Sherri DuPree
The ethereal voice and creative force behind Eisley, crafting dreamlike indie rock anthems from a family basement in Texas.
Born 1983 (age 43)·American singer·Birthday: December 3·Millennials
Biography
Sherri DuPree's musical world began not in a studio, but in a Tyler, Texas home where creativity was the family business. With her siblings, she formed Eisley as a teenager, their sound a lush, otherworldly blend of folk-pop and alternative rock, anchored by her crystalline, haunting vocals. The band's early demos sparked a major-label bidding war, a rare feat for a young group from a small town. As Eisley's primary songwriter, DuPree's lyrics often spun tales of fantasy and deep emotion, earning a devoted fanbase. Beyond the band, her artistic expression extends to visual art and collaborations, including with her husband, Say Anything frontman Max Bemis, in the project Perma. Her career is a testament to building a singular artistic universe from the ground up.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Sherri was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Sherri Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Sherri's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-wrote and released Eisley's debut major-label album, 'Room Noises,' in 2005 to critical acclaim.
- Eisley's early EP 'Laughing City' and demo 'Telescope Eyes' sparked significant industry interest, leading to a record deal with Warner Bros.
- Performed as a guest vocalist on tracks for bands like New Found Glory and The Ready Set.
- Formed the duo Perma with husband Max Bemis, releasing the album 'Fight Fair' in 2013.
Did You Know?
She is one of four DuPree siblings who formed the core of Eisley (Sherri, Chauntelle, Stacy, and Weston).
She married Max Bemis of Say Anything in a ceremony officiated by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance.
She is also a visual artist who has designed merchandise and artwork for her bands.
The band's name, Eisley, is taken from the Star Wars planet Mos Eisley.
“Our songs were born in a living room, not a boardroom.”
