It all started when three friends formed a band in Escatawpa, Mississippi back in 1996. Little did they know just how successful that musical act would become.
To date, 3 Doors Down has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. They’ve had 12 number one singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Their first studio album, The Better Life, dropped in 2000 and became one of the best-selling albums of the year, moving more than four million copies. Their debut album has now been certified seven-times platinum.
Despite some lineup changes during the last two decades, the band maintains a loyal fan base and continues to produce high-energy music that resonates with audiences worldwide. These days, 3 Doors Down is comprised of frontman Brad Arnold, lead guitarist Chet Roberts, rhythm guitarist Chris Henderson, bassist Justin Biltonen and drummer Greg Upchurch.
Their sound could be described as alternative with a splash of southern rock mixed in for good measure. Their music leans heavily into catchy hooks, heavy guitar riffs and distinctive drumming, a formula 3 Doors Down has clearly refined. It’s safe to say the band has a sneaky number of hits at their disposal which still sound great all these years later. Hearing Arnold belt out the chorus to “Kryptonite” today still resonates the same as it did more than 20 years ago. Some of their other highlights of their live show include “Loser,” “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You,” all of which received loud ovations by the Baltimore faithful that was eager to sing along.
One of the band’s most notable and commendable achievements is their charity work. In 2003, they founded The Better Life Foundation, which supports various charitable organizations, including children’s hospitals and disaster relief efforts.
