The members of Three Days Grace began bashing punk chords when they were in their teens, carving a derivative yet energetic sound that fueled their live performances. Three Days Grace was formed in Norwood, Ontario, Canada, in 1997 by Adam Gontier (vocals, guitar), Brad Walst (bass), and Neil Sanderson (drums). The group was originally called Groundswell, a five-piece that lasted from 1992 until transforming to a trio five years later. Gontier and Walst were raised in Norwood, and many of their songs were inspired by living in a place with a population of around 1,500. The bandmembers were still in high school when they had their first gig, and they performed anywhere that would accept them -- including opening for a movie.
Three Days Grace eventually relocated to Toronto and were introduced to producer Gavin Brown by their old manager. The band gave Brown a private set, and he selected what he felt were the most promising tracks. The group then produced a demo for EMI Music Publishing Canada. With Brown at the helm, Three Days Grace recorded "(I ) Everything About You." The tune got them a publishing deal with EMI, and they soon were signed to Jive after being courted by the company's president. Brown and Three Days Grace were sent to a studio in Boston, MA, to start the group's debut album. The band completed its self-titled full-length in Woodstock, NY, at an isolated location free from big-city distractions. Heavily influenced by Kyuss and Sunny Day Real Estate, the dark, angst-ridden tales of small-town love and on Three Days Grace brought the group a Next Big Thing tag.
Three Days Grace was released on July 22, 2003, by which time "(I ) Everything About You" was already hit on alternative radio stations in Canada. The band toured extensively behind the record for the next two years as both a support act and headliners, but after a while, life on the road left the band, especially Gontier, feeling isolated and alone. Consequently, this theme of disconnection -- coupled with the realization that one was in fact not alone -- would serve as the basis for their follow-up album. Getting back to their roots by writing the record in the Ontario countryside, One-X was released in June 2006. The album, which hit number five on the Billboard Top 200, marked the recorded debut of the band's second guitarist, Barry Stock. Three Days Grace supported One-X through the summer on dates alongside Staind, Hoobastank, and Nickelback, while "Animal I Have Become" became a number one modern rock hit. ~ Michael Sutton, All Music Guide
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Kati{*aLwAyS*]
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so here i go again, chasing you down again, why do i do this? Oct 23
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Kati{*aLwAyS*]
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over and over is amazing, it makes me think Oct 23
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Anna_ilisha@purevolume.com
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you guy's are awesome, your music is cool!! Oct 19
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Cody Boner
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i feel it everyday its all the same it brings me down but im the one to blame ive tried everything to get away... i love over and over you guys rock Oct 06
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Rosalee
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You guys rock... never to late is the shit i lovessssssssssssssss it :P Sep 20
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Anime_Flame_Luke
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i love this band thay are amazing and that i have all of there songs. wish thay could make more that would be cool. 3 Days Grace Sep 18
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--->roxqstar dee.
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i love all yur sonqsz literally!!! ii cant say that w.alot of bands but y'all make hawt sonqsz. my 2 fav.sonqsz are get out alive && never too late. _dee aka mz.qiqqlesz Mar 28
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Sara ™
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omg i love the song never too late ...its simply the best !!!!!! WOOT . you guys are awsomness Feb 05
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stardustgirl112
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I LOVE YOU THREE DAY GRACE!!! Oct 21
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Meckaleckahighmeckahineyhoe
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how do you listen to their music?, i cant get it to work Aug 12
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rawkfan203
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U GUYS ROK Aug 05
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Tyler
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You guys are the best. I listen to your cds almost everyday. And when I'm not listening to 'em I'm playing 'em up in my head. Jul 03
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Armygirl
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luv u luv u luv u! u guyz rule. keep playin hard and BE YOURSELFS! try 2 get more songs on here ok? luv ya! bue bye! Jul 03
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XxXxChaleyXxXx
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youu guys rock my sox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep rockin out wit yo pizza rolls out!!!!!!!!! ya'llz rock my friends chucks all night!!!!!!!! lmao. Jun 27
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Amanda
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Wow...the person who left the last comment oviously doesn't listen to you guys. You guys are one of the best bands ever. Your music is what got me into rock. You guys and Smile Empty Soul. Jun 14
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