Maroon 5

9094 Following

Updated 1 September 2023

Band Name: Maroon 5
Band members:

Adam Levine
Jesse Carmichael
James Valentine
Matt Flynn
PJ Morton
Sam Farrar

Origin: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Founded: 1994
Genre: Pop, pop rock, funk rock, blue-eyed soul, soft rock

Biography & Career

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Maroon 5 is renowned for their pop-rock sound. The band, originally named Kara's Flowers, was established in 1994 and rebranded as Maroon 5 in 2001, with the addition of James Valentine on lead guitar. Their breakthrough came with their first album "Songs About Jane," which was released in 2002 and achieved quadruple platinum status by 2005, earning them a Grammy for Best New Artist.

The group has undergone several member changes over time, with the most significant being the replacement of bassist Mickey Madden by Sam Farrar in 2020 following Madden's arrest. Despite this, they've maintained their success, releasing a total of seven albums to date, including "It Won't Be Soon Before Long," "Hands All Over," "V," and their latest, "Jordi."

Maroon 5's impressive discography includes chart-topping hits such as "Moves Like Jagger," "Sugar," and "Girls Like You," helping them sell over 135 million records around the globe, making them one of the best-selling music artists worldwide. They've also graced the stage at prestigious events like the Super Bowl LIII halftime show and the Shine a Light tribute concert. As of now, in 2023, the band continues to make waves in the music industry. Their second single "Moves like Jagger" has become the second most downloaded song ever. Their upcoming performance in Bahrain in November 2023, is eagerly anticipated by fans.

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