Grammy Award-Winning Alternative Rock Band; Known for "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" & "Social Cues"; 14-Time Billboard Alternative No. 1 Artists
Cage the Elephant Biography
Cage the Elephant is an American alternative rock band formed in Bowling Green, Kentucky, centered on the creative partnership of brothers Matt Shultz (lead vocals) and Brad Shultz (rhythm guitar). The lineup also includes lead guitarist Nick Bockrath, guitarist and keyboardist Matthan Minster, bassist Daniel Tichenor, and drummer Jared Champion. Matt, Brad, and Daniel were raised on an alternative religious commune where pop music was prohibited, shaping their early exposure to punk and rock influences. The band signed with Relentless Records after performing at the South by Southwest music festival and relocated to London before releasing its first album.
The band's self-titled debut album produced several radio singles and established a following in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The single "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and was featured as the intro song for the video game "Borderlands." The second album, "Thank You Happy Birthday," debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, with the lead single "Shake Me Down" reaching No. 1 on both the Billboard Rock Songs and Alternative Songs charts. The third album, "Melophobia," marked a deliberate effort to develop a distinct musical identity and earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Music Album.
Cage the Elephant worked with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys to produce the fourth album, "Tell Me I'm Pretty," which won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. The fifth studio album, "Social Cues," produced by John Graham Hill and featuring the single "Night Running" with Beck, also won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. The band has achieved 14 number one hits on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.
The sixth studio album, "Neon Pill," was created during a period of significant adversity, including Matt Shultz's mental health crisis and the deaths of several close family members and friends. The album reflects themes of resilience and hope, and its title track was nominated for Best Alternative Music Performance at the Grammy Awards.
Cage the Elephant has accumulated 10 billion streams, numerous Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum certifications, and 13 number one records on Alternative Radio. Their music has appeared in various aspects of pop culture, including "Cigarette Daydreams" in the Marvel "Spider-Man 2" video game, "Goodbye" in "The Summer I Turned Pretty," and "Trouble" in a global campaign for Amazon Prime. The band has toured extensively, including opening for Oasis in major cities. Cage the Elephant's catalog spans punk, blues-influenced rock, and emotionally resonant anthems, maintaining a significant presence in modern rock music.
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