Pinback

Biography

Pinback is an American independent rock band from San Diego, California. It is formed by Rob Crow and Armistead Burwell Smith IV (also known as Zach Smith). The band has released five studio albums as well as other releases in various formats. The band's name references the character Pinback, played by Dan O'Bannon, in John Carpenter's film Dark Star shot in 1974. Notably, many samples from the film can be found in the band's early compositions. In 2004, Pinback signed with the American independent label Touch and Go Records.