Sugar Ray is an American rock band formed in Newport Beach, California, in 1986.
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10 Facts About Sugar Ray
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However, by the end of 1997, critics were skeptical that Sugar Ray could put out another successful song and labeled them a one-hit wonder.
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In 2000, Sugar Ray did a cover version of John Cale and Brian Eno's song "Spinning Away" for the soundtrack to the film The Beach.
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Sugar Ray made several movie appearances, including Scooby-Doo in 2002.
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In January 2006, Sugar Ray was released from their recording contract with Atlantic Records.
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Additionally, McGrath and Alexakis did not see eye to eye on the future direction for the "Summerland" tour, leading to Sugar Ray leaving its 2013 incarnation in favor of starting their own rival nostalgia tour called "Under the Sun" instead.
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On November 9,2013, Sugar Ray was to play a benefit for the Greater Los Angeles Fisher Houseat West LA's Wadsworth Theater.
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In June 2019, ten years after the band last released music, Sugar Ray signed with BMG Rights Management and announced a new album, Little Yachty; with the lead single "Make it Easy" debuting on June 7,2019.
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Sugar Ray originally began their career as a hardcore punk band, before introducing a DJ into the band's musical composition, resulting in their first shift in style.
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Sugar Ray shifted to a pop rock sound following the mainstream success of "Fly", beginning with their third album 14:59.
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