Showoff was a pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois led by vocalist (and auxiliary guitarist) Chris Envy. The band sold 34,000 albums in its career. Showoff was formed in 1997 in Villa Park, Illinois. In the beginning the idea was to start a 50s style rock 'n roll group. The band consisted of Chris Envy (a.k.a. Chris Messer) (vocals/guitar), Daniel Castady (drums), Graham Jordan (guitar), and Dave Envy (a.k.a. Dave Hyde) (bass). Very early on they needed a P.