Candlebox

Candlebox is an American alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington. Since their formation in 1990, the group has released five studio albums, which have achieved multi-platinum and gold certification, as well as numerous charting singles, a compilation, and a CD+DVD.
Formed in November 1990, Candlebox originally went by the name Uncle Duke; they changed their name the following year, purportedly inspired by lyrics from the Midnight Oil song "Tin Legs and Tin Mines". The band was originally composed of Kevin Martin on lead guitar and vocals and Scott Mercado on drums. They then added Peter Klett on guitar and Bardi Martin on bass in late 1991.

Candlebox was the first successful act on Madonna's Maverick Records, which went on to sign Alanis Morissette, Deftones and The Prodigy. They found immediate success with the release of their self-titled debut album in July 1993.
Krusen departed from Candlebox in 1999 and was replaced by Shannon Larkin of Ugly Kid Joe. Bardi Martin also left to attend college and was replaced by Rob Redick, formerly of Dig. By 2000, Candlebox went on hiatus. According to Martin, the band was unhappy with their record contract and attempted to be freed from Maverick by disbanding. The label considered Martin the sole remaining band member, but after two years of disputes over recording an obligatory fourth Candlebox album, Martin was terminated. As of 2007, Martin has received no royalties from album sales since 2001 and won't until the fourth record is paid back. Other band members, however, do receive royalties. Is reported that Kevin Martin now does receive royalties from record sales according to a response on the bands Facebook page to a question asked by a fan
After troubles with Maverick, Candlebox went on indefinite hiatus in 2000 after an alleged attempt to be freed from their contract. The band reunited in 2006, and two years later, they released their fourth album Into the Sun, followed by an extensive tour.

Current members


Kevin Martin - vocals, guitar (1990–present)


Peter Klett - lead guitar (1991–present)


Scott Mercado - drums (1990–1997, 2006–present)


Sean Hennesy - rhythm guitar (2006–present)


Adam Kury - bass (2007–present)

Former members

Bardi Martin - bass (1991–1999, 2006–2007)
Dave Krusen - drums (1997–1999)
Shannon Larkin - drums (1999–2000)
Rob Redick - bass (1999–2000)
Robbie Allen - guitars (1998–2000)

Albums
Candlebox (1993)
Lucy (1995)
Happy Pills (1998)
Into the Sun (2008)
Love Stories & Other Musings (2012)

Disappearing in Airports (2016)