Formed: November 22, 1999

First show: December 17, 1999, with Phantom Planet at the Troubadour

From: Los Angeles

How they got their name: From the principal in the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

Members: Robert Carmine (lead vocals/guitar), Taylor Locke (lead guitar/vocals), Matthew Winter (bass), Ned Brower (drums/vocals), Louie Stephens (keyboards)

Previous members: Teddy Briggs (drums), Matt Star (guitar)

Previous names: Ed Rooney, Mondavi (very briefly!)

Label: Geffen Records

EPs: Deli Meats, The Rooney Sampler, Plug It In, Mastedonia

Albums: Rooney, Calling The World

Singles: Blueside, I'm Shakin', When Did Your Heart Go Missing?