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Count The Star's "take no prisoners attitude" is obvious in the choice of their album title, "Never Be Taken Alive," and it is reflected in every aspect of their music and lifestyle. The bands cutting-edge rock & roll is powerful and melodic, with a boisterous energy that comes from a genuine love for a life of music. Influenced by emo, punk and hardcore equally, the band takes inspiration from the likes of Jimmy Eat World, The Smiths and Cave-In, seamlessly incorporating harmony and aggression into a rambunctious mix that is universally appealing. Count The Stars began in Albany, NY in 1995, when Dave Shapiro and Chris Kasarjian started playing music together at the age of 12. Clarke Foley joined them in 1997, and with the addition of Adam Manning in 2001 the ideal team was complete. By the end of high school the band were ready to reject the typical college plan - they were on a mission to pursue music full time; and they were prepared to do whatever it ...