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3 Doors Down

3 Doors Down is an American rock band from Template:City-state, formed in 1996. Founded by Brad Arnold (vocals and drums), Matt Roberts (guitar), and Todd Harrell (bass).[1] The band signed to Universal Records after the success of their song "Kryptonite". The band has since sold well over 16 million records worldwide since their debut album, The Better Life, which was released in 2000.

History

Early years (1996-2000)

3 Doors Down was formed by drummer vocalist Brad Arnold, guitarist Matt Roberts and bassist Todd Harrell. The three were friends who had grown up together in Escatawpa, and who all shared a common interest in rock music. The band began playing locally around the city, playing a mix of both cover songs and original songs that would eventually be recorded on their first release. Brad Arnold eventually ended up not only drumming, but also acting as the group's singer, mainly because, as he puts it, "nobody else would do it, but I did and enjoyed it." Arnold is also their lyricist, and wrote some of their early hits when he was 15, often working on songs during math class.[2]

The band eventually began to tour outside of their city, and it was during a trip to Foley, Alabama that they came up with their official name. When the three men were walking through the town, they saw a building where some letters had fallen off of its sign, and it read "Doors Down." Since at the time they consisted of three people, they added the "3" to create "3 Doors Down."

A couple years after performing together, Todd Harrell asked guitarist Chris Henderson to join the band in order to make the sound more full. They recorded a demo CD of their original songs at Lincoln Recording Studio in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Radio station 97.9 WCPR started playing the EP version of "Kryptonite", and it became the #1 requested song on the station for over 15 weeks and led to Universal Records signing the band.

The Better Life (2000-2001)

3 Doors Down's first album, The Better Life was released on February 2 , 2000, and went on to become the 11th best-selling album of that year, selling over 3 million copies. It has since been certified 6x platinum, thanks in large part to the international hit singles, "Kryptonite", "Loser", and "Duck and Run". A fourth single, "Be Like That", also did well and was actually re-recorded for the 2001 film American Pie 2, with alternate lyrics for the first 3 lines. This version is known as "The American Pie 2 Edit".

For recording the album, Brad Arnold recorded both the vocal and drum parts. However, when touring to support The Better Life, the band hired a drummer so that Arnold could perform at the front of the stage.

Away from the Sun (2002)

Session drummer Josh Freese was hired to record drums for Away from the Sun. Also, Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson produced and performed on three tracks for the record, "Dangerous Game", "Dead Love", and "Wasted Me", but only "Dangerous Game" would appear on the finished product. The band hired Canadian Daniel Adair to play drums for the Away From the Sun tour. He would go on to record the drums for the band's next studio release, and was with the band aboard the U.S.S George Washington (CVN 73) to film the music video "When I'm Gone".

Another 700 Miles (2003)

In 2003, 3 Doors Down released a live E.P. entitled Another 700 Miles consisting of recordings from a live performance by the band in Chicago, Illinois. Another 700 Miles has since been certified Gold in the United States. Besides featuring some of 3 Doors Down's hit singles from their previous two albums, the E.P. also contains a version of the popular Lynyrd Skynyrd song "That Smell".

In 2003, the band began hosting the annual "3 Doors Down and Friends" benefit concert, through the band's own charity The Better Life Foundation. In 2006, this event was held at the Mobile Convention Center, with proceeds benefiting Hurricane Katrina survivors. As residents of Escawtawpa, the members of the band saw the effects of Katrina's devastation.[3]

Seventeen Days (2005-2007)

The band's third studio album, 2005's Seventeen Days, has since been certified platinum. "Let Me Go" and "Behind Those Eyes" charted with the most success. "Live for Today", "Landing in London" (on which Bob Seger provided back-up vocals and guitar), and "Here by Me" were also released as singles. During the Seventeen Days tour, the band appeared alongside southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, as well as headlined many shows of their own.

Also in 2005, the band released a live DVD entitled Away from the Sun: Live from Houston, Texas. The DVD was produced and directed by Academy Award nominated Alex Gibney and Doug Biro. It features songs from both The Better Life and Away from the Sun, and even some early sketches of "It's Not Me" and "Father's Son", which were both eventually released on Seventeen Days.

- Greg Upchurch, formerly of Puddle of Mudd, replaced Daniel Adair in 2005, when Adair left to accept the position as drummer and contributing member of Nickelback.[4]

3 Doors Down (2008-present)

3 Doors Down released their self-titled fourth album on May 20, 2008. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 154,000 copies in its first week. It is the band's second consecutive #1 album on the chart after Seventeen Days, as well their fourth album to reach the Top Ten.[5] The album contains the hit singles "It's Not My Time", "Train", "Let Me Be Myself" (currently featured in a GEICO commercial) and "Citizen/Soldier", a song written as a tribute to the National Guard. The band has just recently begun writing their next record. It is rumored that they are going back in the studio near the end of the year to record their new album which can be expect to be out by spring/summer 2010.[6] [dead link]

In 2009, 3 Doors Down, along with The Soul Children of Chicago, released the song “In The Presence Of The Lord” on the compilation album Oh Happy Day: An All-Star Music Celebration.[7]

Charity work

The Better Life Foundation

The Better Life Foundation

3 Doors Down started The Better Life Foundation (TBLF) in 2003, with a goal in mind to give as many children as possible a better life. Since its inception TBLF has supported numerous charities nationwide, as well as providing aid and assistance to the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina.

When the Mississippi town of Waveland took an especially hard hit from Katrina, the charity was able to purchase three police cars and a fire truck to help with rescue efforts. Also, in connection with Wal-Mart, were able to supply the town with three semi-trucks full of rescue supplies. There was also extensive support from TBLF in providing funding for rebuilding efforts in the town

3 Doors Down and The Better Life Foundation host a yearly show in at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, MS to raise money for the charity. In addition to a concert from 3 Doors Down and friends, there is also an auction, which includes numerous items from musical friends, sports icons, and other various supporters of the band and the charity. There is an average of sixty items auctioned off yearly, and proceeds are given to TBLF.

This year's show will feature 3 Doors Down, MuzikMafia, and Switchfoot.

Past performers include, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Shinedown, Alter Bridge, Staind, Hinder, Tracy Lawrence, Sara Evans, and others.

Past auction items include a Paul Stanley guitar played on the KISS Farewell Tour, a total of four Roger Bourget motorcycles, access to the Dale Jr. racing suite, numerous signed guitars and sports memorabilia, just to name a few.

Information about the charity can be found at http://www.thebetterlifefoundation.org

Members

Current members

Former members

  • Daniel Adair - drums, percussion
  • Richard Liles — drums, percussion

Discography

Studio Albums

Year Album Details Peak Chart Positions Certifications[8][9]
US AUS CAN NZ GER FIN
2000 The Better Life 7 16 6 19 45 23
  • US: 6× Platinum
  • CAN: 2× Platinum
2002 Away from the Sun 8 8  — 11 28  —
  • US: 4× Platinum
  • CAN: Platinum
2005 Seventeen Days 1  — 6  — 6 17
  • US: Platinum
  • CAN:Gold
2008 3 Doors Down 1  — 3 22 6 28
  • US: Gold
  • CAN:Gold
2010/2011 3DD V  —  —  —  —  —  —  —

EPs

Year Album Details Peak Chart Positions Certifications
US AUS CAN NZ UK GER
2003 Another 700 Miles 20 26 21  —  — 17 Gold
2005 Acoustic EP 38 49  —  —  —  —  —

Digital albums

DVDs

  • 3 Doors Down: One Red Light (November 2004)
  • 3 Doors Down: Live in Houston, Texas — Away from the Sun (2005, Monster Music)
  • 3 Doors Down "Behind Those Eyes"—a documentary by Alex Gibney which films the transition of the band from the Away from the Sun tour's last two dates, through the recording of Seventeen Days, and through the hurricane-plagued Seventeen Days tour ending with drummer Greg Upchurch's call to get home to witness the birth of his son Jackson. (Still unreleased)
  • The band produced their own live performance DVD of the unexpected end to their Seventeen Days tour. (Still unreleased)

Singles

Year Title Peak Chart Positions Certifications Album
US Hot 100[10] Mod. Rock[10] Main. Rock[10] US Pop 100[10] US Hot Adult Top 40[10] AUS CAN NZ SWI UK Rock Chart GER
2000 "Kryptonite" 3 1 1 — 3 8 5 2 2 1 85 Platinum The Better Life
2001 "Loser" 55 2 1 2 1 1 2 5 8 2 78
"Duck and Run" 110 11 1 — — 17 20 — 28 24 —
"Be Like That" 24 22 10 — — 9 13 8 10 10 —
2003 "When I'm Gone" 4 2 1 — 1 1 5 1 1 3 — Gold Away From the Sun
"The Road I'm On" — 24 8 — — 9 15 — — 13 —
2004 "Here Without You" 5 23 18 — 1 2 10 1 61 1 23 Platinum
"Away From the Sun" 62 33 20 — 5 8 4 16 22 10 — Gold
2005 "Let Me Go" 14 14 6 8 3 4 3 10 8 1 55 Gold Seventeen Days
"Behind Those Eyes" — 25 12 — — 14 19 — 35 33 —
"Live For Today" — 31 18 — — 52 — — 73 — —
"Here By Me" — — — 81 26 60 — — — 74 —
2006 "Landing In London" (ft. Bob Seger) — — 32 — 31 — 55 — — — 79
2008 "It's Not My Time" 17 5 1 18 1 2 18 1 1 3 37 Platinum 3 Doors Down
"Train" — 29 10 — — 2 18 23 — 34 —
"Let Me Be Myself" 122 — — 52 12 8 10 9 19 12 95
"Citizen/Soldier" 96 — 19 — — 1 4 12 12 8 —

References

  1. ^ Proefrock, Stacia. "3 Doors Down > Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-02-07.
  2. ^ "Interview with Brad Arnold". songfacts. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
  3. ^ Waddell, Ray. "3 Doors Down Plots Benefit, New Album" Billboard, October 16, 2006. Accessed October 12, 2007.
  4. ^ "3 Doors Down Grab Muddy Drummer". TotalRock.com. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
  5. ^ "3 Doors Down Cruises To No.1 On Album Chart". 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-28.
  6. ^ "3 Doors Down Official Website". News. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
  7. ^ "Jon Bon Jovi, Queen Latifah go gospel for "Day"". Reuters. March 27, 2009.
  8. ^ http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH
  9. ^ http://www.cria.ca/cert_db_search.php
  10. ^ a b c d e "Artist Chart History - 3 Doors Down". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-06-28. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

External links


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