The Ataris released the vinyl record of the single "Car Song," however, the LP cannot be sold in eight US states. The single also comes with a music video inspired by Breaking Bad.
“Car Song” is the first new material in 15 years from the Indiana punk rock band, best known for their cover of Don Henley .
The single was released as a limited edition 7-inch LP containing the ashes of vocalist Kris Roe's late father, William Charles Roe . The limited run quickly sold out, however, eight US states banned its sale.
According to the online marketplace Hellomerch , it is illegal to sell human remains in certain parts of the United States. The site posted a notice for buyers:
"While it is perfectly legal to sell human remains in 42 states in the United States, it is illegal in exactly 8 of them. These are: Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Do not order the William Charles Roe Memorial Ashes if your delivery address is in one of these 8 states."
The store also stated that it would cancel the purchase: “We reserve the right to cancel orders with delivery addresses in these 8 states. We apologize to Atari fans in these 8 states who will not be able to receive the William Charles Roe Memorial Ashes , but the laws of these states govern what we can and cannot do.”
The Ataris released the single for a noble cause.
Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the album sales went to Shatterproof, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending addiction. Kris Roe's father passed away in 2014 due to complications related to alcoholism.
In a press release, the lead singer of The Ataris said [via Loudwire ]: “I’ve always been very fortunate to have my father’s unwavering support for The Ataris. He wasn’t just a fan — he was an important figure in our community. He frequently interacted with fans on the band’s forum, filmed live shows and shared them with everyone — everyone knew him.”
He was a fundamental part of the band's journey. When I read about a service that would record a loved one's ashes on vinyl, it immediately struck me. What better way to honor my father than to make him a permanent part of the music he always loved? It seemed like the most meaningful tribute I could pay him.”
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