3 Doors Down is an American rock band formed in Escatawpa, Mississippi in the year 1994 by Brad Arnold (vocals and drums), Matt Roberts (guitar) and Todd Harrell (bass). The band signed to Universal Records after the success of their song "Kryptonite". The band has since sold well over 15 million albums Worldwide since their debut album, The Better Life, was released in 2000. They also perform more than 300 concerts a year and have performed with other artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Staind, Nickelback, Alter Bridge, Breaking Benjamin, Seether, Shinedown and Daughtry.
After two years, the band invited Chris, a member of Todd’s earlier band, to fill out their sound by addting a second guitar. The band recorded their own album in 1998. Radio station WCPR in Biloxi, Mississippi, started playing the song Kryptonite, leading to a showcase at New York City’s CBGB’s and a record contract with Republic/Universal.
A couple years after performing together, Todd Harrell asked guitarist Chris Henderson to join the band in order to make the sound more full. They recorded a demo CD of their original songs at Lincoln Recording in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Radio station 97.99WCPR started playing the EP version of "Kryptonite", and it became the #1 requested song on the station for over 15 weeks and led to Universal Records signing the band.
Current members of 3 Doors Down
* Brad Arnold - lead vocals
* Matt Roberts - guitar
* Chris Henderson - guitar
* Todd Harrell - bass guitar
* Greg Upchurch - drums, percussion
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