The Fray: Biography

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Formed:

Jan 1, 2002 in Denver, CO

Genres:

Rock Music, Adult Alternative

Decades Active:

2000's

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

Denverbased band the Fray were formed in 2002 by Isaac Slade (vocals, piano) and Joe King (guitar, vocals) when the two former school friends met up again in a local music store. They soon began regular two man jam sessions that led to writing songs and devising a style pitched between the arenafriendly style of U2 and the authentic rock of bands like Counting Crows. Rounding out the lineup with two former band mates of Slade's drummer Ben Wysocki and guitarist Dave Welsh, the Fray began playing shows in the Denver area. Their popularity grew quickly and their first demo recordings became local radio faves and the band were voted "Best New Band" by Denver's Westword Magazine. This all led to them being signed by Epic records in 2004. Their debut album, How to Save a Life, was released in September of 2005.

- Tim Sendra, All Music Guide