Incubus is a Grammy-nominated alternative rock band based out of Calabasas, California. Formed by vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer Jose Antonio Pasillas II while in high school in 1991, the band grew to include bassist Alex Katunich (a.k.a. "Dirk Lance"), and Gavin Koppell (a.k.a. "DJ Lyfe"), both of whom were eventually replaced by bassist Ben Kenney (formerly of The Roots), and DJ Kilmore, respectively.
They have sold over 16 million albums worldwide. They are known for their eclectic sound, balancing experimental & progressive qualities with pop appeal, earning praise for their ability to change and evolve their music with each successive release. Their lyrics touch on a number of different subjects, from their earliest works which touch on drugs and anti-conformity to the later albums where they often sing about politics and romance, although they primarily stress an optimistic view. Incubus has received both critical acclaim(original research?) & commercial success, reaching multi-platinum sales, as well as releasing several highly successful singles. The band started branching out creatively & earned mainstream recognition with the release of their 1999 album Make Yourself. By 2001, Incubus became hugely successful with the single "Drive" & their follow up album Morning View. Their latest studio album, Light Grenades, has reached Gold certification & #1 in the U.S. Their music has also appeared in other media, such as the video games Halo 2, America's Army: Rise Of A Soldier, & Guitar Hero,& the films Stealth and Final Destination 2.
Current members
* Brandon Boyd - Vocals, guitar, percussion (1991–present)
* Mike Einziger - Guitar, backing vocals, piano (1991–present)
* Jose Pasillas II - Drums, percussion (1991–present)
* Chris Kilmore - Turntables, keyboards, samples, decks (1998–present)
* Ben Kenney - Bass, backing vocals (2003–present)
Former members
* Dirk Lance - Bass (1991–2003)
* Gavin Koppell - Turntables, keyboards (1995–1998)
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