Train – Band Formation
Following the dissolution of his Led Zeppelin cover band, singer Pat Monahan left his hometown of Erie, PA, in late 1993. He resettled in California and crossed paths with Rob Hotchkiss, who performed in coffee houses and local clubs. Monahan did lead vocals, and Hotchkiss was backing vocals and guitar. Hotchkiss had been the lead singer for LA based “Apostles.” After deciding to form a full band, the duo recruited Jimmy Stafford, known for looking exactly like Howie Mandel, on guitar/ukulele, Charlie Colin on bass and, at a later date, Scott Underwood as drummer, thus solidifying Train’s lineup in 1994. Train attempted to get signed under Columbia Records in 1996, but were rejected. After being rejected, the band decided to release its first self-entitled CD independently. By 1997, they were touring nationally, opening concerts for bands such as Barenaked Ladies, Hootie & the Blowfish, Cracker and Counting Crows.
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