Harry and the Potters are an American alternative rock band known for spawning the genre of wizard rock. Founded in Norwood, Massachusetts, the group is primarily composed of Joe and Paul DeGeorge, who both perform under the persona of the titular character from the Harry Potter book series.Harry and the Potters are known for their elaborate live performances. Because of their influence, Harry and the Potters developed a cult following within the Harry Potter fandom.
The duo founded the independent record label Eskimo Laboratories, and starred in the documentary films We Are Wizards and Wizard Rockumentary. They also co-founded charity organisation the Harry Potter Alliance, and formed the Wizard Rock EP of the Month Club, an extended play syndicate, and with it collaborated with many wizard rock musicians.
Since the band's formation in 2002, they have released three full-length studio albums, six extended plays, and one compilation album, and have appeared in a further three compilation albums. The Boston Phoenix has called Harry and the Potters the "Pink Floyd of Potterdom."
The duo founded the independent record label Eskimo Laboratories, and starred in the documentary films We Are Wizards and Wizard Rockumentary. They also co-founded charity organisation the Harry Potter Alliance, and formed the Wizard Rock EP of the Month Club, an extended play syndicate, and with it collaborated with many wizard rock musicians.
Since the band's formation in 2002, they have released three full-length studio albums, six extended plays, and one compilation album, and have appeared in a further three compilation albums. The Boston Phoenix has called Harry and the Potters the "Pink Floyd of Potterdom."
