness after moving from Alabama.
Their first album, self-titled, drew from these experiences and received little recognition or sales. The subsequent album Villa Elaine caused them to be praised as "the next big thing". Villa Elaine was recorded when the band was living in an apartment of the same name in Hollywood. Remy Zero's third album The Golden Hum was also received well. A 30 second clip of the song "Save Me" from The Golden Hum was used as the theme song for The WB Television Network's Smallville. The song "Shattered" was used in the film Crazy/Beautiful. Most recently Remy Zero's song "Fair" from Villa Elaine was used in the film Garden State.
Remy Zero broke up in 2003. As of Summer 2006, the band has reformed. Their song "Prophecy" appears on the soundtrack to the 2006 Zac Braff movie The Last Kiss.