This is quite possibly the best 311 FAQ page on the net, however I cannot take ANY credit at all for it. While trying to make my own FAQ page, I stumbled across this one on a site named "The 311 Unity Homepage". I must give Lucas Ellingson, the person who updates the site, full credit...your FAQ kicks ass! To visit his kick ass 311 site, click below.

I hope you don't mind that I borrowed your FAQ. If you do, just mail me and I'll remove it. O.K. all you 311 fans...enjoy the info...

• 1.0 311
• 1.1 - Who is 311 and what do each of them play/do?
• 1.2 - What are the band members birthdays and birthplaces?
• 1.3 - What does 311 mean and whats this about the KKK?
• 1.4 - Who designed the 311 logo?
• 2.0 History
• 2.1 - How did 311 get started?
• 2.2 - How did 311 get signed, and first major album get worked out?
• 3.0 Discography
• 3.1 - Full-Length Albums
• 3.2 - Singles
• 3.3 - Compalations and Other Stuff
• 3.4 - Music Videos
• 3.5 - Mass Produced (Professional) Bootlegs
• 4.0 Fan Club, Internet info
• 4.1 - How do I join the fan club?
• 4.2 - How can I get Up to Date info by phone?
• 4.3 - How can I e-mail the band?
• 4.4 - What is 311's official homepage?
• 4.5 - What is the 311 Newsgroup/Listserver?
• 5.0 Songs, Albums and Touring
• 5.1 - When is 311 coming to my town?
• 5.2 - When is the next album coming out?
• 5.3 - Are there any intentional/unintentional strange occurences on any songs?
• 5.4 - Why does the song "Firewater" sound so odd?
• 5.5 - What is Nick saying when he "kicks nonsence in French"?
• 5.6 - Who is the girl on the inside cover of Grassroots?
• 5.7 - What is that _____ sample/reference?
• 5.8 - Didn't I already hear that line in another 311 song?

1.1 Who is 311 and what do each of them play/do?

1.2 - What are the band members birthdays and birthplaces?

1.3 - What does 311 mean and whats this about the KKK?

"It has come to our attention that there is a very unsettling rumor circulating regarding the name of our band '311.' We have been told that certain white supremacist groups use the numbers 311 to represent KKK. This is a most unfortunate coincidence and one that is extremely disturbing to us. We would like to state for the record that this is completely at odds with our personal beliefs. We believe the only people worth hating are organized haters like the KKK. Anyone familiar with our lyrics knows how we feel. Our lyrics make a strong stand against racism and a strong stand for positivity & unity. The name of our band originally comes from an Omaha police citation for indecent exposure. We thought it was funny at the time. Now our name simply means - five friends from Omaha making music. Music that stands for peace and unity."
Sincerely,
311

Of course you can get the inside scoupe from Ricky of WORLD TRIBE:

From: WTRix@aol.com
A cool little story on how 311 got their name...

I was talking to my friend from Omaha who knows Jimi Watson (311's old guitarist) and she was telling me this hilarious story. I'm not sure if I've told you guys this so i'll just spiel it out again... well u guys know how 311 got their name, indecent exposure... It turns out it was Jimi skinny dipping in a pool.... The cops arrest him, cuff him naked, and take him to his parents' house. Keep in mind he's 16-17 yrs old. The cop rings the doorbell, Jimi's dad answers the door and there's his son standing w/ the cop butt naked cuffed. His dad takes one look at him, and yells to his wife in the other room..... "Honey, it's for YOU!"

When I heard that story I laughed so hard, I thought I'd share it with ya'll...
Take care everyone, Ricky"
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1.4 - Who designed the 311 logo?

2.1 - How did 311 get started?

From that time on, the band was busy playing to packed houses in many Omaha venues, as well as performing in other cities throughout the midwest.

311 produced several albums itself in Omaha, all of which sold well. The crowds of faithful fans grew larger and larger, culminating in a farewell concert at Peony Park in Omaha in February '92.

311 moved to Van Nuys Ca in March '92, renting a home (with a pool) and started to work almost immediately. 311 attracted the attention of Eddy Offord. (Eddy is a well-known record producer, having worked with YES.) He saw the talent and strength in 311 and they made a demo tape in L.A.
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2.2 - How did the signing and first major album work out?

MUSIC is a 12 song album. Four singles have been released: Do You Right; Visit; My Stoney Baby and Feels So Good. Do You Right was featured in BILL- BOARDS modern tracks chart.

Do You Right was also 311's first video. Filming for the video took place in California and Omaha. Omaha filming sites included the Children's Mus- eum, the Lied Jungle at the Henry Doorly Zoo, the Old Market and a wonderful free concert at Sokol Hall. And what a concert it was! About 700 fans were lucky enough to see and be part of the video filming that night. The video has been shown on MTV and many cable TV stations throughout the country. The bright island rhythms, the strong contrast in colors and high energy say lots about 311 and its style of music.

And the band played on, beginning to tour the nation after the release of MUSIC in February '93. 311 crossed the country numerous times, playing a total of 115 concert dates during 1993. The tour almost ended tragically during a trip between Springfield MO and Kansas City on I-44. Nick was driving the RV when he noticed it was running hot. When he pulled over, he saw smoke and flames near the gas tank. The guys tried to rescue the equipt- ment, but the RV exploded; the van caught fire and both burned along the interstate. Traffic was backed up for 2 miles! Everything was lost and several "minor" injuries sustained, but 311 regrouped quickly and headlined one day later at the SHARKFEST at Sharky's Brewery in Omaha with borrowed equipment and lots of determination. And the tour continued throughout the fall.

December found the band back in Nebraska for four end-of-the-year concerts. Two concerts at the Ranch Bowl (Omaha) and two at Rockin' Robin (Lincoln) were beyond sellout and the wildest parties of the year in the Midwest!
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3.1 - Full-Length Albums

• Dammit! - 1990 *out of print*
• Unity - 1991 *out of print*
• Hydroponic - 1992 *out of print*
• Music - 2/9/93
• Grassroots - 7/12/94
• 311 - 7/25/95
• Transistor 5/5/97

3.2 - Singles

• Downstairs EP - 1991 *out of print*
• "Freak Out" / "My Stony Baby" / "Hydroponic" - 1992
• "Freak Out" / "Hydroponic" - 1993
• "Do you right" - 1993
• "Feels So Good" - 1993
• "Visit" - 1993
• "Homebrew" - 1994
• "Homebrew", "Nutsymptom" - 1994 (Cassingle)
• "Lucky" - 10/18/94
• "8:16am" / "Omaha Stylee" - 4/18/95
• "Random" / "Down" / "Loco" - 1995
• "Don't Stay Home" - 1995
• "Jackolantern's Weather" / "Guns (Are for Pussies)" - 1995 (7" vynil)
• "All Mixed Up" - 1996
• "All Mixed Up - Remixes" - 1996
• "Down" includes "Down"/"Down" (live from Sandstone)/"Jackolantern's Weather"/"Do You Right" - 1996

3.3 - Compilations and Other Things

• "Musician Magazine's "A Little On The CD Side - vol. 7" (freak out)
• Capricorn Spring Sampler 1995 (8:16 am remix)
• Hempilation - 1995 (Who's got the herb?)
• National Lampoon's Senior Trip Soundtrack - 1995 (outside)
• The Copper Mountain Spring Jam Compilation (Down)
• Star Maps 2 Blocks (Capricorn compilation)
• Omaha Stylee / 8:16 AM (12" Extended T Ray Remix)
• Go Big compilation "Nutsymptom" plus CD Rom stuff with short interview and Homebrew video. - 1996
• Launch compilation "Interview" plus CD Rom stuff - 1996
• Choose or Lose compalation "Down" - 1996
• "Enlarged To Show Detail" EP and video
• X-Games Compalation "Juan Bond" - 1997
• Nowhere Soundtrack "Freak Out" - 1997

3.4 - Music Videos

• "Do You Right"
• "Homebrew"
• "Don't Stay Home"
• "Down"
• "All Mixed Up"
• "Transistor"
• "Prisoner"

3.5 - Mass Produced (Professional) Bootlegs

• "The Kind" - 1994
• "Down in LA" - 1996
• "Teenie Weenie" - 1996
• "Get Bombed" - 1997
• "All Doped Up" - 1997
• "Misdirected Jackolanterns" (VHS) - 1994

4.1 - How can I join the fan club?

or email joan8904@aol.com
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4.2 - How can I get Up to Date info by phone?

4.3 - How can I E-mail the band?

--or possibly--

To all the people who know Nicks email (if It was listed here and everyone knew it he would never use it), here's what he says about emailing him:

Subj: Re:yo Date: 97-01-05 21:41:39 EST From: PERPLEXY@[?]

I'm turning my emails on one day a week.[or less] It takes me about a week to answer one days worth so that's how I'm gonna do it.
Nick
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4.4 - What is 311's official homepage?

Also try the Original 311 Page:
The 311 Homepage
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4.5 - What is the 311 Newsgroup/Listserver?

Mailing list:
send e-mail to:
majordomo@havoc.gtf.gatech.edu
with the message: subscribe unity [YourEmail@Address]

on the web:
Unity Listserver Homepage
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5.1 - When is 311 coming to my town??

To get the most Up to date info check the Capricorn Records 311 Tour Schedual  OR  POLLSTAR
To order Tickets online check out Ticketmaster
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5.2 - When is the next album coming out?

5.3 - Are there any intentional/unintentional occurences on any songs?

5.4 - Why does the song "Firewater" sound so slow?

Firewater sounds that way because Chad wanted to slow it down on the master reel to make it heavy. People think it's defective, but it's just Chad's crazy idea.
Nick
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5.5 - What is Nick saying when he "kicks NONSENCE in French"?

5.6 - Who is the girl on the inside cover of Grassroots?

5.7 - What is that _____ sample/reference?

5.8 - Didn't I already hear that line in another 311 song?