The beginnings of Hollywood-based rockers the Flys lay in informal jam sessions between eventual members James Book (bass), Peter Perdichizzi (guitar), Adam Paskowitz (vocals), and Nicky Lucero (drums). Eventually another singer/rapper, Joshua Paskowitz, joined, and the band found themselves signed to Trauma Records. By merging alt-rock and post-grunge with retro sounds, the Flys took a far more original approach than the majority of other late-'90s alternative bands. Prior to the August 1998 release of their debut album, Holiday Man, the band had already appeared on the sound...