Static-X was formed in 1994 from the ashes of Wayne Static (well known for his extreme hair and beard) and Ken Jay's former band, Deep Blue Dream. After searching for members in Chicago, Static and Jay decided to go to Los Angeles to continue their search. There they met Tony Campos and Koichi Fukuda, completing the band's original lineup. Static-X signed with Warner Brothers Records in early 1998. The band's debut album, Wisconsin Death Trip, was released March 23, 1999.
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