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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

Adam Kury

2007

Bass guitar

BJ Kerwin

2021

Brian Quinn

2015

Guitar

Island Styles

2016

Kevin Martin

1991

Guitar

Lead vocals

Mike Leslie

N/A

Peter Klett

1991

Guitar

Scott Mercado

2006

Membranophone

Sean Hennesy

2006

Guitar

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Bardi Martin

1991
1997

Bass guitar

Bardi Martin

2006
2007

Bass guitar

Dave Krusen

1997
1999

Membranophone

Robbie Allen

1998
2000

Guitar

Rob Redick

1999
2000

Bass guitar

Scott Mercado

1991
1997

Membranophone

Shannon Larkin

1999
2000

Membranophone

Story of Candlebox

Candlebox: A Seattle Grunge Legacy

Hailing from Seattle, Washington, Candlebox emerged in 1990, quickly establishing themselves as a force in the burgeoning grunge scene. Their self-titled debut album, released in July 1993, catapulted them to immediate success. Fueled by the powerful singles "Change," "You," "Far Behind," and "Cover Me," the album achieved quadruple platinum certification from the RIAA. "Far Behind," in particular, cracked the top 20 charts.

Following up with the gold-certified Lucy (1995) and Happy Pills (1998), Candlebox’s trajectory was unfortunately interrupted by label disputes, leading to their disbandment in 2000.

However, the Seattle sound wasn't silenced for long. The band reunited in 2006, proving their enduring appeal. Their post-reunion output includes five more studio albums: Into the Sun (2008), Love Stories & Other Musings (2012), Disappearing in Airports (2016), Wolves (2021), and their final album, The Long Goodbye, released August 25, 2023. Beyond these albums, their catalog also includes a compilation album and a CD/DVD release.

Early Days (1990-1992):

Initially comprised of vocalist Kevin Martin, guitarist Peter Klett, bassist Bardi Martin, and drummer Scott Mercado, Candlebox honed their craft in Seattle’s vibrant music scene. By 1992, they were regular fixtures in renowned clubs like RKCNDY and Farside, building a dedicated following. An eight-song EP caught the attention of Maverick Records, sealing their deal with the label and setting the stage for their breakthrough.

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