Artist:Hoobastank
Song:The Reason
Album:Icon
The Reason was a top five hit in 2003. It was the only hit single for the hard rock band Hoobastank. They are still around so that one hit gave them longevity. Hoobastank is from the Los Angeles suburb of Agoura Hills, CA. Lead singer Doug Robb and guitarist Dan Estrin knew each other in high school. After competing in a battle of the bands, they decided to join forces. Bassist Markku Lappallainen and drummer Chris Hesse were brought in to form Hoobastank. What does the name mean? Apparently Robb's brother works for BMW in Germany and Hoobastank is a mispronunciation of the street where he lives. The band had difficulty coming up with a name that wasn't already in use. At least the name is memorable. They started playing local clubs and they released a 1998 album independently. At the time sax player Jeremy Wasser was in the band. But when Island Records signed Hoobastank, they decided to let him go. Their 2001 Island debut album Hoobastank was produced by recording engineer Jim Wirt. It was certified Platinum. For the 2003 album The Reason, the more experienced Howard Benson was brought in to produce. The big bonus was when the single The Reason reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Reason appeared on the May 2004 season finale of Friends. The album was certified 2XPlatinum. Hoobastank released four albums on Island. That was the height of their success. This comp covers the Island years. Since then Hoobastank has recorded for smaller labels. Their 2018 album Push Pull on Napalm Records has a more mainstream rock sound. They are currently on an international tour. Here's the video for The Reason by Hoobastank.
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