Emerging as a top band in 2005 after years of underground success, the New York group Maroon 5 released its album "Songs About Jane." Powered by the breakthrough hit "This Love" and follow up smashes "Harder to Breathe" and "She Will Be Loved", Adam Levine (vocals/guitar), James Valentine (guitar), Jesse Carmichael (keyboards), Mickey Madden (bass), and Ryan Dusick (drums) became stars and won a Grammy for Best New Artist even though the band wasn't really new.
Fans upset with the loss of K’naan now have Fitz and The Tantrums to warm them up at the Maroon 5 concert Nov. 20. Mike Taddesse, university events assistant director, said Maroon 5 personally chose Fitz and The Tantrums as the replacement act.
Publ.Date : Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:42:05 GMTA top story from this week. Fitz & the Tantrums will perform on KCRW's "Morning Become Eclectic" Friday, November 6
Publ.Date : Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:26:45 GMTVTU was informed late Friday that K’Naan will not be the opening act for Maroon 5 on Nov. 10. The tour has instead placed Fitz and the Tantrums as opening support.
Publ.Date : Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:12:45 GMT
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The band's original name was Kara's Flowers.
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