Our latest episode of Gear Factor features Hoobastank guitarist Dan Estrin, who was gracious enough to share some of the riffs that impacted his career and show off some of the band's more famous ...

Over the course of 24 days, the State Fair of Texas has provided a nostalgic lineup with something for everyone. We’ve had TLC, Brian McKnight, Village People and Paul Wall hit the Chevrolet Main ...

The Meaning Behind “The Reason,” as told by Dan Estrin: “I didn’t write the lyrics to the song, I wrote all the music to it. We had finished the touring on our first album and that record for us did ...

Technically, it’s mispronounced German street slang for someone who owns many sneakers. “Hoobastank is a Californian, or, in the area that I grew up, it’s a slang term for someone who has a shoe ...

What’s in a name? When it comes to the band Hoobastank, it depends on which member you ask. Music reporters have tried time and again to get one straight, honest answer from the band members on the ...

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Hoobastank's chart-climbing hit song, "The Reason," is a surprisingly serious ballad for a rock band with such a goofy name. In mid-May, the single reached No. 1 on the national rock charts, pushing ...