MAROON 5
Jul 11, 2011
While they were in high school, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album in 1997. After a brief period, they re-formed with guitarist James Valentine, and pursued a new direction as what we now know as Maroon 5. The following year they released their debut album "Songs About Jane", which contained four hit singles: "Harder to Breathe", "This Love", "She Will Be Loved" and "Sunday Morning"; it also enjoyed major chart success, going gold, platinum, and triple platinum in many countries around the world.
Maroon 5 toured throughout 2003-2005, during which time two live albums were released. The band won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2005. Dusick left the band in September 2006, citing injuries sustained by constant touring, and was replaced by Matt Flynn. Maroon 5's second studio album "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" was released in 2007, with the singles "Makes Me Wonder", "Won't Go Home Without You" and "Wake Up Call". The band performed live in two tours between June and November 2007, during which time a compilation of previously unreleased songs, "The B-Side Collection", was released.
Maroon 5's third studio album was recorded in 2009 in Switzerland, where the band was joined by record producer Robert "Mutt" Lange. The album, titled "Hands All Over" was released on September 21, 2010. The album's first single, "Misery", was released on June 22, 2010. Maroon 5 will tour with Train for the summer of 2011, from July 22 to September 24. Christina Aguilera is featured on Maroon 5's latest single "Moves Like Jagger". It premiered live on the NBC show, "The Voice" on June 21, 2011 where both Adam and Christina are voice coaches. Since debuting in 2002, the band has sold over 10 million albums in the United States and nearly 15 million worldwide.
Upcoming Tour Dates With Train:
- July 22 Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - Chula Vista, CA
- July 23 California Mid-State Fair - Paso Robles, CA
- July 25 Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, CA
- July 27 Sandia Casino - Albuquerque, NM
- July 28 Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO
- July 31 Soaring Eagle Casino Resort - Mt. Pleasant, MI
- Aug 2 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - Charlotte, NC
