In 1994, Ash Santilla and Gavin Campbell[a] met at high school in their hometown of Benalla, Victoria, and became good friends, bonding over their shared passion for rock music.

Their first band was named Naybious, inspired by Gavin's sister Lauren's one-eyed doll.

Progress of the band stalled for some time, until 2001 when Santilla and Campbell found each other again in Melbourne and began writing again.

"[citation needed] The band couldn't decide on a name for several months until Dexter rang Santilla and asked him, "What's the model of your car?"

"[citation needed] 67 Special signed with Festival Mushroom Records released the "Hey There Bomb" in 2004.