Top 10 Secrets About Simple Plan

Simple Plan was formed in 1999, by vocalist Pierre Bouvier, drummer Chuck Comeau, and bassist David Desrosiers. The band’s debut album No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls was released in 2002 and quickly gained international success. Simple Plan has since released five more studio albums to much critical acclaim.

The Canadian pop-rockers have achieved some incredible feats throughout their career. Here are the top 10 secrets about Simple Plan:

1. Simple Plan is one of only two Canadian bands to have achieved two number-one songs on the mainstream rock chart in the US.

2. Simple Plan won a Juno Award for Favourite Single (“Welcome to My Life”) at the 2005 ceremony and were also nominated for a 2006 Grammy Award in the Best Pop Performance category (“Shut Up!”).

3. Simple Plan has sold over 10 million albums worldwide and are one of the most successful bands to come out of Canada.

4. Simple Plan was named as “Group or Duo of the Year” at both the 2004 MuchMusic Video Awards and 2003 Juno Awards.

5. Simple Plan’s song “Addicted” has been featured on numerous film soundtracks, including Spider-Man 2, Mean Girls and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.

6. Simple Plan is an avid supporter of various charities, having raised funds for UNICEF, MusiCounts and Artists Against Racism throughout their career.

7. Simple Plan was the first Canadian band to headline a nationwide tour in the US.

8. Simple Plan has performed with some of the biggest names in music, including Green Day, Good Charlotte, Avril Lavigne and Simple Minds.

9. Simple Plan’s fifth studio album, Taking One For The Team was released on February 19th 2016 and reached number 2 on the Canadian Albums chart.

10. Simple Plan remains one of Canada’s most beloved bands and continues to tour internationally today.

From their humble beginnings to their current status as global superstars, Simple Plan continues to be an inspiration for aspiring musicians everywhere. With five successful albums under their belt and more sure to come, Simple Plan is proving that they are more than just a one-hit wonder.