Lit

Lit is an American rock band renowned for its popular 1999 album, “A Place in the Sun,” featuring the hit single “My Own Worst Enemy.” The band has achieved platinum certification and continues to release new music, maintaining a presence in the rock music scene. After gaining significant recognition with their second album, A Place in the Sun, Lit went on to achieve platinum certification and enduring success in the rock music scene. Released in February 1999, A Place in the Sun featured the international hit ‘My Own Worst Enemy,’ which dominated the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for 11 consecutive weeks and earned a prestigious Billboard Music Award. The album also spawned successful tracks like ‘Zip-Lock’ and ‘Miserable,’ leading to platinum certification in the US and gold status in Canada.

Lit extensively toured in support of the album, performing over 286 shows, including appearances at the Vans Warped Tour and Woodstock 1999. Their music also gained exposure through film soundtracks for ‘Ready to Rumble’ and ‘The Replacements.’ The band’s career began with the New Vibe Revolution EP in 1993, followed by their debut album, Tripping the Light Fantastic, released on Malicious Vinyl in 1997, before signing with RCA Records in 1998. Building on this momentum, Lit released their album Atomic in 2001, which included the Top 10 single ‘Lipstick and Bruises’ on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks. Following their tenure with RCA, the band issued a self-titled album, Lit, in 2004 through the DRT Entertainment label, producing the Top 40 single ‘Looks Like They Were Right.’ That same year, they released the All Access DVD.

The band maintains an active presence, continuing to tour and perform for their dedicated fanbase, solidifying their status as influential figures in rock music.