The Why Store, an American rock band formed in Muncie, Indiana, in 1988, initially consisted of bassist Gregory Gardner and guitarist Michael David Smith. The group's early lineup included drummer Omar Adams, who was later replaced by Charlie Bushor in 1992. Lead singer Chris Shaffer joined shortly after the band's formation. After changing their name to The Why Store in 1992, they independently released Welcome to the Why Store and Inside the Why Store, achieving regional success. In 1995, the band signed with MCA's subsidiary Way Cool Music and released their self-titled LP in 1996, which featured the hit single "Lack of Water", reaching Number 1 on the Billboard AAA charts for two weeks. The band toured extensively, including opening for John Mellencamp's "Mr. Happy Go Lucky" tour in 1997. They released Two Beasts in 1998 and a live album, Live at Midnight, in 1999.
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