Train
Background information
Origin	San Francisco, California, USA
Genre(s)	Rock Alternative rock Roots rock
Years active	1994 – present
Label(s)	Sony BMG Columbia Aware Records
Website	www.trainline.com
Members
Patrick Monahan Scott Underwood Jimmy Stafford Brandon Bush Johnny Colt
Former members
Rob Hotchkiss (1994–2002) Charlie Colin (1994–2003)

Train is a Grammy Award winning rock band formed in San Francisco, California. To date, three of their albums have peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and have sold a total of over four million albums in the US. Three of their songs have been top 20 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 including their biggest hit "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)". Train has found success on modern adult contemporary radio stations, where they have had eight songs in the top 20 of the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart. Image File history File links Train-alive-at-last-promo. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... “San Francisco” redirects here. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Sony BMG Music Entertainment logo. ... For the British comedian, see Patrick Monahan (comedian). ... Scott Underwood is the drummer in the Grammy Award-winning band Train. ... Jimmy Stafford is the lead guitarist of the band Train. ... Johnny Colt is the original bassist for The Black Crowes. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... “San Francisco” redirects here. ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) is an alternative rock song by California rock band Train on their sophomore album Drops of Jupiter (2001). ... Modern adult contemporary (or Modern AC) is a popular and influential hybrid radio format. ... Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks (formerly known as Adult Top 40) is a variation on the United States Billboard charts. ...

History

Emergence and first album

The group started out in San Francisco with only two members, Patrick Monahan (lead vocals) who was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Rob Hotchkiss (guitar, vocals), who performed in coffee houses and local clubs. Monahan had previously been a member of a Led Zeppelin cover band before turning his attention to creating his own music. After deciding to form a full band, the duo recruited Jimmy Stafford on guitar, Charlie Colin on bass and, at a later date, Scott Underwood as drummer. Train attempted to get signed under Columbia Records in 1996 but were rejected. By 1997 they were touring nationally, opening concerts for groups such as Barenaked Ladies and Counting Crows. For the British comedian, see Patrick Monahan (comedian). ... For the bands 1969 self-titled debut album, see Led Zeppelin (album). ... A cover band (or covers band) is a band that plays only cover songs. ... Jimmy Stafford is the lead guitarist of the band Train. ... Scott Underwood is the drummer in the Grammy Award-winning band Train. ... Columbia Records is the oldest brand name in recorded sound, dating back to 1888, and was the first record company to produce pre-recorded records as opposed to blank cylinders. ... Barenaked Ladies (often abbreviated BNL or occasionally BnL) is a Canadian alternative rock band currently composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Steven Page, Ed Robertson, Tyler Stewart, and formerly Andy Creeggan. ... Counting Crows is an American Folk Rock band originating from Berkeley, California. ...

The band members financed their self-titled debut, which cost them a total of $25,000 to produce. Columbia Records agreed to sign Train under Aware Records after hearing their first album. Their song "Free" saw significant airplay on mainstream rock radio stations after it was featured in the TV show Party of Five, but the song failed to cross over onto other radio formats. Train then released the song "Meet Virginia" as a single. The song became a major hit on modern adult contemporary radio stations, and became a top 20 pop hit. The success of "Meet Virginia" helped their album graduate from the Top Heatseekers chart and enter the top half of the Billboard 200. Train (self-titled) Train is Trains first album, released in 1998. ... // Aware Records is a record label primarily existent to scout unsigned acts and to promote their initial album releases and increase general overall exposure. ... Party of Five is an American dramatic television series that premiered on FOX Network, September 12, 1994 and ended on May 3, 2000 after six seasons. ... Top Heatseekers is a weekly albums chart introduced by Billboard magazine in 1993 whose purpose is to highlight sales by new and developing musical recording artists. ...

Drops of Jupiter

Pat Monahan performing in West Palm Beach

Prior to the release of their second album, the band issued the single "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)". The song entered the Hot 100 on March 10, 2001, and spent over a year on the chart (53 weeks) before being relegated to the recurrents chart. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Monahan performing in West Palm Beach Patrick Pat Monahan was born February 28, 1969 in Erie (Waterford), Pennsylvania. ... Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) is an alternative rock song by California rock band Train on their sophomore album Drops of Jupiter (2001). ... The Hot 100 Singles Recurrents chart is one of the many charts associated with Billboard magazine. ... The Grammy Award for Best Rock Song has been awarded since 1992. ... The Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) has been awarded since 1963. ...

The album Drops of Jupiter was released on March 27, 2001, and became Train's first multiplatinum album, due in part to the strength of the leading single. It was produced by Brendan O' Brien, who had previously worked for bands such as Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. The album was Train's first top 10 album, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard 200. The album was also a top 10 hit in the UK, where it peaked at number 8. In 2002, co-founder Rob Hotchkiss left the band to pursue a solo career. Also in 2002, Train was chosen to do a cover of Aerosmith's classic rock song "Dream On" on an episode of MTV's show Icon that was dedicated entirely to Aerosmith. Train now performs the song live at many of their concerts. Drops of Jupiter Drops of Jupiter (single) Drops of Jupiter is Trains second album which was released in 2001. ... Brendan OBrien is a record producer, engineer and mixer who has worked with many artists, including Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Our Lady Peace, Aerosmith, The Wallflowers, Matthew Sweet, Limp Bizkit, Velvet Revolver, Lifehouse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, KoЯn, Follow For Now, Trey Anastasio... This article is about the rock group. ... This article is about the recording artist. ... This article is about the musician. ... This article is about the band Aerosmith. ... Dream On is a rock song by Aerosmith from their 1973 debut album, Aerosmith. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ...

My Private Nation and For Me, It's You

The band's third album, My Private Nation, was released in June 2003 with "Calling All Angels" as the lead single. "Calling All Angels" became Train's third top 20 hit, and was a major hit on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart. The album's second single was "When I Look To The Sky", which was also a Hot 100 hit. In 2004, their non-album song "Ordinary" was featured in the movie Spider-Man 2. In 2007, it was featured again, this time in the NBC Heroes series. The music video for "Ordinary" was in rotation on MTV, but the song only charted on the Adult Top 40. In July 2005, after the song was featured in an advertising campaign for Cingular, the band released "Get to Me" as the final single from My Private Nation. "Get to Me" reached #9 on the Billboard Adult Top 40. The band released their first live album, Alive at Last, in 2004. My Private Nation is Trains third album, released on June 3, 2003. ... Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreciated to just AC, is a type of radio format that plays mainstream and pop music, without hip-hop or rap since, as per the name, it is geared more towards adults than teens. ... This article is about the 2004 film. ... Heroes is an American science fiction drama television series, created by Tim Kring, which premiered on NBC on September 25, 2006. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Cingular Wireless is the largest United States mobile phone company, with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ... Alive at Last Alive at Last is a live album recorded at Workplay Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama over three consecutive nights from June 9 to June 11, 2004. ...

Train began recording their fourth studio album, For Me, It's You, in Atlanta during the summer of 2005. They released the first single "Cab" on November 14, and the album was released on January 31, 2006. The album and the single both saw disappointing sales, and For Me, It's You is the only Train album yet to be certified Gold by the RIAA. The album was the first Train album that included new members Johnny Colt on bass and Brandon Bush on keyboards. For Me, Its You For Me, Its You is Trains fourth studio album, released on January 31st, 2006. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Since November 2006, the band has taken a break from recording and touring to be with friends and family. In February 2007, the official Train website announced lead singer Pat Monahan will be releasing a solo album, Last of Seven, on September 18, 2007. The first single, "Her Eyes", was released in July. The song is available for download at iTunes. Afterwards, Pat will get back with Train to record their fifth studio album. This article is about the iTunes application. ...

Discography

Studio albums

1. Train Image File history File links This image is of a music album or single cover, and the copyright for it is most likely owned by either the publisher of the album or the artist(s) which produced the music in question. ... Train (self-titled) Train is Trains first album, released in 1998. ... February 24, 1998 #76 (US) #1 (US Heatseekers) 1,000,000 US Sales.

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Live albums

Alive at Last (November 2, 2004) Image File history File links Trains album Alive at Last cover. ... Alive at Last Alive at Last is a live album recorded at Workplay Theatre in Birmingham, Alabama over three consecutive nights from June 9 to June 11, 2004. ... is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Other

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EPs

One and a Half (1999) Image File history File links Trains album One and a Half. ... One and a Half One and a Half is an album of Train. ... This article is about the year. ...

Singles

“Hot 100” redirects here. ... The Mainstream Rock Tracks chart is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music but are not modern rock (that is, alternative) stations, which are counted in the Modern Rock Tracks chart. ... Modern Rock Tracks is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. ... The Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart (formerly known as Adult Contemporary Singles and only Adult Contemporary) lists the most popular songs weekly calculated by airplay and occasionally sales. ... Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks (formerly known as Adult Top 40) is a variation on the United States Billboard charts. ... See also: 1998 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1998 Record labels established in 1998 // 1998 - The single Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls sets a new hot 100 airplay record, 18 weeks at number one. ... See also: 1999 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1999 Record labels established in 1999 // January 7 After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation. ... See also: 2000 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels established in 2000 // John Tavener is knighted in the New Years Honours List. ... See also: 2001 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2001 Record labels established in 2001 // January 1 Comeback of Guns N Roses in House of Blues Hum disbands. ... Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) is an alternative rock song by California rock band Train on their sophomore album Drops of Jupiter (2001). ... See also: 2001 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2001 Record labels established in 2001 // January 1 Comeback of Guns N Roses in House of Blues Hum disbands. ... See also: 2002 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2002 Record labels established in 2002 // 2002 was marked by significant trends in rock music. ... See also: 2003 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2003 Record labels established in 2003 // January - following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It... See also: 2004 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels established in 2004 2000s in music. ... See also: 2004 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels established in 2004 2000s in music. ... See also: 2005 in heavy metal music 2005 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2005 Record labels established in 2005 Albums released in 2005 January 1 - In most of Europe, copyright expired on a number of classic pop and rock-and-roll songs recorded in 1954 and earlier, including... See also: 2005 in heavy metal music 2005 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2005 Record labels established in 2005 Albums released in 2005 January 1 - In most of Europe, copyright expired on a number of classic pop and rock-and-roll songs recorded in 1954 and earlier, including... See also: 2006 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 Ti // January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ...

External links

Official sites

• Official website

Other links

• TrainDiscuss - Train Fansite and Message Board
• PatMonahan.net - Pat Monahan's Official Solo Artist Website
• Friends Of Train: Fansite