Who Is Sugar Ray?

Sugar Ray is an American rock band from Newport Beach, California. Led by vocalist Mark McGrath, the band has achieved success in the late 1990s and 2000s. Their hit songs “Fly” and “Every Morning” helped propel them to stardom.

Members of Sugar Ray

The original members of Sugar Ray are Mark McGrath (vocals), Stan Frazier (drums), Murphy Karges (bass guitar), Craig Bullock (guitar), and Rodney Sheppard (guitar).

History of Sugar Ray

Sugar Ray formed in 1986 and released their debut album in 1991. The band’s sound has been described as a mix of pop punk, alternative rock, and reggae. They achieved mainstream success in 1997 with their hit single “Fly” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1998, they released their most successful album to date, 14:59. The album featured the singles “Every Morning” and “Someday” which both reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band released two more studio albums in 2001 and 2003 before going on hiatus in 2005.

Collaborations with Other Artists

Sugar Ray has collaborated with several other artists over the years. Some of their notable collaborations include Super Cat on “Fly”, The Offspring on “Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)”, and Lit on “My Own Worst Enemy”.

What Is Sugar Ray Up To Now?

In 2020, Sugar Ray announced they would be releasing a new album titled Little Yachty. The album is set to be released on July 10th and will feature collaborations with rapper Lil Yachty. The band is also planning to embark on a tour in support of the album later this year.