Switchfoot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Switchfoot
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Switchfoot performing in Vancouver, British Columbia on April 29, 2006
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| Background information | |
| Origin | San Diego, California, United States |
| Genres | Alternative rock, post-grunge, hard rock, Christian rock |
| Years active | 1996-present |
| Labels | Rethink, Columbia, Sony BMG, lowercase people, Atlantic |
| Members | Jon Foreman Tim Foreman Chad Butler Jerome Fontamillas Drew Shirley |
Switchfoot is an American alternative rock band from San Diego, California. The band started in 1996. It was formed by lead singer Jon Foreman, his brother Tim, and Chad Butler. They first called themselves Chin Up.
The band released their first album, The Legend of Chin, in 1997. Their second album, New Way to Be Human, came out in 1999. In 2000, they released Learning to Breathe. This album was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2001 for Best Rock Gospel Album.
Switchfoot continued to release many albums. The Beautiful Letdown came out in 2003. Then came Nothing Is Sound in 2005 and Oh! Gravity. in 2006. Their album Vice Verses was released in 2011. The band also released Fading West in 2014. This album came with a movie about the band.
Meet the Band Members
Switchfoot has five current members. They have been playing together for many years.
Current Members
- Jon Foreman – He sings lead vocals and plays rhythm guitar. He has been with the band since 1996.
- Tim Foreman – He plays the bass guitar. He also joined the band in 1996.
- Chad Butler – He plays the drums. He has been with the band since 1996.
- Jerome Fontamillas – He plays rhythm guitar and keyboard. He joined the band in 2003.
- Drew Shirley – He plays lead guitar. He joined the band in 2005.
Switchfoot's Music Albums
Here is a list of the studio albums Switchfoot has released:
- The Legend of Chin (1997)
- New Way to Be Human (1999)
- Learning to Breathe (2000)
- The Beautiful Letdown (2003)
- Nothing Is Sound (2005)
- Oh! Gravity. (2006)
- Hello Hurricane (2009)
- Vice Verses (2011)
- Fading West (2014)
Images for kids
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Oh! Gravity Spring Tour 2007 Charleston, SC
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Switchfoot taking a bow at their Atlanta stop on the Fading West Tour – Buckhead Theatre, 2014
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Switchfoot playing on July 4, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri
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Switchfoot drum kit
See also
In Spanish: Switchfoot para niños
