Formed in Orlando, Florida, in 2004, Alter Bridge consists of Myles Kennedy and former Creed members Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips.

[1] The band released its debut album One Day Remains in 2004, which reached number 5 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA.

[2][3] Two of the three singles from the album – "Open Your Eyes" and "Find the Real" – reached the top ten of the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

[4] After signing with Universal Republic Records, the group released Blackbird in 2007, which peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard 200.

[2] Lead single "Rise Today" reached number 2 on the Mainstream Rock chart,[4] while "Ties That Bind" reached number 2 on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart.