Kristopher Roe

Kristopher Roe is the lead singer and guitarist for the American punk band The Ataris, known for his impactful songwriting and consistent touring. After establishing the American punk band The Ataris as a home studio project in 1995, Kristopher Roe went on to record initial demos using a 4-track and a drum machine. A pivotal moment in his career occurred in 1996 when a demo tape reached Joe Escalante of The Vandals, leading to The Ataris signing with Kung Fu Records. Under Roe’s leadership, the band’s debut album, ‘Anywhere but Here,’ was recorded in less than a week and released on April 29, 1997.

‘So Long, Astoria’ went on to sell over 700,000 copies and was certified Gold, demonstrating Roe’s widespread commercial appeal. Following the success of ‘So Long, Astoria,’ Kristopher continued to drive The Ataris’ evolution, releasing ‘Live At The Metro’ in 2004. The band then signed with Sanctuary Records, under which they released ‘Welcome the Night’ in 2007, an album that debuted at number 85 on the Billboard charts. Roe commenced demoing new material at The Gallows Recording Studio in 2008, consistently working on new music.

Roe continues to inspire audiences with his dedication to songwriting and performance.