Hoobastank
Though the band's detractors consider them derivative at best and a direct knock-off of fellow agro-rockers Incubus at worst, Hoobastank's many fans couldn't disagree more. The California-based trio has built an impressive following and an equally impressive sales history, via relentless touring and a creative and technical confidence that belies their rather typical hard-rock approach.
After self-releasing their 1998 debut, the band signed to Island Records and released a string of successful albums during the early 2000s.
