3 Doors Down and Candlebox

Seattle rock band Candlebox formed in 1990. They broke through with 1993’s quadruple-platinum debut Candlebox, featuring hits “You” and “Far Behind.” Later albums include Lucy (1995), Happy Pills (1998), Into the Sun (2008) and Wolves (2021).

Republic Records signed 3 Doors Down, who gained fame with hits like "Kryptonite." Their debut, The Better Life, went 4x platinum, with follow-ups like Away from the Sun also achieving multi-platinum status. Seventeen Days and a self-titled album hit number one on Billboard. Known for their steady touring and collaboration with producer Howard Benson for Time of My Life, the band remains a staple in rock music.