The band’s chemistry has grown exponentially throughout the years, giving the guys a connection that enables them to communicate more effectively and write their music with little to no disruption.

and just yell over the top of the music.” I just … I guess, had the balls to go up and bark into the P.A. Mike was a good guitar player from square one and Jose was a good drummer from square one, but I didn’t know how to sing. “When we first started the band it was just a high school garage band, and we just turned it up as loud as possible and tried to sound as bashy as we could. We liked skating and going to shows when touring bands would come through the Hollywood valley, and it was really just a logical step for us to start a band of our own,” said Boyd. “The foundation of our friendship was that we all liked surfing. In a recent interview with The Marquee, frontman Brandon Boyd discussed the band’s beginnings and how that led to the dynamic connection they have today. With the exception of new bass player Ben Kenney, formerly of The Roots, the guys of Incubus have been friends and bandmates since 1991, when they met in high school in southern California. With the release of Monuments and Melodies last month, Incubus has put out six albums and toured for roughly 12 out of the last 15 years, only stopping to rest and record for brief periods before setting out on the long road, yet again. Incubus has been on a journey for nearly 20 years, finding themselves and musically evolving along the way. :: Incubus :: :: Mile High Music Festival :: :: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park :: :: July 18 :: By Joe Kovack

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