In 2005 they released their major label debut through Selectric Records, Fool's Paradise, and are known for their number 1 hit song "Wonder of It All (Next Year)".
In high school, lead vocalist Derek Stipe met Kent Rector, who played drums.
After playing with a few other people, the group eventually narrowed down to four members: the Stipe brothers, Rector, and Justin Blythe who they knew from their church.
Their former Monday Morning colleague Kent Rector, bassist Jeff Hinkle,[7] and Eric Congdon have joined the group for some events.
[6] The band cites their biggest influences as U2, Silverchair, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin, Butch Walker and Our Lady Peace.