The Numbers Band, also known as 15-60-75, is a legendary band from Kent, Ohio. Formed in 1970, the band has spent more than five decades developing a distinctive sound that defies easy categorization, drawing from blues, jazz, rock, and avant-garde influences. At the heart of The Numbers Band’s identity is their legendary live performance, an electrifying combination of raw energy, extended improvisation, soulful vocals, and fearless musicianship.
What sets The Numbers Band apart is their ability to transcend genre and create an experience that is as unpredictable as it is powerful. Each performance becomes its own musical journey, allowing the band to explore, improvise, and evolve in the moment while drawing audiences into the music. No two shows are exactly alike, making every performance a unique expression of the band’s enduring creativity and chemistry.
For more than five decades, The Numbers Band has continued to build a legacy rooted in exploration, spontaneity, and the transformative power of live music. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering their sound for the first time, experiencing The Numbers Band live is an opportunity to witness a singular piece of music history and to become part of a musical tradition that continues to captivate and inspire audiences.
Out Of Obscurity, Into Oblivion: A Film About The Numbers Band
A Film by Jason Prufer
Out of Obscurity, Into Oblivion is a raw, immersive cinéma vérité rock documentary chronicling the enduring legacy of Kent, Ohio’s legendary The Numbers Band. An epic musical journey from the depths of the Midwest, 15-60-75 (also known as The Numbers Band) have played without pause for over half a century. Their story collides with the Blues, the Kent State shootings, DEVO, Chrissie Hynde, and more.
Blending electrifying live performances with rare archival footage and firsthand accounts, the film captures a band that has remained fiercely independent while shaping the sound and spirit of Northeast Ohio’s underground music scene. From smoky clubs to seismic cultural moments, their story unfolds as both a meditation on longevity and a testament to artistic integrity.
This film takes you inside their music and their myth, offering a front-row seat to one of America’s most uncompromising underground bands. At once intimate and expansive, Out of Obscurity, Into Oblivion is not just a portrait of a band, but a living document of a place, a time, and decades of shape shifting artistry.
