311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska by singer/guitarist Nick Hexum, singer S.A. Martinez, guitarist Tim Mahoney, drummer Chad Sexton and bassist P-Nut. The band now resides in Los Angeles, California.
311 mix rock, rap, reggae and funk into their own unique sound. After years of consistent touring, 311 have developed a reputation as one of the hardest working, most influential and most entertaining live bands in the U.S.
311 have released nine studio albums, one live album, one greatest hits album and three dvd's - and have sold over 8.5 million albums in the U.S. Six of their albums have reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Sales Chart.and 8 of their singles have reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Alternative Rock Radio Chart (including the #1 singles Down, Love Song & Don't Tread On Me. Along with Amber, All Mixed Up, Come Original, Creatures For Awhile and Hey You).
311’s newest album, Uplifter, released in June 2009, was produced by Bob Rock and debuted at #3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart.
The band's celebratory live shows & incessant touring schedule have earned them a massive grassroots following nationwide. Since its inception in 2004, 311’s annual summer headlining amphitheatre run, Unity Tour, has become one of the largest modern rock concerts of the summer. Support acts on the past six Unity Tours have included Snoop Dogg, The Offspring, The Roots, Papa Roach, The Wailers, O.A.R., Matisyahu, and Ziggy Marley.
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