Chevelle

Chevelle Biography

"Chevelle" is an American rock trio that formed in 1995 in Grayslake, Illinois. The band originally comprised three brothers: Pete (lead vocals/guitar), Sam (drums/percussion), and Joe Loeffler (bass/backing vocals). Joe left the band in 2005 and was replaced by brother-in-law, Dean Bernardini, soon after. Chevelle has sold over two million albums in the United States. The band's first full-length album, "Point #1" was released on a small record label called Squint Entertainment. Chevelle's second album, "Wonder What's Next", was certified Platinum by the RIAA after a debut at #14 on the United States albums chart, "Billboard" 200. "This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)", the band's third album debuted at #8 and has been certified Gold. Chevelle has since released a fourth album, "Vena Sera" and the band recently finished recording its fifth album, "Sci-Fi Crimes", which was released on August 31, 2009. Other releases from Chevelle include a live album and a DVD.