Vancouver hard rock and roll group Jet Dark Stare were founded in 2007 by Fishing rod Dark (vocalist), who began writing music after getting frustrated using the creative path of his former music group. After conference Shane Hayes (bass), Dark formed Jet Dark Stare (the name was influenced by an image of Johnny Money) with Hayes, Turn (acoustic guitar), Dave Muselman (acoustic guitar), and Dan Swinimer (drums). The group authorized with Isle and caused songwriter/maker Jeff Johnson on its debut recording, In This Existence, that was released in July 2008.