CAGE THE ELEPHANT

Cage the Elephant is an American rock band formed in 2006 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The band moved to London in 2008, shortly before releasing their self-titled debut album. The lineup includes Matt Shultz (vocals), Brad Shultz (rhythm guitar), Nick Bockrath (lead guitar), Matthan Minster (guitar, keyboards), Daniel Tichenor (bass), and Jared Champion (drums). Their first album produced several radio singles and gained a large following in the United States and the United Kingdom. Lincoln Parish served as lead guitarist from 2006 until 2013, when he left to pursue producing. The band's second album, Thank You, Happy Birthday, was released in 2011 and was influenced by punk rock and bands such as Pixies and Nirvana. Their third album, Melophobia, came out in 2013 as an effort to establish a distinct musical identity. The fourth album, Tell Me I'm Pretty, was produced by Dan Auerbach and released in 2015.