The band trained was established in the United States in 1993. The current lineup includes, Patrick Monahan, Hector Maldonado, Drew Shoals, Luis Maldonado, and Jerry Becker. The band is mostly famous for such hits as “Hey, Soul Sister”, “Drive By”, and “50 Ways to Say Goodbye”. The band holds numerous awards, including three Grammies and two Billboard Music Awards.
The Train’s road to success for slow but consistnetn. In the end of the 1993, Patrick Monohan moved from Pensylvania to California, where he met Rob Hotchkiss. They decided to form a band. The duo performed at local nightlcubs. In some time, they decided that they need assistance and invited Charlue clun, Jommy Staffors, and Scott Underwood. The bamnd members made a decision to work on their own sound. They received support from Columbia records.
It took the musicians several years to create their own unqiue sound and worthy materal. They also gave many concerts in orthern California. They often performed opening acts for celebrity bands, such as Hootie & The Blowfish, Dave Matthrws Band, Neville Brothers, and more.