Maroon 5 is a pop rock band that has been rocking the world with their catchy tunes and smooth vocals since 2002.
Led by Adam Levine, who is also a mentor on the hit TV show The Voice, Maroon 5 has won numerous awards, sold millions of albums, and worked with some of the biggest names in music.
They are known for their diverse musical influences, spanning genres such as funk, soul, reggae, and hip-hop.
Background details
The band consists of six members: Adam Levine (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Jesse Carmichael (keyboards and rhythm guitar), James Valentine (lead guitar), Matt Flynn (drums), PJ Morton (keyboards) and Sam Farrar (bass and multi-instrumentalist).
The band was originally formed in 1994 by Brentwood School classmates Levine, Carmichael, Mickey Madden (bass) and Ryan Dusik (drums) as Kara’s Flowers.
The band changed its name to Maroon 5 in 2001 after recruiting Valentine and signing with Octone Records.
The band’s genre is primarily pop-rock, but they have also experimented with other styles such as R&B, dance music, and electro-pop.
The band’s current record label is 222 Records under Levine. The band has been active for 27 years since 1994.
history
The band’s debut album, Songs About Jane, was released in 2002 and became a hit with the hit single ““Hard To Breathe,” “This Love,” and “She Will Be Loved.”
The album won the band the 2005 Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Soon afterreleased in 2007, contains chart-topping songs “Makes me curious.”
The band’s third album, Hands All Over, was released in 2010 and included the hits “moves like Jagger,” Featuring Christina Aguilera.
The band’s fourth album, Overexposed, was released in 2012 and featured the hit song “Pay Phone” starring Wiz Khalifa and “one more nightThe band’s fifth album, fivereleased in 2014, contains the single “Map”, “Animals” and “sugar.”
The band’s sixth album, Red Pill Blues, was released in 2017 and includes the collaborative work “what lovers do” with SZA and “A girl like you” with Cardi B. The band’s seventh album, Jodyreleased in 2021, is dedicated to their late manager Jordan Feldstein, who died in 2017.
This album includes Memories, Nobody’s Love and “Beautiful Mistake” With Megan Thee Stallion.
Musical style and influences
Various musical genres and artists have influenced the band’s musical style, including funk, soul, rock, pop, R&B and hip-hop. The band cites Prince, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, The Police and Maroon 5 as their main inspirations.
The band also incorporated elements of reggae, dance music, and electro-pop into their music, especially in their later albums.
The band’s lyrics often touch on themes of love, heartbreak, and relationships, sometimes drawing from their own experiences.
member
Adam Levine: He is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the band. He was born on March 18, 1979 in Los Angeles, California. He is also a coach on The Voice and has mentored several aspiring singers. He has also pursued a solo career and released “Lost Stars” and “Go Now.”
He has also appeared in films and television shows such as Here We Go Again, The Clapper, and American Horror Story. He is married to model Behati Prinsloo and has three children: Dusty Rose, Gio Grace, and a son.
Jesse Carmichael: He is the keyboardist and rhythm guitarist of the band. He was born on April 2, 1979 in Boulder, Colorado. He is also a singer-songwriter and producer who has worked with artists such as Sara Bareilles, David Ryan Harris and Gavin DeGraw.
In 2012, he quit the band to study psychiatric psychology at UCLA, but rejoined in 2014. He is married to singer-songwriter Tara Lankford and has a daughter, Luna.
James Valentine is the lead guitarist of the band. He was born on October 5, 1978 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is also a singer-songwriter and producer who has worked with artists such as John Mayer, Taylor Swift and K’naan. In 2016, he released a solo album, Perspectives. He is dating model Jessica Hart.
Matt Flynn is the band’s drummer. He was born on May 23, 1970 in Woodstock, New York. He is also a session musician and producer, working with artists such as Gavin DeGraw, Michelle Branch and The B-52’s.
He joined the band as a touring member in 2004, replacing Ryan Dusick who left due to injury, and became a full member in 2006. He is married to Heidi Ford and has two children: Ryan and Michael.
PJ Morton is the keyboardist of the band. He was born on March 29, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is also a solo artist and producer, working with artists such as Lil Wayne, Solange and India Arie. He has released several solo albums, including “Gumbo”, “Paul” and “The Piano Album”. He has also won two Grammy Awards for his solo work, namely Best R&B Song and Best Traditional R&B Performance.
He joined the band as a touring member in 2010 and became a full member in 2012. He is married to Kortni Morton and has three children: Peyton, Paxton and Paisley.
Sam Farrar is the band’s bassist and multi-instrumentalist. He was born on June 29, 1978 in Los Angeles, California.
He is also a singer-songwriter and producer who has worked with artists such as Phantom Planet, Sara Bareilles and Maroon 5. He played bass and guitar in the band Phantom Planet from 1998 to 2008. He also released a solo album, Walk Away, in 2019.
He has been a producer and songwriter for Maroon 5 since 2002, joining the band as a touring member in 2012 and becoming a full member in 2016. He is married to singer-songwriter Stephanie Eitel and has two children: Vesper and Flynn.
Awards
The band has won many awards, including three Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, eight Billboard Music Awards, and nine Teen Choice Awards. Some of their awards include:
- 2005 Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
- In 2006, they won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo or Group Performance for “This Love”.
- In 2008, they won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo or Group Performance for “Makes Me Wonder”.
- Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Group/Orchestra at the American Music Awards in 2011, 2012 and 2018.
- 2013 Billboard Music Awards Top Hot 100 Singles Artist.
- 2015 and 2019 Billboard Music Awards for Best Group/Band.
- 2015 and 2019 Billboard Music Awards for Top Radio Songs Artist.
- The Choice Music group won the Teen Choice Award in 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
- 2018 and 2019 Teen Choice Awards for Best Summer Music Star: Group.
net worth
The band’s net worth is estimated to be around $450 million. The band’s main sources of income are their music sales, touring, and endorsements. The band’s net worth is:
- Adam Levine: $120 million
- Jesse Carmichael: $40 million
- James Valentine: $40 million
- Matt Flynn: $40 million
- PJ Morton: $10 million
- Sam Farrar: $10 million
die
None of the band members died. However, the band’s longtime manager, Jordan Feldstein, died on December 22, 2017, at the age of 40, from a pulmonary embolism.
The band paid tribute to him in their album “Jordi”, named after his nickname. The band also included their song “remember“My deepest condolences to him and the other loved ones who have passed away.
dispute
The band has faced several controversies over the years, such as:
- In 2015, the band’s performance at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile was criticized as boring and disrespectful to the audience. Levine was seen yawning, chewing gum, and ignoring the audience. The band later apologized and attributed their poor performance to technical issues.
- In 2019, the band’s performance at the Super Bowl LIII halftime show was met with negative reviews and backlash, as many viewers found the performance boring, bland, and uninspired. The band was also accused of cultural appropriation for incorporating elements of gospel, soul, and hip-hop into their performance without acknowledging that the originators of these elements were black artists.
- The band was criticized for agreeing to perform at the event amid controversy over the NFL’s treatment of Colin Kaepernick and other players who have protested racial injustice and police violence.
- In 2020, the band’s song “Nobody’s Love” was criticized for its use of marijuana imagery and lyrics, with some fans believing the song was insensitive and irresponsible given the ongoing war on drugs and criminalization of marijuana users, especially in countries like the Philippines and Indonesia where the band has a large fan base.
Social Media
- Instagram: @maroon5
- Twitter: @maroon5
Discography
The band has released 7 studio albums, 3 live albums, 3 compilations, 6 albums, 32 singles and 27 music videos. Their discography is as follows:
- Songs About Jane (2002)
- It Will Happen Soon (2007)
- Fold Your Hands (2010)
- Overexposed (2012)
- Fifth (2014)
- Red Pill Blues (2017)
- Jodi (2021)
