The National members' ages
The National members are currently 48, 47, 48, 46 & 54 years old.
The National members' real names
The National members' real names are Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Scott Devendorf, Bryan Devendorf & Matt Berninger.
The Success Story of The National
Introduction
The National is an American indie rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio formed in 1999. The band's core members are lead vocalist Matt Berninger and twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner on guitar and keyboard. Other touring members include Scott Devendorf on bass guitar and Bryan Devendorf on drums. The band has released eight studio albums and has received critical acclaim for their work. History
The National was founded in 1999 by friends Matt Berninger and Scott Devendorf after they moved to New York City from Cincinnati. The two were soon joined by twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner, who both play guitar and keyboard. The foursome recorded their debut album The National in 2001 to positive reviews but limited commercial success. The band continued to release albums throughout the 2000s, including 2005's critically acclaimed Alligator and 2007's Boxer. In 2010 they released their most successful album to date High Violet, which spawned the hit singles “Terrible Love” and “Bloodbuzz Ohio”. Members
The core lineup of The National consists of lead vocalist Matt Berninger, guitarist/keyboardist Aaron Dessner, guitarist/keyboardist Bryce Dessner, bassist Scott Devendorf, and drummer Bryan Devendorf. The band has also had numerous touring members over the years including horns players Ben Lanz and Kyle Resnick, multi-instrumentalist Padma Newsome, guitarist Richard Reed Parry of Arcade Fire and others. Discography
The National have released eight studio albums: The National (2001), Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers (2003), Alligator (2005), Boxer (2007), High Violet (2010), Trouble Will Find Me (2013), Sleep Well Beast (2017) and I Am Easy To Find (2019). Their most successful album High Violet was certified gold in the US for selling over 500,000 copies and was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 2011 Grammy Awards. Their latest album I Am Easy To Find was released in 2019 to critical acclaim. Legacy
The National have built a loyal fan base over the years thanks to their heartfelt lyrics and passionate live performances. The band has been praised by critics for their unique sound which combines elements of indie rock, folk music, electronica and post-rock. They have earned numerous awards throughout their career including a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album for High Violet in 2011 as well as four wins at the AIM Independent Music Awards in 2013 for Best Live Act, Best Festival Headliner, Best Album Artwork & Design (for Trouble Will Find Me) and Best Independent Video (for “Sea of Love”). The National have also collaborated with other artists such as Justin Vernon of Bon Iver on “You Were A Kindness” from Trouble Will Find Me as well as St. Vincent & Mina Tindle on “Sleep All Summer” from Sleep Well Beast.
