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San Diego, California, United States (1996 – present)

Switchfoot is a band from San Diego, California, United States. The band was formed in 1996 with the brothers Jon Foreman (lead singer/guitarist) and Tim Foreman (bass). Long-time friend Chad Butler (drums) joined soon after. Eventually the band evolved to what it is today with the addition of members Jerome Fontamillas (key/guitar/electronics - formerly of Mortal and Fold Zandura) and Drew Shirley (guitar - formerly of All Together Separate).

Although the band started out playing at Christian music festivals, they shun the label of “Christian rock,” with singer and guitarist Jon Foreman saying, “For us, it’s a faith, not a genre. We’ve always been very open and honest about where the songs are coming from. For us, these songs are for everyone. Calling us `Christian rock’ tends to be a box that closes some people out and excludes them. And that’s not what we’re trying to do. Music has always opened my mind — and that’s what we want.” They started out on Charlie Peacock’s label “re:think” and spent several years appearing at Christian festivals and enjoying Christian radio hits. Most of their early tours were with Christian bands and both of the band’s new members were borrowed from Christian bands.

Switchfoot did not see success outside of the Christian rock scene until they were featured alongside singer Mandy Moore on the A Walk To Remember Soundtrack. The band’s first true commercial success came in 2003 with the release of their fourth major label (and first mainstream label) offering, The Beautiful Letdown.
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  • BelaCampanha1

    They're amazing!

    13 hours ago

  • lucaszugaib

    I am a dark horse.

    Wednesday morning

  • 1337Chris

    its that band that did that spiderman song once! [/stereotype]

    Tuesday evening

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    you <3 [3]

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  • TrinityAnn

    вывозят,когда плохо совсем..

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  • miss-cheza

    Hello everyone) I'm the lead singer in an alternative band from Russia called "Rake Garden", so if you guys are looking for new music to listen, I'd be glad to present you to our band. We sing in English) I'll be glad if you write me what you think of our music when you listen to our album) here is the link http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Rake+Garden/Dead+End All songas are for free download)

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  • DecyferDown

    Switchfoot is definitely a Christian band!

    16 days ago

  • kalsonberry

    I'd say the lyrics to "Restless" are pretty Christian-themed.

    20 days ago

  • Sentenzia22

    Tribute to Megaupload R.I.P: http://www.lastfm.es/group/We'll+miss+you%2C+Megaupload

    21 days ago

  • ipwnnoobsah

    WWE brought me here.[2]

    22 days ago

  • ipwnnoobsah

    We are the Dark Horses

    22 days ago

  • nDroae

    Confirmed for Ichthus 2012 ^_^ v Depends on your definition of "Christian band" :3 IMFire, you think this is nu metal? It's just modern mainstream rock :D

    23 days ago

  • COBOTER

    grew up listening to these guys. are/were they ever supposed to be a Christian band? i remember that this Christian radio station used to play them a lot and I was like "hey, just 'cus their songs aren't vulgar doesn't mean you can claim this as religious music" but anyway, IDK.

    24 days ago

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    WWE brought me here.

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  • BrunoFruhling

    Oh, your love is a symphony, All around me. Running through me.

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  • Dr_NeX

    шикарный последний альбом!

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  • thiagoJames

    Your Love Is A Song is beautiful!

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    you <3

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  • IMFire

    I remember reading about one of the dorks from this band wandering into a Radiohead recording session (because both bands were using the same recording facility in Cali), and he actually thought he was in the right room and that Thom Yorke had come to the Switchfoot recording session! Yea bro, I'm sure Thom Yorke was really eager to come check out the latest Christian nu metal sensation polishing their latest turd.

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14 Jun 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/switchfoot

from chad:Climbing into the Switchfoot tourbus I strip down to my boxers and throw my mud-soaked shoes and brown splattered jeans in a trash bag.  We are enroute to London Heathrow after …

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