Formed in 1996 in Atlanta as a acoustic duo The Chords where motivated by a deep the love of music and the hope of playing for the Summer Olympic crowds - and the rest is history

The Chords are Larry Carroll lead vocals & acoustic Guitar, Tom LeCompt - Lead Guitar,Bill Marchanko - Backing Vocals,Tom-Tom's Bob Wilson - Bass, & Donnie Way - Drums

As 2002 gets underway the Chords released there 11 Song CD LOVETOWN and moved ther home base to Columbia SC an part Indie Mecca and Party College town with lots of cheap beer.

Also the style of music has changed to a take on a more of a country feel, no doubt inspired by the new surroundings, the band has been working on there second release 3 rivers and have been recording tracks at Modern Music Studio in nearby Irmo, SC