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Decadents are an independent American rock band from Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. The band's lineup consists of Michael Carpenter (vocals, guitar), Mike Solomon (guitar), Allen Beebe (bass), and Ben Donaldson (drums).

Formation and early gigs (2010 - 2011)
Decadents was formed in early 2010 by Michael Carpenter, Kenton Elmore (bass), and Chris Brady (drums). Carpenter had previously been in groups with both of the other founding members. With all three at the time being without a band, they began jamming on original song ideas inspired by their dads' vinyl record collections.

The three quickly formed a tangible sound and began playing local shows. Their set featured covers spanning the generations as well as an ever-growing list of original songs. Decadents' classic, yet surprisingly fresh sound and active performance style quickly generated buzz.

Debut release and lineup changes (2012 - present)
Kenton Elmore left the band in mid-2011, with Jared Murphy filling the vacancy on bass guitar. Decadents added current guitarist Mike Solomon shortly thereafter and took the arsenal of songs written over the previous year into the studio. Their self-titled debut album was released in September 2012.

Chris Brady and Jared Murphy both parted ways with the band in late 2012. Allen Beebe (bass) and Ben Donaldson (drums) now hold down the rhythm section, and with their current lineup, Decadents has been playing shows across Central Illinois and venturing throughout the Midwest.