Origin: Los Angeles, California, USA
Years active: 1995 – 2001 as Kara's Flowers; 2001 – present as Maroon 5
Members:Adam Levine, James Valentine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, Matt Flynn
Former members:Ryan Dusick

Maroon 5 is an American rock band originating from Los Angeles, California.
Comprising five members: Adam Levine (lead vocals, guitar), James Valentine (guitar, backing vocals),
Jesse Carmichael (keyboards, backing vocals), Mickey Madden (bass guitar) and Matt Flynn (drums),
the band is best known for hit songs including "Harder to Breathe", "This Love" and "She Will Be Loved".
Maroon 5 has won several awards for its debut album Songs About Jane. Released in June 2002,
the album enjoyed major chart success, going gold, platinum, and triple platinum in many countries
around the world. In support of Songs About Jane, Maroon 5 toured extensively
throughout 2003 – 2005, in which a live album was released, entitled Live - Friday the 13th.
Original member Ryan Dusick left the band in September 2006, due to injuries sustained by the
constant touring, and was replaced by Matt Flynn.

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