Almost Taken originated in Jefferson City, MO. In September of 2015, Almost Taken released their single, "Ashes", which debuted on the Christian Rock Billboard Charts at #28. Over the next few weeks Ashes began to climb the charts, topping out at #14. All in total the single stayed on the charts for nearly 30 weeks, propelling the band forward with the momentum they needed to start 2016 off right. They have played with the bands like: Kutless, Attaboy, Abandon, Sidewalk Prophets, Pop Evil, The City Harmonic, Red Sun Rising, The Great Romance, and many others. Their shows have been at a variety of venues, from Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rallies, Church youth events, to large music festivals. With influences such as: Foo Fighters, Red, Switchfoot, Chevelle, and Breaking Benjamin, a show by Almost Taken features high energy, original, hard rock music with screaming guitar solos and clear melodic vocals. Almost Taken is a band from Jefferson City, MO. Sharing their story through their music.