Candlebox
Rock
The next Candlebox concert is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2025 at River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, OK, United States. See all 8 upcoming concerts
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About Candlebox
Hometown
Seattle, WA, United States
Formed
December 1991
Genre
Rock
Seattle-based grunge band Candlebox was the first rock artist signed to Madonna’s Maverick Records label.
∙ Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin sang in choirs from age six through high school, but he planned on being a drummer, not a singer.
∙ Released in 1993, Candlebox’s self-titled debut album produced four hits and went quadruple-Platinum.
∙ Their biggest hit, 1994’s “Far Behind,” was written by Martin in memory of his idol, Mother Love Bone frontman Andy Wood.
∙ “Glowing Soul” appeared on The Waterboy soundtrack at the request of the movie’s star, Adam Sandler.
∙ Martin fronted The Gracious Few, a side-project featuring the three instrumentalists from ’90s alt-rock band LIVE.
Members of Candlebox include, or have included, Kevin Martin, Dave Krusen, Peter Klett and more.
Musical InfluencesCandlebox's musical influences include Nirvana, Tesla, Soundgarden and more.
Influenced by CandleboxCandlebox has influenced the music of 3 Doors Down, Puddle of Mudd, Tantric and more.
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