Third Eye Blind

Third Eye Blind: A Story of Rock 'n' Roll Ups and Downs

Third Eye Blind, hailing from the vibrant music scene of San Francisco, California, emerged in 1993. After years of lineup shuffles in the early and mid-90s, the songwriting duo of Stephan Jenkins (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Kevin Cadogan (lead guitar) secured their first major label deal with Elektra Records in 1996.

Their self-titled debut album, released in 1997, showcased a core lineup including Jenkins, Cadogan, Arion Salazar (bass guitar), and Brad Hargreaves (drums). The album catapulted them to mainstream success, becoming a platinum-selling sensation.

Following the release of their second album, "Blue," in 1999, Cadogan's departure from the band under controversial circumstances marked a turning point. Despite the setback, Third Eye Blind continued their journey, albeit with numerous lineup changes and extended gaps between albums over the next fifteen years.

"Out of the Vein" (2003) and "Ursa Major" (2009) featured guitarist Tony Fredianelli, who eventually left the band, leaving Jenkins and Hargreaves as the remaining core members.

The mid-2010s brought renewed stability with the addition of Kryz Reid (lead guitar), Alex Kopp (keyboards), and Alex LeCavalier (bass guitar). This lineup marked a period of increased productivity, resulting in the albums "Dopamine" (2015) and a string of EPs, "We Are Drugs" (2016) and "Thanks for Everything" (2018).

After Kopp's departure and the arrival of Colin Creev, the band released their sixth and seventh studio albums, "Screamer" (2019) and "Our Bande Apart" (2021), showcasing their enduring creativity.

Third Eye Blind's legacy remains deeply rooted in the late 90s, where both "Third Eye Blind" and "Blue" achieved platinum-selling status in the United States, cementing their place as a significant force in the rock scene.