Maroon 5

Pop Rock Band

Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band that originated in Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1994 as Kara's Flowers while its members were still in high school, the band initially saw little success and disbanded after their only album received a tepid response. They re-emerged in 2001 as Maroon 5, with a new direction and the addition of guitarist James Valentine. The band's breakthrough came with their debut album "Songs About Jane" in 2002, which was propelled by the hit singles "Harder to Breathe," "This Love," and "She Will Be Loved." The album went multi-platinum in several countries and established Maroon 5 as a force in the pop music scene.