Amazing Transparent Man
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Headquarters | DeKalb, Illinois |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Studio albums, EPs |
Amazing Transparent Man was a pop-punk group originating from DeKalb, Illinois, active between 1997 and 2004 under the Springman Records label. The band’s initial roster included Rick Muermann (guitar/vocals), Tony D'Amato (guitar/vocals), Brad Riverdahl (drums), and Casey Sons (bass). Following Sons' exit after their debut album, Muermann and D'Amato alternated on bass as the trio carried on. They became recognizable for their signature pink shorts paired with white tank tops and attracted attention through creative promotional tactics, such as offering milk and cookies during their Chicago CD launch event for The Measure of All Things.
Over the course of their existence, Amazing Transparent Man produced four studio albums, released an EP featuring covers of songs originally performed by female artists, and appeared on various compilations. The lineup at the end of their run consisted of Rick Muermann (guitar/bass/vocals), Tony D'Amato (guitar/bass/vocals), and Chris Johnson (drums).
Albums
- No Fun Intended (1998), Lab Rat Records
- The Measure of All Things (2001), Springman Records
- The Death of the Party (2002), Springman Records
- Print Is Dead (2004), Suburban Home Records
EPs
- Taking Back the Covers EP (2003), Springman Records