Unwritten Law

Unwritten Law

Keynote Speaker: Unwritten Law is an American rock band formed in 1990 in Poway, California (an unincorporated city in San Diego) and currently recording for Suburban Noize Records.

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Unwritten Law Biography

Unwritten Law is an American rock band formed in 1990 in Poway, California (an unincorporated city in San Diego) and currently recording for Suburban Noize Records. Their initial lineup consisted of singer Scott Russo, guitarists Steve Morris and Rob Brewer, bassist John Bell, and drummer Wade Youman.

They released their six-song demo in 1992 and the EP “Blurr” in 1993. Their debut album “Blue Room” was released in 1994 through local label Red Eye Records.

The band then signed to Epic Records, who re-released “Blue Room” and put out 1996's “Oz Factor,” supported by singles for "Lame," "Denied" and "Superman.”

Bell then left the group and the band signed to Interscope Records, bringing in Pivit bassist Micah Albao for the recording of 1998's “Unwritten Law.” By the time of the album's release Pat "PK" Kim had become their permanent bassist. “Unwritten Law” was their first album to chart, reaching #16 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart. "Cailin" and "Lonesome" were released as singles, the former being Unwritten Law's first song to chart, reaching #28 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. In 1999 they released the “Visit to Oz” EP in Australia, coinciding with their first headlining tour there.

The band's fourth album was 2002's “Elva,” their first to chart on the Billboard 200 Albums chart, reaching #69. "Up All Night" and "Seein' Red" were both released as singles, the latter becoming the highest-charting song of the band's career by reaching the #1 spot on the Alternative Songs chart.

The group then moved to Lava Records and released 2003's “Music in High Places,” a live acoustic album recorded in Yellowstone National Park for the VH1 series of the same name, which spawned a charting single for "Rest of My Life."

Youman was then ejected from the band, so Adrian Young and Tony Palermo played drums on the recording of 2005’s “Here's to the Mourning.” Palermo joined the band permanently, and the singles for "Save Me (Wake Up Call)" and "She Says" from the album both reached the Alternative Songs chart, the former being the band's second-highest charting song at #5. Brewer was fired from Unwritten Law in 2005 and the band continued as a quartet.

In 2006 Interscope released “20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection,” a compilation of tracks from “Unwritten Law” and “Elva.” Unwritten Law followed by releasing their own greatest hits album, “The Hit List,” on Abydos Records in 2007. Consisting mostly of re-recorded versions of songs from their back catalog, it reached #10 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.

Palermo then left Unwritten Law for Papa Roach and was replaced by Dylan Howard. The band signed to Suburban Noize Records, releasing the live album and DVD “Live and Lawless” in 2008 and their sixth studio album, “Swan,” in 2011.

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Unwritten Law is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music and Celebrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Unwritten Law for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Unwritten Law can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sam Smith, St. Lucia and We Were Promised Jetpacks. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Unwritten Law for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

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  • How do I book Unwritten Law to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Unwritten Law for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Unwritten Law, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Unwritten Law or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Unwritten Law for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Unwritten Law, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Unwritten Law, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Unwritten Law speak about?

    Unwritten Law is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music and Celebrity.
  • Who is the agent for Unwritten Law?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Unwritten Law for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Unwritten Law for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Unwritten Law or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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