Fono

Fono is a British rock band that forms in 1996 in London under the name Seven. The band is also associated with Milton Keynes and the United States, and it remains active from 1998 onwards.

Early work and first live appearance

Before playing live, Fono concentrates on recording a 10-song demo. After winning a contest entry, the band makes its first live appearance with Bon Jovi at the Milton Keynes Bowl in front of 50,000 people.

Albums, touring and relocation

The band releases its first studio album, Goesaroundcomesaround, in 1999. It receives positive critical attention and helps build a loyal audience alongside the band’s live performances. Fono then tours for several years with acts including Goo Goo Dolls and Tonic before relocating to the United States and adding two more members.

Later releases and setback

While finishing a follow-up album in 2003, the band’s studio burns down in the Californian wildfires, destroying equipment, instruments and computers containing the project data. Fono re-records the material and releases the EP The Way That You Use It in 2004. The band later makes Too Broken To Break available on its official website.