Candlebox

Candlebox
Candlebox in 2013. From left to right: Adam Kury, Kevin Martin, and Scott Mercado
Candlebox in 2013. From left to right: Adam Kury, Kevin Martin, and Scott Mercado
Background information
OriginSeattle, Washington
Genres
Years active
  • 1990–2000
  • 2006–present
Labels
MembersKevin Martin
Adam Kury
Brian Quinn
Island Styles
BJ Kerwin
Past membersPeter Klett
Scott Mercado
Bardi Martin
Robbie Allen
Shannon Larkin
Rob Redick
Mike Leslie
Sean Hennesy
Robin Diaz
Dave Krusen
Websitewww.candleboxrocks.com

Candlebox is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. Since its formation in 1990, the group has released eight studio albums, several charting singles, a compilation, and a CD+DVD.

Candlebox found immediate success with the release of its self-titled debut album in July 1993. Candlebox featured four singles: "Change", "You", "Far Behind" and "Cover Me". "Far Behind" reached the top 20, and the album was certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA.[6] The band's next album, Lucy (1995), was certified gold,[7] and was followed three years later by Happy Pills (1998). After troubles with its record company, Candlebox broke up in 2000. The band reunited in 2006 and they have since released five more studio albums: Into the Sun (2008), Love Stories & Other Musings (2012) Disappearing in Airports (2016), Wolves (2021), and their final album The Long Goodbye released on August 25, 2023.

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