Hoobastank
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Put three men together, find them a name that would grasp the interests of music fans equals pop-rock group Hoobastank. The band started to make a name for themselves when romantic ballad "The Reason" hit the airwaves and gained a multiplatinum second album The Reason thereafter. Recently, the post-grunge band released third monsteriffic album Every Man For Himself.
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[edit] About
[edit] Coming Together
Douglas Robb, vocalist of Hoobastank said in their message boards, that the band name was taken from the middle name of a religious icon. But actually, they had remarked that it only sounded good and that the band name had no particular meaning, its just that Doug loves to joke around specially when asked about where the band got an incredibly unique name.
This ardent trio came together during a Battle of the Bands in Agoura Hills, CA in 1994. There was originally four band members that had a pleasant local career and was able to release a first album in 1998 entitled They Sure Don't Make Basketball Shorts Like They Used To. Not so long after, they attacted record label Island Records.
In 2001, the band got to release self-titled album under a major record label. Breakthrough single Crawling In The Dark sky-rocketed to the top of a number of hit charts; whereas second single Running Away surpassed what the first hit achieved, gaining higher positions in the charts. The first record Hoobastank (album) also landed top spots in the charts and ultimately gained a Platinum Certification.
[edit] A Founded Career
After the silencing of the band behind guitarist Dan Estrin's minibike accident, the band resurrected themselves with the release of second monster hit album The Reason, their single with the same title drove the fans outrageously fanatical with the song receiving massive airplay, gaining top spots in the Billboard 200, charts in the US, Canada and Australia.
The single debuted at #45 of the Billboard Charts, peaked at #2 of the Billboard Hot 100, #3 at the Billboard 200, #1 in Canada, #10 in Australia, and ultimately became topper in the World Airplay Chart. Their song "The Reason" was indeed the reason for their conquering the music scene.
Their latest album entitled Every Man For Himself is currently a certified Gold Record and is bringing to us breakout hits Inside Of You and If I Were You.
[edit] The Band
| Member | Random Facts |
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| Douglas Robb |
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| Dan Estrin |
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| Chris Hesse |
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| Markku Lappalainen |
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[edit] Awards & Certifications
[edit] Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
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| 2001 | Hoobastank (album) | Platinum |
| 2003 | The Reason | 2x Platinum |
| 2006 | Every Man For Himself | Gold |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US Hot 100 | US Mainstream Rock | US Modern Rock | Album |
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| 2001 | Crawling In The Dark | 68 | 7 | 3 | Hoobastank (album) |
| 2002 | Running Away | 44 | 9 | 2 | Hoobastank (album) |
| 2002 | Remember Me | - | 28 | 23 | Hoobastank (album) |
| 2003 | Out Of Control | - | 16 | 9 | The Reason |
| 2004 | The Reason (song) | 2 | 1 | 4 | The Reason |
| 2004 | Same Direction | - | 20 | 14 | The Reason |
| 2005 | Disappear | - | 29 | 24 | The Reason |
| 2006 | If I Were You | - | 32 | 23 | Every Man For Himself |
| 2006 | Inside Of You | - | 27 | 27 | Every Man For Himself |
[edit] News
[edit] Tours & Concerts
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 1997 Independent |
1998 Independent |
 November 20, 2001 Island Records |
 December 9, 2003 Island Records |
 May 16, 2006 Island Records |
[edit] Other artists
[edit] Similar artists
[edit] Influences
[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Trivia
- Josh Moreau has been playing the bass in many band appearances, but there hasn't been any official announcement as to him being a part of the band permanently.
- Hoobastank has been featured twice in comic book turned movie soundtracks namely Spiderman 2 and Daredevil.
- After the freak accident involving Dan Estrin and a minibike, he met with his rather bizarre fears of getting his head shaved and cut open, and getting a catheter.
[edit] Reviews
- "Hooba" or "The Stank" managed to be romantic but not overly mushy. They were able to give out songs inspired by love and the rhythm would definitely make you reminisce about sweet kisses, smiles and the love of your life. They are generally cool in every simple way. - Vheliefish 04:14, 1 November 2006 (PST)
