The Old 97's are an alt-country band originally based in Dallas, Texas. They are named after a song popularized by Johnny Cash, "The Wreck of the Old '97."

The line-up includes:

• Rhett Miller, lead vocals, rhythm guitar and lyrics
• Murry Hammond, bass guitar, occasional lead vocals, backup vocals
• Ken Bethea, lead guitar
• Philip Peeples, drums and backup vocals

Their albums include:

• Hitchhike To Rhome (1994, Big Iron Records ) - containing fan favorite "Wish the Worst"
• Wreck Your Life (1995, Bloodshot Records ) - containing the fan favorites "Big Brown Eyes" and "Victoria"
• Too Far To Care (1997, Elektra Records) - including the favorites "Barrier Reef" and "Timebomb," as well as a more energetic version of "Big Brown Eyes" and a much more fiery remake of their song "Four Leaf Clover" (from Hitchhike) as a duet with Exene Cervenka of the punk band X
• Fight Songs (1999, Elektra) - an album often viewed by fans as an abrupt and sometimes unwelcome departure from their early country-tinged sound and into pop. Two of its songs got national radio airplay: "Murder (Or a Heart Attack)" and "Nineteen."
• Satellite Rides (2001, Elektra)- containing "Question" and "Rollerskate Skinny"

In 2002 Rhett Miller released His second Solo CD "The Instigator" Elektra Records

• Drag It Up (2004, New West Records)

Their songs have also appeared on the King of the Hill soundtrack and the tribute to The Knitters , Poor Little Knitter on the Road, as well as various television shows.