Early Years: 1996-2002

Switchfoot is an American alternative rock band from San Diego, California. It was founded in 1996 as Chin Up with only three members. The band later added two more members.

Band Members
Jon Foreman (lead vocals, guitar)

Tim Foreman (backing vocals, bass guitar)

Chad Butler (drums, percussion)

Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals)

Drew Shirley (guitar)

The first three albums of the band were under the indie label Re:think Records but were distributed by Sparrow Records when this big Christian music outfit bought the latter.

First Three Albums

The Legend of Chin

New Way to Be Human

Learning to Breathe