Maroon 5 is a pop-rock band that has dominated the charts since their debut in the early 2000s. Fronted by charismatic lead singer Adam Levine, the band is known for catchy hits like "This Love” and "Moves Like Jagger”. Maroon 5's sound blends pop, rock, and funk, appealing to a wide audience and earning them multiple Grammy Awards. They achieved peak popularity in the 2000s and 2010s and continue to release new music and perform worldwide
Maroon 5 Career Highlights
1994-2000
The band was originally formed as Kara's Flowers while the members were still in high school. They released an album, "The Fourth World” in 1997, which failed commercially.
2001
The band reformed under the name Maroon 5, adding guitarist James Valentine to the lineup.
2002
Released their debut album "Songs About Jane” which eventually went multi-platinum.
2005
Grammy Award - Won their first Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
2007
"It Won't Be Soon Before Long" - Released their second album, featuring hits like "Makes Me Wonder" and "Won't Go Home Without You."
2010
"Hands All Over" - Released their third album, which included the hit single "Moves Like Jagger" featuring Christina Aguilera.
2012
"Overexposed" - Released their fourth album, featuring hits like "Payphone" and "One More Night."
2014
"V" - Released their fifth album, featuring the hit single "Maps."
2017
"Red Pill Blues" - Released their sixth album, featuring hits like "What Lovers Do" and "Girls Like You."
2021
"Jordi" - Released their seventh album, named after their late manager Jordan Feldstein, featuring the hit single "Beautiful Mistakes" with Megan Thee Stallion.
Maroon 5Members
Current Members
Adam Levine – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Jesse Carmichael – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
James Valentine – lead guitar, backing vocals
Matt Flynn – drums, percussion
PJ Morton – keyboards, backing vocals
Sam Farrar – bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
Former Members
Mickey Madden – bass guitar (1994-2020)
Ryan Dusick – drums, percussion (1994-2006)
Maroon 5Grammy Awards
2005 Best New Artist.
2006 Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "This Love."
2008 Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "Makes Me Wonder."
3 Most Famous Maroon 5 Songs
1. "This Love" (2004) - A major hit from their debut album "Songs About Jane”.
2. "Moves Like Jagger" (2011) - A collaboration with Christina Aguilera, this song became a global hit and one of the band's most recognizable tracks.
3. "Sugar" (2015) - From the album "V” "Sugar" became a huge hit and is known for its popular music video.
Maroon 5 Quotes
Adam Levine on their success
We've worked really hard to get where we are, and we’re grateful for every opportunity that comes our way."
On their sound
We’ve always tried to push ourselves to evolve musically while staying true to the core of what makes us Maroon 5."
Maroon 5Scandal/Gossip/Trivia
- Mickey Madden's Departure: In 2020, longtime bassist Mickey Madden announced a leave of absence following his arrest on charges of domestic violence..
- Adam Levine's TV Career: Adam Levine gained additional fame as a coach on the television show "The Voice” which helped to boost Maroon 5’s popularity.
- "Sugar" Video Controversy: The music video for "Sugar” which depicted the band crashing weddings, was initially thought to be staged, leading to some criticism and discussions about its authenticity.
- Jordan Feldstein's Death: The band faced a significant tragedy with the death of their manager Jordan Feldstein in 2017, which had a profound impact on the band members personally and professionally.
- Collaboration Success: Maroon 5 has seen significant success through collaborations with various artists, including Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, and SZA, helping them stay relevant across different music genres.
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