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3AE
3AE was a pop trio from Los Angeles formed in the early 2000s by Chris Anderson, Doug Anderson, and Michael Owens. The song had a hopeful, anthemic quality...
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3AE was a pop trio from Los Angeles formed in the early 2000s by Chris Anderson, Doug Anderson, and Michael Owens. The song had a hopeful, anthemic quality that connected with listeners.
They put out a few albums over the next several years: "Live from the Soul" in 2003, "Love & Other Illusions" in 2005, and "One Step Closer" in 2008. Their sound shifted from straightforward pop-rock toward more introspective material. Michael Owens left the group in 2007, and Doug Anderson later faced some legal issues that complicated things for the band.
Chris Anderson handled most of the lead vocals and songwriting, while Doug Anderson played guitar and keyboards. Michael Owens was the drummer until his departure. The group hasn't been active for a while, but "Beyond the Sun" still turns up occasionally on playlists and radio.
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