Despite being considered a New York City band, STAR STAR originally formed in Los Angeles. The bands original Los Angeles line up would break away prior to the debut album. Mid way through recording the "Go Go Girls In Love" album STAR STAR returned to NYC and inducted guitarist Kane Dailey (later replaced by Jay Hening). Although Darcy Drash performed drums on the record Deon Molyneux would take over once the sessions were complete. Signing to the Roadrunner label STAR STAR took a nine month period to record the second album ("The Love Drag Years") with producers Neil Kernon, Earle Mankey and Richard Gottehrer across studios in New York, Los Angeles and New England. A dark period followed when singer Johnnie Holliday suffered a serious car accident in Greece, undergoing a number of major surgeries the following years. Further major blows were struck when guitarist Jay Henning committed suicide and drummer Deon died from cancer two years later. Original STAR STAR members Johnnie & Weeds are now joined by drummer Chris and singer "Trashette" Fiona Tzavara. A live album was due to be released but is indefinitely delayed due to some legal issues. 2012 marked Star Star's return to the studio to record a new CD containing 18 songs.