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Chris Hesse

Dan Estrin

Doug Robb

Markku Lappalainen

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If it wasn't for a battle of the bands contest in Agoura Hills, California, we might not have been introduced to Hoobastank. Singer Doug Robb and his band competed against Dan Estrin's band and the two guys ired each other's skills. Doug Robb and Dan Estrin began working together, which led to both guys quitting their groups to form a new band - Hoobastank. Soon Markku Lappalainen (bassist) and Chris Hesse (grooving to Hoobastank hits like Crawling in the Dark and Running Away.

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The guys of Hoobastank ire bands like Tool, Faith No More, Fishbone, Nirvana and drum 'n bass music.

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Hoobastank has opened shows for Sum 41, Incubus and Dave Navarro.

Before getting signed to Island Records, Hoobastank released about 2000 copies of their first album, They Sure Don't Make Basketball Shorts Like They Used To. That album is no longer available (so if you have a copy consider yourself lucky!)

Chris Hesse's fave sport is surfing.

Doug Robb's fave flick is Star Wars.

When Markku Lappalainen isn't jammin' with Hoobastank, he enjoys hiking with his dog and painting.

Markuu played the sax first, then picked up guitar, before playing bass.

Dan's fave sport is ridin' dirtbikes.

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"There's a sense of realness . We don't put up any fronts. We're just four normal guys who play music and I think that kids have always appreciated us for it. We've had people come up to us after shows and say that we look like we're having a good time when we play and I don't think that comes across enough these days. Fans want to see players who connect with their music rather than some group that just wants to focus on its image."

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