13 Facts About Switchfoot

Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California.

Switchfoot was founded in 1996 as Chin Up, consisting of Jon Foreman and his brother Tim, along with Chad Butler on drums.

Later on in 2002, Switchfoot's music was featured prominently in the movie A Walk to Remember, starring singer and actress Mandy Moore, who sang Switchfoot's song "Only Hope" during a scene in the movie.

Switchfoot received five 2005 Dove Award nominations, and won four, including Artist of the year.

In 2005, prior to the release of Nothing Is Sound, Switchfoot announced that guitarist Drew Shirley had become the band's fifth member after touring with the band since 2003.

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Once found, Switchfoot announced that the EP would be available as part of their holiday fan pack which included a Switchfoot calendar, poster, sweatshirt jacket, and limited edition post cards, one for each of the songs on the EP.

Switchfoot toured in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands in May and June 2015.

In July and August 2015, Switchfoot toured with Needtobreathe, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors and Colony House during the second leg of the 2015 "Tour De Compadres" tour.

In Spring 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Switchfoot started working on an EP titled Covers, containing the band's take on songs by Frank Ocean, Vampire Weekend, The Chainsmokers, The Verve, Harry Styles and Jon Bellion.

Switchfoot returned to live touring opening for Needtobreathe on the "Into the Mystery Tour".

Switchfoot has been involved in a number of humanitarian causes, including DATA, the ONE Campaign, the Keep A Breast Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Invisible Children, and To Write Love on Her Arms.

In 2008, Switchfoot got involved in the musical movement to spread awareness about 21st century slavery and human trafficking, performing "Awakening" for the documentary film Call + Response.

Switchfoot won a Grammy Award for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album in 2011 with Hello Hurricane.