Buckcherry: A Band With a History

Buckcherry is an American rock band formed in Anaheim, California in 1995. The band's members include lead vocalist Josh Todd, lead guitarist Keith Nelson, rhythm guitarist Xavier Muriel, bassist Stevie Dacanay and drummer Kevin Roentgen. The band is known for their hard-hitting music and raucous live shows and they have released several successful albums over the years.

Early Years and Formation

The history of Buckcherry begins in 1995 when Josh Todd (vocals) and Keith Nelson (guitar) formed the band in Anaheim. They were joined by bassist Jonathan Brightman and drummer Devon Glenn. The band released their self-titled debut album in 1999 on DreamWorks Records. The album was a success, going platinum with hits such as Lit Up and For the Movies.

Mainstream Success

In 2001 the band released their second album Time Bomb which brought even more success to the group. The single Ridin' was featured on the soundtrack to the film Black Hawk Down and was a major hit. The follow-up album 15 was released in 2006 and featured the Grammy-nominated hit single Crazy Bitch which peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

Present Day

In recent years Buckcherry have continued to tour and release new material. Their most recent album Warpaint was released in 2019 and featured the single Right Now which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. The band are currently working on new material and continue to tour extensively across North America. Buckcherry have made a name for themselves as one of the top rock bands of all time. They have achieved mainstream success with their hard-hitting rock sound and are sure to continue to entertain fans for years to come.