Switchfoot
Sign in to saveSwitchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The members are Jon Foreman (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chad Butler (drums, percussion), Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), and Boaz Roberts (lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals). Guitarist Drew Shirley was a member from 2005 to 2022.
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23 sectionsContents
- History
- Formation and early years (1996–2002)
- ''The Beautiful Letdown'' (2003–2005)
- ''Nothing Is Sound'' (2005–2006)
- ''Oh! Gravity.'' (2006–2007)
- Major-label independence, ‘’The Best Yet’’ (2007–2008)
- “Hello Hurricane” and “Eastern Hymns for Western Shores” (2008–2010)
- ''Vice Verses'' (2011–2012)
- ''Fading West'' album and film (2013–2015)
- ''Where the Light Shines Through'' and hiatus (2015–2017)
- ''Native Tongue'' and ''Covers'' (2018–2021)
- ''Interrobang'' and Drew Shirley departure (2021–2022)
- Christmas album and ''The Beautiful Letdown'' rerecording (2022–2025)
- ''Forever Now'' (2026–Present)
- Style and influences
- Christian music
- Other projects
- Members
- Timeline
- Discography
- Awards
- References
- External links
Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The members are Jon Foreman (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chad Butler (drums, percussion), Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), and Boaz Roberts (lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals). Guitarist Drew Shirley was a member from 2005 to 2022.
After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot gained mainstream recognition with the inclusion of four of their songs in the 2002 film A Walk to Remember. This led to the release of their major label debut The Beautiful Letdown, which was released in 2003 and featured the hit singles "Meant to Live" and "Dare You to Move". Their fifth album, Nothing Is Sound peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, and included the single "Stars." Their seventh album, Hello Hurricane (2009) received a Grammy Award for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album. They have been noted for their energetic live shows.