Blue October Profile

Nationality: American

Genres:
Alternative rock


Formed: in Houston, Texas, in 1996 by lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Justin Furstenfeld, his brother, drummer Jeremy, and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Delahoussaye,

Current Members:
Justin Furstenfeld, founding member, Jeremy's brother � vocals
Ryan Delahoussaye, founding member � violin, viola, mandolin, keyboard, backup vocals
Jeremy Furstenfeld, founding member, Justin's brother � drums
C.B. Hudson � guitar
Matt Noveskey � bass guitar
Julian Mandrake (of Canvas), temporarily standing in for Justin while his leg is injured � guitar

Past members:
Liz Mullally, founding member � bass guitar
Dwayne Casey � bass guitar
Piper Dagnino [1] � bass guitar
Brant Coulter � guitar

Breakthrough Single: "Hate Me" 2006

Debut Album: The Answers (1998)

Did You Know:
The History for Sale single "Calling You", featured on the American Wedding movie soundtrack,
The band made their network television premiere on April 14th, 2006, performing "Hate Me", the first single from Foiled on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.