No Doubt is a ska/pop-punk band from southern California that helped to galvanize the mid-1990s ska revival, as well as launch the career of their lead singer and front woman Gwen Stefani. The band formed in 1986 and paid their dues by playing So-Cal clubs for years before finally hitting the mainstream with their 1995 album Tragic Kingdom - which featured the hit single "Just a Girl". After two more popular albums, the band went on a hiatus so that Stefani could pursue her solo career.
On May 6, 2009, No Doubt performed their hit single "Just a Girl on American Idol.
Band Members
- Gwen Stefani – vocals
- Tom Dumon – Guitar, Keyboards
- Tony Kanal – Bass
- Adrian Young – Drums
Studio Albums
Reuniting
No Doubt announced that they would be reuniting to record a new album and tour in 2009. The untitled album will be the band's first in seven years. The tour begins May 3 and will reportedly hit 45 U.S. cities.
Gossip Girl
Billboard has reported the band will appear on an upcoming episode of Gossip Girl. They will reportedly be performing a cover of Adam and the Ants' "Stand and Deliver." The episode will air May 11 on the CW network.Billboard: No Doubt To Rock Gossip Girl Episode (February 27, 2009)
References
Fast Facts
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Genres
Ska, Pop, Rock
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Formed
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Origin
Anaheim, California
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Founding member John Spence committed suicide in 1987
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Grammy Awards
2
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Labels
Interscope and Trauma
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Stephen Bradley and Gabrial McNair often tour with the group
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Went on hiatus in 2004
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Reunited in 2008
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