Train

Train formed in the late 1990s, with Pat Monahan as lead vocalist and songwriter. Their 2001 album 'Drops of Jupiter' brought them mainstream attention, anchored by the title track's orchestral pop sound. Over the next decade, they maintained a steady presence with albums like 'Save Me, San Francisco' and 'California 37', developing a style that mixed pop, rock, and folk elements without settling into one genre.

Their 2009 single 'Hey, Soul Sister' became a massive commercial hit, driven by its ukulele riff and Monahan's earnest delivery. That song's success defined their middle period, though later work like 'Angel In Blue Jeans' and 'AM Gold' showed them adapting to shifting pop landscapes. The band's lineup has included guitarist Jimmy Stafford and drummer Scott Underwood, with Monahan remaining the consistent focal point.

In 2011, Underwood was injured in a motorcycle accident but recovered and rejoined the group. More recently, Monahan faced criticism for comments he made about women in 2020, which he apologized for. Through these incidents, Train has kept recording and touring, releasing albums like 'A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat' in 2017 and 'AM Gold' in 2022.