What Happened to No Doubt?

No Doubt is an iconic alternative rock band whose music has inspired millions. They have sold millions of LPs and earned multiple awards over their career.

Since 1986, Gwen Stefani's band has consisted of vocalist Gwen Stefani, guitarist Tom Dumont, bassist Tony Kanal and drummer Adrian Young. Their music is an eclectic blend of modern rock, pop and ska influences.

The genesis of No Doubt

No Doubt first formed as a ska band with Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young as its members. Although they remain together today as a collective unit, their line-up has changed many times over the years.

No Doubt was founded in Anaheim, California and initially played 2 Tone Ska, a style popular throughout Southern California's music scene.

As the band continued their tour around California, their live shows began to attract attention. Signed to Interscope Records in 1991, they released their self-titled debut album two years later in 1992.

After their debut album, No Doubt's sound evolved into something more grunge-inspired; unfortunately, it did not prove popular with listeners.

Instead of giving up, the band stayed together and began recording their second album, The Beacon Collection. Recorded in their garage studio, this record had more of a raw, punk vibe than its predecessor No Doubt had.

No Doubt achieved success with their third album, Tragic Kingdom. This revival of ska music in the '90s marked an important turning point for No Doubt and produced several hit singles including "Don't Speak."

The band’s first album

No Doubt has achieved unprecedented success throughout their illustrious career, becoming one of the most successful ska-punk bands ever. Their album sales total over 33 million units worldwide and they are best known for 1995's Tragic Kingdom and hit single "Just a Girl".

No doubt it all began in 1986 when Gwen Stefani and her brother Eric formed a band with singer John Spence to play the party-band circuit around Anaheim. The duo quickly gained local fans and recruited bassist Tony Kanal - who would later become engaged to Gwen.

By the time they signed with Interscope, the band already had an established lineup and were working on their debut album. Unfortunately, that record failed and Interscope withdrew their support.

Their second LP, The Beacon Street Collection, proved more popular and sold a large number of records. This enabled them to release Tragic Kingdom in 1995 and Return of Saturn four years later in 2000. Their fifth studio album Rock Steady followed suit in 2001 before Push and Shove followed in 2012.

The band’s second album

When I think of the mid-'90s ska boom, a few bands come to mind: No Doubt from California with their grungy sound; and others.

Gwen Stefani on vocals, her brother Eric on keyboards, guitarist Tom Dumont, bassist Tony Kanal and drummer Adrian Young formed the lineup of No Doubt in 1992. Their debut album No Doubt marked their comeback to success within just three years after its release in 1992.

It sold over one million copies in the United States alone. Additionally, the band released several singles from the album for further promotion.

No doubt is a rock group from Anaheim, California formed in 1986. Since then they've sold over 33 million records worldwide and earned multiple Grammy awards.

No doubt No doubt has had its fair share of successes and failures during their career. But now it has been confirmed that No doubt will release a new album on September 25th.

No doubt is currently led by singer Gwen Stefani and has released two singles since December. However, she remains uncertain of their future plans.

The band’s third album

No Doubt, a quirky ska band from California's Orange County, began as members of an experimental punk rock reggae band called Bad Brains. Later they signed to Interscope Records and made their self-titled debut in 1992.

No Doubt's first two albums didn't sell particularly well, and it proved difficult for the group to break through. Nonetheless, they persevered and eventually released Tragic Kingdom as their third studio album.

No Doubt members faced interference from Interscope executives during the recording sessions for Tragic Kingdom, leading to a lengthy period of waiting between takes.

After the release of Tragic Kingdom, No Doubt went on tour and released several singles. Their third single "Don't Speak" became a major success, reaching #1 on Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart.

Tragic Kingdom also featured the singles "Just a Girl" and "Spiderwebs," written by Gwen Stefani and one of No Doubt's most popular songs. Other notable tracks include "World Go 'Round," described as an eco-friendly jam, and "You Can Do It," an uptempo disco wah-wah jam.

The band’s fourth album

After a brief hiatus, No Doubt returned with Push and Shove in 2012. Though the album started off well, it never quite found its groove.

Gwen Stefani's fourth studio album is a poignant collection of songs written during her struggle with depression. On the record, her conflicted emotions surrounding starting a family or becoming famous are clearly heard throughout.

Return of Saturn is No Doubt's most consistent album to date, despite its lack of standout singles. Tony Kanal's hyperactive bass lines, Tom Dumont's chain-link guitar riff and Adrian Young's trash-can drumming add extra bounce and texture.

The band's ska revival-inspired sound marked a revolutionary evolution from the grunge and indie bands that had dominated alternative music during this era. It took inspiration from Jamaican-influenced groups like Madness as well as British pop-rock acts such as Blondie, The Police and Elvis Costello for its rhythms.

The band’s fifth album

When No Doubt released their self-titled debut album in 1992, there was little fanfare. By the time of their fourth album Return of Saturn however, lead singer Gwen Stefani had become a household name and even judge on a national singing competition.

The group had a devoted following around Southern California colleges and clubs, which caught the attention of Interscope A&R Tony Ferguson. He brought Jimmy Iovine and Robert Cort to see them perform.

After touring for two and a half years, No Doubt released Tragic Kingdom in 1995 - their breakthrough album that sold over 16 million copies worldwide. It became their highest-charting release and spawned five top-charting singles.

On their fifth studio LP, Rock Steady, the band expanded their musical palette to incorporate dance hall reggae and synthpop. They collaborated with numerous songwriters such as Prince, Nellie Hooper and Sly Dunbar on this album that had both fun and sophistication; it produced several hit singles including "Hey Baby".

The band’s sixth album

No Doubt's most recent album, Push and Shove, was released in 2011. Though they had been apart for a decade, No Doubt were still able to reunite and make this record.

This album has a strong sense of continuity that makes it seem like what No Doubt might have created had they not taken a hiatus. Nonetheless, the experience isn't perfect in every respect.

It may not be as polished and refined as some of their earlier releases, and it lacks the same hooks or Gwen Stefani's heart and soul in the lyrics.

No Doubt has managed to craft some outstanding music despite this obstacle, particularly their debut self-titled album which showcased some excellent tracks.

No Doubt's next release, Return of Saturn, marked another significant advancement. It was heavily influenced by reggae and dancehall music and featured collaborations with artists from these genres. Furthermore, this was No Doubt's most personal release yet; it marked the first time they sounded less like a commercial success group.

The band’s hiatus

No Doubt's success can be attributed to their chart-topping albums such as Tragic Kingdom and Push and Shove, their unique sound, and leadership from lead singer Gwen Stefani, bassist Tony Kanal, guitarist Tom Dumont and drummer Adrian Young.

In 2004, the band decided to take a break. Stefani released her solo album and quickly rose to become one of the most successful female artists in music history.

After some time had passed, No Doubt members decided to collaborate once more. Reunited in 2009, they recorded a new album called Push and Shove (2012) that followed up on their 2009 reunion effort.

No Doubt had a huge fan base, and many pondered whether the band would ever reform. Thankfully, No Doubt have reunited multiple times and their current lineup still works well together.

Bands often break up. Take That, for instance, split in 1995 after their main vocalist decided to pursue a solo career. The band members continued on their individual musical paths. Blink-182 took an extended hiatus in 2005 before reuniting to release Neighorhoods two years later in 2011.