No Doubt:

The Very Beginning
Anaheim, California. Little Eric Stefani writes his first song, "Stick It in the Hole," about a pencil sharpener, forcing Sister Gwen to sing along. Gwen was more interested in The Sound of Music.
Born and raised in England, relocated to So Cal at age 11, Tony Kanal joins his high-school jazz band in 10th grade as the bass player, although he had previously played the saxophone.
Ninth grader Adrian Young attempts to drum to "Bend Over' by O.C. band Doggy Style at a school talent contest; several years later, when he was 18, his parents bought him a kit for Christmas and he learned "Wild Flower" by the Cult.
Tom Dumont's life changed when he realized what the phrases "dressed to kill' and "hotter than hell" really mean: Rock 'n' Roll; a wee lad with a prized KISS record living in Irvine (California), he dreamed of being a rock star. When he became a teenager, Tom picked up a guitar and started practicing.
Setting The Foundation
December 1986
Back-flipping singer John Spence forms the Orange County-based 2 Tone ska group No Doubt -- named after his favorite expression -- with keyboardist Eric, who forces Gwen to sing backing vocals. Gwen cites Madness, Kermit the Frog, Julie Andrews and Fishbone's Angelo Moore as her heroes.
March 14, 1987
After several raucous party performances, No Doubt play their first "official" gig at Fender's Ballroom in Long Beach, California; the band was second on a bill of fourteen with The Untouchables headlining. Tony was one of several hundred people watching. Shortly after, Tony, a high-school junior, shows up to try out wearing baggy pants and Mexican sandals. Band accepts him even though this is his first band; still a high-school senior, Gwen eagerly accepts him.
Summer 1987
Gwen kisses Tony at an Orange County party. They hide their relationship from the band. An organized perfectionist, Tony becomes the band manager (now he's just the bass player).
Dec. 21, 1987
Tragically, John Spence shoots himself at an Anaheim park. A few days later, No Doubt plays big industry gig at the Roxy in Hollywood; but devastated over John's suicide, they call it quits. Days later, they reform knowing that's what John would want.
Still Forming
Spring 1988
Heavy-metal guitarist Tom, a college music student, leaves his sister's heavy-metal band, Rising, because the metal scene in O.C. sucks; after peering in the window while No Doubt rehearsed, Tom pulls his long hair into a ponytail and joins the ska-heavy No Doubt, adding a heavier edge.
1987-1988
Part of the then-underground-ska-scene, No Doubt built a huge following of loyal "rude boys" and "rude girls" after numerous gigs opening for The Untouchables and Fishbone, as well as their own all-ages shows. Through this following, they were able to avoid the "pay-to-play" crap many young bands acquiesced to. A three-song and a five-song demo are sold at shows.
Summer 1989
Drummer, huge No Doubt fan and fibber, Adrian joins No Doubt after calling a number from the back of a demo tape; he tells No Doubt he has years of experience, but later admits he only has one. His love of 70's rock and ska made the choice obvious. No Doubt plays their first out-of-state show in Arizona in front of about a hundred people.
1989-1990
No Doubt evolved into a solid five-piece unit, expanding their sound to include the styles of each member. The natural evolution caused a few "rude kids" to fall away, but with shows opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ziggy Marley and Mano Negra, their fan base broadened to the college crowd. Pizza mailing list parties became the modus operandi as the list, which was started in 1987, grows from a few hundred names to a couple thousand. (In 1993, when the list reaches approximately 7,000 names, Tony decides to have just pizza parties).
Underground Band Strikes It Big... Sort Of
August 1991
No Doubt signs a "big" recording contract with Interscope Records; they continue driving around O.C. in their old cars and work day jobs (Gwen and Tony were sales people at the same department store, Adrian waited tables at a steak house, and Tom ran a small music equipment rental business). Interscope head honcho Jimmy Lovine predicts Gwen will be a star in five years. The band really wants to be played on local radio station KROQ.
Oct.-Dec. 1991
Between working and going to school (Tom's a music major, Gwen's an art major, Tony and Adrian are psychology majors -- it's a smart band), band drives to a Los Angeles studio as often as possible to record their debut album, a 14-song collection of older material (1987) as well as recently penned tracks; on a budget, they spend less than $13,000.
March 1992
Self-titled No Doubt released. Only 30,000 sold; grunge is in; they don't get played on KROQ. Adrian remembers the program director saying, "It would take an act of God for this band to get on the radio." Enough said.
In support of No Doubt, the band embarks on their first two-week 13-show Western-state headlining tour in two vans (five members, a three-piece horn section, a roadie, tour manager/soundman and equipment).
Summer 1992
Band makes video for "Trapped in a Box" for a mere $5,000; MTV never played it, but M2 does now. No Doubt once again make a two-week Western run.
Fall 1992
Hitting the big time, the band undertakes a two-and-a-half month national-tour -- still in a van. Although, predominately headlining small clubs, the band plays a couple shows with Public Enemy, Pato Banton, and The Special Beat, a reunited Specials and The English Beat.
From Tragic Comes To Magic
March 1993
No Doubt begins the first sessions for what would be called Tragic Kingdom. The album was recorded in eleven different studios over two and a half years. Tony refers to it as a "battleground" -- and there were casualties.
1994
Eric departs before the completion of Tragic Kingdom, and continues as an animator for The Simpsons.
After a seven-year relationship, Tony gets claustrophobic and dumps Gwen; the singer has plenty to sing about and "Don't Speak" evolved from a love song into a broken heart song.
Early 1995
Knowing it had been three years since they had any music out and local fans were wanting something new, No Doubt self-releases the 10-song Beacon Street Collection, named after the house on Beacon Street in Anaheim where several
Members lived and the garage studio where most of the tracks were recorded. They sold out of the first thousand CD's within two weeks after selling them at shows and local record stores (To date, they've sold approximately 100,000 copies).
Fall 1995
Wanting to learn how to read music and grasp the rudiments, Adrian takes a basic drumming class at Fullerton Junior College (California); not a morning person, Adrian still makes the 8 a.m. classes.
Aug.-Sept. 1995
Laying the groundwork for Tragic Kingdom, No Doubt plays the main stage on the first Warped Tour.
October 1995
Tragic Kingdom, a mixture of ska, new wave, pop, punk and rock, is released. Of the lyrics, Gwen says: "We went through some really bad times in the past couple years -- personally and band wise -- and our whole way of dealing with that is humor and I think that's really apparent in the record."
Album doesn't make the charts and KROQ, slow to catch on, doesn't pay attention. No Doubt play the Virgin Megastore in Costa Mesa, California; since relatives will be attending, and also, Gwen believes, because she's a girl, her mother asks her not to swear when she sings "Just a Girl"; Gwen swears; her mom won't speak to her for a week.
Winter 1995
KROQ pays attention; band smiles. New wave-ish "Just a Girl," about being a girl, gets massive requests.
Band swears it's not their friends calling.
In support of Tragic Kingdom, No Doubt tours a week with 311, then several weeks on their own, followed by holiday radio shows.
A Girl Is A Queen. No Doubt Is Fly
January 1996
Several months after its release, Tragic Kingdom debuts on Billboard's Top 200 at No. 175, and the single "Just a Girl" reaches No. 10. "That single surprised the hell out of me," Tom, who created the music, told Guitar World. "I always thought the song was cool, but I never expected it to fly like it has." Video, which features band in one room and Gwen in another, is all over MTV; media ignores band and focuses on Gwen's midriff and bindi. No Doubt makes late night debut performing "Just a Girl" on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
March 28, 1996
David Letterman is seen tapping his foot while No Doubt performs "Just a Girl" on The Late Show.
May 1996
On the road opening for Bush, Gwen breaks her foot while performing; the show must go on -- this time with plenty of Band-Aids.
After Dominic Griffin interviews No Doubt for the syndicated radio show, "Live from the Pit", Dom follows Gwen, repeatedly saying: "Yeah, I know I was the drunk Irishman from the Real World, but I'm just a boy and you're just a girl." A restraining order is issued. (If you believe this, you believe Dominic is a journalist.)
June 1996
The catchy "Spiderwebs," with music by Tony and Gwen-penned lyrics NOT about their relationship, reaches No. 5 in Billboard.
Band begins their first European tour, followed by dates in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Japan.
July 1996
Tragic Kingdom goes Platinum.
Gwen changes her hair; Mabel's Salon in Austin reports big business in platinum color treatments.
August 1996
Tragic Kingdom certified Double-Platinum. Although No Doubt had been headlining in clubs for seven years, the band embarks on their first sold-out theater-size headlining tour. Salons across the country complain that every teenage girl wants to get their hair cut and colored like "that No Doubt girl." "Gwennabees" are hatched.
Meanwhile, Tony goes from blond to brown, and Adrian, who had sculpted his hair into two red horns, and Tom check the theory that blondes have more fun by dipping into the bleach bottle; barber shops don't report an increase in coloring.
Sept. 5, 1996
Mutual admiration established, No Doubt returns to Letterman to perform "Spiderwebs." Sometime 1996
Some leading news magazine reports that those other two blonde singers are out and "that No Doubt girl" is paving the way for a new style; she changes her hair again. The band gets cropped out of photos. No Doubt stipulates they are a BAND, not just a girl. Gwen feels guilty, but becomes the reigning queen of pop and idol to teenage girls.
October 1996
November issue of SPIN hits the stands with No Doubt cover story--only they forgot there were three guys in the band too. Gwen's pretty face and belly button get top billing while the boys are relegated to the Table of Contents page. SPIN says: "No Doubt is the Last American New Wave Group."
November 1996
After performing nearly every night for a year, Gwen's vocal chords are strained; the band cancels its second European tour; the dates are made up in February and March 1997. Quintessential power ballad "Don't Speak," about Tony and Gwen's break up, reaches No. 2 on the Modern Rock chart and No. 1 on Hot 100 airplay chart in Billboard. Video portrays a different story, the story of three forgotten guys pitted against the adored singer; it was therapeutic. "Has it got to the point where we mean nothing?" Tom queries a Rolling Stone writer. "If Gwen doesn't speak, we mean nothing?"
Dec. 7, 1996
No Doubt perform "Don't Speak" and "Excuse Me Mr." on Saturday Night Live. The following week Tragic Kingdom reaches No. 1 in Billboard -- 14 months after its release, selling 229,000 copies the first week at the top spot, more than 500,000 Christmas week, and 6 million total. The album will spend nine weeks at No. 1, and 36 weeks in the Top 10.
Decade Of No Doubt
Winter 1997
No Doubt begins their third headlining tour, this time at enormadome venues. It was either stripped-down clubs or Spinal Tap, jests Tom. They went with the classic comedy and the Cirque de Soliel sets.
Tragic Kingdom reaches No. 1 on Billboard's International Album Eurochart, and was a Top 5 album in the U.K., Canada, Germany, Australia, Norway, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, Denmark and Finland.
January 1997
No Doubt attends American Music Awards after being nominated for Favorite New Artist Pop/Rock. Band's super excited even if they don't win. "Not bad, Best New Artist and we've been around for 10 years," marvels Gwen.
February 1997
No Doubt attends Grammy Awards after being nominated for Best Rock Album and Best New Artist.
Band's super excited even if they don't win. They perform "Spiderwebs" live. All-time touring highlight, No Doubt plays a sold-out 3,000-capacity show in Israel -- including members of the two opposing religious groups. On their day off, they tour Jerusalem and swim in the Dead Sea.
March 1997
No Doubt celebrates Tenth Anniversary!!!
April 11, 1997
No Doubt perform the reggae-tinged "Sunday Morning" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno; although the lyrics are once again about their break up, it's Tony's favorite No Doubt song.
May 1997
Rolling Stone finally puts No Doubt on the cover--the ENTIRE band in surgical garb. The writer announces "everything (Gwen) says is true" and that their pop music is "rousing and potent."
July 1997
Tony's life takes on new meaning after meeting his all-time music hero Prince, or as he is now called, The Artist formerly known as Prince. After the Purple One checked out No Doubt's Minneapolis show, he invited the band back to Paisley Park to jam. How cool is that?
Summer 1997
Rarely seeing a Sunday morning at home, No Doubt continue to see the world from a stage. Tragic Kingdom, still in the Top 50 at 80-plus weeks on the charts, sells seven million in the U.S. and eleven million worldwide. No Doubt, their first record, has now sold around 250,000 copies.
Sept. 4, 1997
They finally win. "Don't Speak" gives No Doubt the opportunity to speak as they enthusiastically accept the Best Group Video statue at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Fall 1997
No Doubt plays across Europe, India, Singapore and South America. Tragic Kingdom continues to sell big, reaching eight million in the U.S. and fourteen million worldwide.
Oct. 21, 1997
Interscope re-releases 10-song Beacon Street Collection as part of the back catalog.
November 1997
No Doubt releases Live in the Tragic Kingdom, a 92-minute, live-performance video shot at The Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, the arena owned by Magic Kingdom heads Disneyland. Plenty of rock poses, good cheer and sweat.
More good tidings, No Doubt's version of the Vandals joyful carol "Oi to the World" -- recorded in one day while on tour -- appears on the album A Very Special Christmas III; proceeds benefiting the Special Olympics.
A Rest To Develop It
Early 1998
No Doubt takes some much needed time off, adjusts to being home, step across the Orange County border, and settle into new addresses within the L.A. County line; two now reside in Long Beach and two in Los Feliz. They stop eating at fast food eateries-except Tony. Renting out a Hollywood Hills home, the band begins writing songs for their forthcoming CD-finding their direction; as Gwen said: "We didn't really know what kind of music we were gonna write because it had been so long and we kind of out grew our old style." Gwen, now very in love, has plenty to sing about.
March 7, 1998
They win again-this time at the California Music Awards (formerly the BAMMIES). Gwen gets a statue for Outstanding Female Vocalist Statewide, and the band walks off with Outstanding Group Statewide.
April 1998
For the Stormy Weather '98 concert at L.A.'s Wiltern Theater, a benefit for Don Henley's Walden Woods Foundation, Gwen sings two torch songs: "I Can Dream, Can't I," made popular by the Andrew Sisters, and Elvis Costello's "Almost Blue."
August 1998
Gwen's a waitress-just for a day. She appears in an apron in a Rufus Wainwright video shot at her house. A week later, Gwen (without the apron) hosts a birthday bash for Tony and Adrian at her house. Many musician friends dance to loud rock music until 3 a.m. The excitement proves to be too much for Adrian; around 4 a.m. he re-decorates Gwen's front yard with regurgitated petits fours.
September 1998
The band attends the MTV Video Music Awards-purely for fun. Gwen looks smashing in her blue Smurfs fuzzy bra top and matching blue-dyed hair
October 1998
Straying for a brief afternoon, Gwen records a duet with Brian Setzer for his new album, Dirty Boogie. The track, made famous by Ann Margaret and Elvis Presley is called "You're the Boss."
October 31, 1998
Boo! Trick or treats were courtesy of Offspring's Dexter Holland. Gwen was a vampire, Tony was a bag of French fries (he loves those things), Adrian was a nun, Tom was something politically incorrect (we're not saying), and No Doubt horn player Gabe McNair was a skeleton. It was a hoot!
November 1998
No Doubt celebrates their childhood in song for the Rugrats soundtrack. In the fall, the band records "I Throw My Toys Around" with musical hero Elvis Costello, who also wrote (with his wife) and produced the song for the movie.
The band continues writing songs for their forthcoming CD and searches for the right producer.
Dec. 31, 1998
The band throws a HUGE New Year's Eve bash at Gwen's house for their friends, friends of friends, and musician- and actor-friends of friends. A star-studded affair with the likes of Tommy Lee, Ben Stiller, the Chili Peppers, Beck, plus many more. It goes into the wee hours. Adrian, once again, is plagued with ill feelings, but waits until the ride home. After numerous attempts to find the right producer, the band finally decides on Glen Ballard, with Jack Joseph Puig as the man with the right mix and Alain Johannes (of Eleven fame) as the engineer. The magic (and long process) occurs at two Los Angeles studios-Ocean Way and Royaltone. According to Gwen, the band has three goals: to grow as songwriters, keep it simple and clean instrumentally with no tricks, and to be spontaneous.
Gettin' On With It
February 1999
After numerous attempts to find the right producer, the band finally decides on Glen Ballard, with Jack Joseph Puig as the man with the right mix and Alain Johannes (of Eleven fame) as the engineer. The magic (and long process) occurs at two Los Angeles studios-Ocean Way and Royaltone. According to Gwen, the band has three goals: to grow as songwriters, keep it simple and clean instrumentally with no tricks, and to be spontaneous.
Feb. 22, 1999
Adrian's Schwing Magazine Charity Golf Tournament raises money for a Hollywood charity. Out for a putt and a swing, members from the Offspring, NOFX, Smashmouth and Cherry Poppin' Daddies. Earlier in '99, Adrian and Vandals drummer Joe Escalante started Schwing, an alternative golf publication through Thrasher. Lotsa musicians and girls in bikinis.
March 1999
RIAA creates a new sales status symbol: the Diamond Award for artists who move more than 10 million copies of a given album in the U.S. Forty-six artists were responsible for the 62 best-selling albums of all time... and in the mix was No Doubt for Tragic Kingdom (at 10 million!).
Band says "yes" to hip movie Go and delivers "New" for soundtrack. Finally, new music from No Doubt, although it's not so new ("New" was the first song the band wrote after Tragic Kingdom). The song, produced by Jerry Harrison, is received at radio with enthusiasm.
April 1999
Tom remarks: "This is our eighth week recording... and probably our 80th week working on this record."
Unable to wait until Gwen finishes vocals for a track, Maggen, the singer's 14-year-old dog, went poo-poo on the studio carpet. Gwen cleans it with paper towels and disposed of the mess in the garbage bin next to the studio, locking herself into the stinky gated structure in the process. "There I am, standing on top of the garbage bin that smells awful while everyone is inside a sound-proof studio."
May 1999
A whopping 17 songs are recorded-the band is really excited. It's a new sound for the band. One they have a hard time describing-or pinpointing into a style. Tony thinks there's a pervasive early '80s new wave thing reminiscent of what they grew up on, and a very organic rock '70s sparse sound. The songs are somewhere between rock, pop and reggae. (Tony admits that all reggae they've attempted in the past sucks; "We've finally hit the right groove. Now we don't have to qualify what we've done.")
Burning London-A Clash Tribute is released. It includes No Doubt's cover of "Hateful," which is produced by David Kahne and includes guest vocals, growls and hand gestures by Billy Idol. Proceeds are donated to an L.A. youth shelter.
June 1999
Gwen adds vocals to Fishbone's cover of Sly and the Family Stone's "Everybody is a Star" for the Fishbone and Familyhood Nextperience tribute album (out March 2000).
July 1999
No Doubt completes mixing at Ocean Way with Jack Joseph Puig. Band is really excited. Record company is really excited. If the fans knew, they would be excited. Then the band decides to record two more songs; now they are the only ones excited. Tour plans for fall are put on hold.
August 1999
Band enters the studio again to record new songs for the as-yet-untitled new album on Interscope Records.
Tragic Kingdom continues to sell big, reaching 15 million worldwide.
No Doubt hosts their second annual co-birthday bash for Tony and Adrian (who sports a pink mohawk for the party) at Adrian's home in Lakewood, California. Celebrating the dynamic duo's special day: members from 311, Rage against the Machine, and the Vandals, Perry Farrell, actor Vince Vaughn, and... Well, more rock and movie stars than the neighbors liked. It was a long and festive night.
Sept. 30, 1999
No Doubt kicks off an eight-city West Coast club tour in San Diego in full pop gear: Tony and Tom wear red Jumpsuits, the horn section in lime green, Gwen in bubblegum pink (including her feathered hair), and Adrian shirtless and in boxers. The jaunt was appropriately dubbed "Pop Smart" and "Pop Start" by two fans who screamed in joy over the new pop songs at the band's L.A. show.
Oct. 9, 1999
On the final night of No Doubt's club tour, in a tender moment at The Fillmore in San Francisco, Adrian lures his girlfriend Nina to the stage and before the thousand-plus fans, gets down on one knee, professes his love and then proposes. Nina shakes her head "yes" and the two exit the stage in each other's arms. The band, moved to tears, finishes the set with Vandals drummer Josh Freese covering for Adrian.
Winter 1999
Final touches are made to the as yet untitled new record. Even more recording, mixing, and mastering to make it just right.
Dec. 5, 1999
No Doubt attends the VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards at New York's fashionable 26th Street Armory. The very fashionable band is nominated for Most Stylish Video, and Gwen-proudly displaying her multi-colored braces-is nominated for Most Fashionable Female Artist. The band walks away with the statue for Most Stylish Video for "New." Orthodontically-challenged teens everywhere proudly smile a toothy grin.
Dec. 31, 1999
Way to ring in the millennium!! No Doubt played at one of the biggest parties in the world: Times Square. To be exact, the MTV New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square. The first band to play MTV in the new millennium, No Doubt took the stage a few minutes after midnight, performing a festive rendition of "It's the End of the World (And I Feel Fine)" by REM, the new skool and new first single "Ex-Girlfriend" to appease the millions of waiting fans, and the old skool "Spiderwebs."
Jan. 5, 2000
No Doubt is shot-but it's all good. The band is shot by photographer David LaChappelle for their new album, drum roll please, Return of Saturn.
Jan. 16, 2000
The first No Doubt wedding: Adrian and Nina happily make the commitment at Adrian's home in Southern California while family and close friends (including members of the Vandals and Sugar Ray) watched and cried. A true tight-knit group, Gwen serves as a bridesmaid while Tony and Tom stand as groomsmen.
Jan. 24-26, 2000
The video for "Ex-Girlfriend," directed by Hype Williams, is shot.
The Long Awaited Return
January 2000
No Doubt is shot-but it's all good. David LaChapelle photographs the group for their new album, drum roll please, Return of Saturn.
"Ex-Girlfriend," the first-and extremely anticipated single, is released to radio, where it rocks on alternative for 27 weeks.
Is it about Gwen and Tony? No. Is it about Gwen and Gavin? Yes. Is Gwen the ex? No! The video, shot by Hype Williams, is seen on millions of TVs.
April 1-10, 2000
The Build-Up. Performances on Conan O'Brien, and Modern Rock Live syndicated radio show, interviews for CNN Worldbeat, and Gwen is shot for the covers of Nylon and CosmoGirl magazines. In a week or so, the entire band gets their pictures taken - together-by David LaChapelle for Rolling Stone.
April 11, 2000
The very down-to-earth yet extremely out there Return of Saturn is released on a global scale. Produced by Glen Ballard, mixed by Jack Joseph Puig and recorded by Alain Johannes, the 14-song disc encompasses the band's eclectic tastes: New Wave, reggae, pop and rock. Tom astutely states, "It's probably a lot easier to have sex to this record than the last." Gwen sees it differently: "It's a selfish record in a way because the songs are largely about me-and my insecurities. I laid it all out there-and it feels good." It debuts at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart one week later.
April 12-24, 2000
The return to the spotlight:
"Simple Kind of Life," the second single, is released. (It will spend 20 weeks on the modern rock alternative radio chart.)
For the video, directed by Sophie Muller, Gwen commands the screen in a fabulous wedding dress she and Sophie designed after seeing a stunning John Galliano design. Band performs on L.A. radio station KROQ during the Kevin & Bean Show and on Jay Leno ("Simple Kind of Life"). Band also plays a rocking fun show in Orange County (roots) to lots and lots of fans and in L.A. at the Universal Amphitheater where industry types and celebs chatter but are drowned out by screaming fans.
Band sets out on a month long press tour across Europe, Japan and Australia.
April 27, 2000
"Gwen and the Boys Arrive as a Band." Rolling Stone gives No Doubt a four star glowing record review: "Return of Saturn is a rare achievement: a superstar follow up that not only betters its predecessor but also radically departs from it."
May 2000
An as-long-as-I-have-been-playing-bass dream, Tony is photographed for the cover of Bass Player magazine. Serious recognition. The publication called his style a "selfless approach" and went on to say, "Tony's lines give energy and life to Saturn's broad emotional range."
Appropriately, Gwen is photographed for InStyle magazine.
June 2000
CNN and E! visit the rehearsal studio for live footage and to interview the band. Return of Saturn tour commences in Dallas, Texas. Yee-haw!
August 4-10, 2000
Hello, Jay! Looking smooth and sharp, No Doubt performs "Bathwater" on Leno in 1940's style clothing.
The next night, they are back in O.C. for a show at Irvine Meadows. The following night, Gwen, in "the" wedding gown, and the guys perform "Simple Kind of Life at the 2000 Teen Choice Awards.
Night off.
Back on, the band, guys included, is photographed for Vogue magazine in conjunction with the Vogue/VH1 Fashion. (Hint: they win! Most Fashionable Video) Night off.
Back on, No Doubt tapes VH1 Storytellers with special friends-Alain Johannes from Eleven and former-ND member Eric Stefani.
September 2, 2000
Life is a cabaret, my friend.. "Bathwater" is the focus as the group enlists their fave video director, Sophie Muller, and choreographer Fatima (Michael Jackson), who got the band dancing in step for the tongue-in-cheek video. It takes two days (phew!), and the result: Delicious!
September 2000
More interviews, tapings, shows, and other fun stuff.including.
Band tapes voice over for King of the Hill; they play themselves plus Gwen gets to be the voice of sexy heartbreaker Vivian. Vavoom!
Gwen, Tom and Gabrial play a secret acoustic set at the Mint, an intimate L.A. club, for 200 lucky friends and family members. Tony and Adrian put their feet up, sip drinks and cheer.
Gwen and Moby shoot the video for "South Side," a soon to be hit that was recorded more than a year ago.
Bon voyage! The stages of Japan and Australia await. See you in a month.
November 2000
Another busy month. this time in NYC. starting with a performance of "Bathwater" at the Radio Music Awards in fun-filled Las Vegas (gambling is kept at a minimum). followed by Gwen and Moby performing on Late Night with David Letterman, and Gwen appearing with teen heartthrob Carson Daly for TRL (and while she's at it, Top 20 Songs of All Time with David Holmes).
After Thanksgiving weekend, busy-girl Gwen is photographed for the cover of YM! Appropriately, the band ends the month with another awards show-the first ever VH1 My Music Awards. "Bathwater" is the choice and Fatima is enlisted again to choreograph.
December 2000
No Doubt ends 2000 with an award show (presenters at the Billboard Music Awards), performance on the tube (MTV's Fashionably Loud, selection: "Bathwater." Gwen also performs "South Side" with Moby.), and a special live performance at the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas in L.A.
Return of Saturn is still on the charts (#120). It's clocked in at roughly 1.3 million sold. Band collectively closes eyes, breathes deep, and chills.
Charged And Ready To Go
January 2001
When the mood is right, strike. Feeling good about Return, No Doubt cozy up to the writing process. Much time is spent recording demos in Tom's living room (most of which make it to the upcoming album). February 2001
When the material is there, why not?! Feeling good about their initial writing efforts, No Doubt check into a recording studio with hip-hop producers the Neptunes. In late February, the band attends the Grammys in honor of Return of Saturn, which was nominated for Rock Album of the Year. Although they didn't win, it was fun, fun, fun.
March 2001
Yo! What up. We're hangin' at Adrian's Crib outside the L.B. (that's Long Beach) for a taping of MTV Cribs. Also chillin' are the drummer's wife, bandmates, friends at large, and numerous drunken clowns (you should see the raw juggling footage!).
Admitting that they have recorded some good and not so good reggae, the excited band members head to Jamaica to record four songs with two legendary drum and bass/dancehall musicians/producers duos: Sly and Robbie (Black Uhuru, Jimmy Cliff, Grace Jones), and Steelie and Cleevie (Yellowman, Shabba Ranks, Sean Paul and Mr. Vegas).
April 14, 2001
A dynamic duo of forceful females. Gwen takes the SNL stage with Eve for a performance of the rap singer's track "Let Me Blow Ya Mind." Gwen and Eve recorded the sure-fire hit in March.
May 14, 2001
Adrian tapes an episode of Rock 'N' Roll Jeopardy. Although he's no Mark McGrath rock trivia expert, he scored some cash for the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation.
June 2001
Back to business. The band is feeling the groove. lots of different grooves. The group heads into the studio first with Nellee Hooper (Madonna, Bjork, etc.), and the then later in the month with Timbalind (Missy Elliott, Aaliyah). Regarding the sound taking shape, Tom said: "This is going to be the most adventurous and eclectic No Doubt album yet. So far it sounds like a heavy synthed-out dub dancehall disco party."
In between producers and recording sessions, Gwen performs with Eve at the 1st Annual BET Awards and tapes an episode of Top of the Pops with the rapper.
July 2001
New Wave '80s love: No Doubt enters studio with Ric Ocasek from the Cars. The wedding: horn master Gabrial McNair marries his long-time girlfriend in Oslo, Norway.
Ready, Steady.Rock
August 12, 2001
Gwen and Eve at it again - this time performing at the 2001 Teen Choice Awards. August 2001
It's all in the name. and Rock Steady is it - the new album. "It was an easy decision," Adrian said. "We rock.." Tom interjects, "And we are steady as.." "Seriously," interrupts Tony, "the album has an old-school, early '80s-underground, dance hall-meets-New Wave-pop feel, and for us, 'Rock Steady' captures that universal vibe."
Cheers! No Doubt is drinking tea English style while recording the title track to their new album and mixing Rock Steady with Mark "Spike" Stent (Madonna, Bjork, Oasis, Massive Attack). Loving life in London, the band has moved into a five bedroom house, gone to see a few shows, searched high-and-low for decent Mexican food, got a ticket in a car Adrian drives on the wrong side of the road, played many a game of tennis in the rain, and had a toilet explode on Adrian and Tony the first night in their flat.
September 6, 2001
MTV Video Music Awards: Gwen presents an award and the collaborating singer accepts awards with Moby for "South Side" (Best Male Video) and Eve for "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" (Best Female Video). Band cheers her on.
September 21, 2001
An all-star version of the Marvin Gaye classic "What's Going On" is released to radio and MTV. Recorded over several days in early September in New York, the track features Gwen, Bono, Destiny's Child, Britney Spears, Wyclef, Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Fred Durst, among others. Originally intended for release on December 1, 2001, World AIDS Day, the song was released early to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks. The five mix CD contributed proceeds to United Way's September 11th Fund and Artists Against AIDS.
September 25, 2001
No Doubt goes disco in a remake of Donna Summer's "Love to Love You Baby" for the soundtrack of Zoolander, starring Ben Stiller as a model!
October 2001
Front-page news. Blender names Gwen one of the 50 Sexiest Artists of All Time." The singer makes the cover and, at Number 20, she's sandwiched between Jim Morrison and Shania Twain (sweet!) inside.
Gwen also makes the cover of Vanity Fair for their music issue. She joins company with Beck, Chris Cornell, Maxwell, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, and several other notable musicians.
In The Name of Rock
October 15-17, 2001
Band is absolutely, 100% thrilled with first single choice, "Hey Baby," from the 12-song Rock Steady. The album's artwork had been inspired by the work of artist Steven Sprouse, which in turn inspired the "Hey Baby" video - shot in L.A by director Dave Meyers. The song was recorded and mixed in L.A. and Jamaica.
October 25-26, 2001
"Hey Baby" can be heard on L.A. radio!!!
U2 and No Doubt on tour! Let the fun begin.
Day one is in New York at Madison Square Garden! "It was like playing to a city in mourning," says Gwen. "By the end of the concert, everyone was crying."
Day two: Free show! Free Show! No Doubt plays a, you guessed it, free show in NYC for their fans on their first day off. More tears are shed.
November 6-7, 2001
"Hey Baby" is the focus of MTV's Making The Video, a must see. The following day it premieres on MTV.
November 20, 2001
Now you can remix a No Doubt song! "Ex-Girlfriend" is set to appear in the new Sony PlayStation 2 game, Frequency, where addictive gamers can also be musical mixing masterminds. Adrian loves games and even has a KISS pinball machine.
November 25, 2001
ND says "bye" to U2 (tour) Playing with U2 was "like playing with the soundtrack to our lives - from high-school through college," Gwen gushes.
December 1-4, 2001|
Gwen has been named CosmoGirl of the Year by the fashionable teen magazine. Gwen is honored with the My Favorite Female Artist Award from 2001 My VH1 Music Awards. She is one of many honored (including Bono, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys and Christina Aguilera) for the There's No "I" in Team (Best Collaboration) Award for her participation in the song "What's Going On."
No Doubt perform "Hey Baby" on the Billboard Music Awards show.
No Doubt play at Carlsbad High School near San Diego, Calif. The surprise performance airs on MTV special "Jammed" starting January 14.
December 11, 2001
Easy to wrap and give, Rock Steady debuts in the Top 10 on the Album Sales charts. The band signs their new album and performs at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square. Way to celebrate!
December 15, 2001
No Doubt play LIVE on Saturday Night LIVE! "Hey Baby" is the last song performed by No Doubt in 2001.
January 2002
Way to start a new year! After a six-year courtship, Gavin proposes to Gwen on the morning of January 1. She happily says YES!
The band that swims together stays together. No Doubt takes a dive in Gwen's pool for a Rolling Stone cover shoot by David LaChapelle.
February 2002
Who's that on the skins? Where's Adrian? We want Adrian! Vandals drummer Josh Freese sits in for Adrian during Mardi Gras madness in New Orleans while the ND drummer anxiously awaits the birth of the first No Doubt offspring. Josh and the regulars appear on CBS' Friday Night Superbowl Bash, Fox's The Tailgate Party, and MTV Mardi Gras performing "Hella Good" and "Hey Baby," the latter with OutKast.
February 9, 2002
2002 is just getting better and better. Adrian's beautiful wife, Nina, gave birth to their first child, Mason James Young.
February 26-27, 2002
ND performs a benefit with the Offspring and Weezer as part of Recording Artists Coalition's "Concerts for Artists Rights" in Long Beach, Calif. The 44th Annual Grammy's: Gwen presents an award and wins another with Eve for "Let Me Blow Ya Mind."
March 2002
"On the road again, I'm so glad to be on the road again." No doubt begins the mega Rock Steady tour, their first full tour in two years, in San Juan, Puerto Rico (and it's not just cuz they wanted to hit the beach first!). With five albums worth of material, the band has plenty to rock about. and if you caught their show in L.A. or Las Vegas, wow, titillating! At both shows, the band was joined on stage by Hollywood's infamous, feather-boa strutting, cabaret dancers The Pussycat Dolls during "Bathwater" and "Hey Baby." And, while in Vegas, the band was presented with commemorative No Doubt Rock Steady limited edition $5 chips by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Gwen's not just a girl, she's the ElleGirl cover girl for Spring.
April 2, 2002
"Hella Good," shot in the LB (Long Beach), makes a hella splash on MTV's TRL thanks to the fine direction of Mark Romanek (NIN, Madonna) and the hella good music.
April 19, 2002
The band returns to Late Night with Conan O'Brien for a good time, a hella good time when they perform "Hella Good" and "Underneath It All." It's their third date with Conan and their first with The Rock (how perfect!!).
June 2002
Gwen lends her vocals to Malice, the hammer-wielding heroine of the Xbox and Sony PlayStation 2 games. She and the guys become cool characters as they do voice over work for one of their favorite pastimes: gaming.
June 7, 2002
No Doubt rock in the open air on Jay Leno's new Summer outdoor performance space. This, their fourth date with Jay, was a hella good time with "Hella Good." Later that night, Gwen has a hell of a good time on her bachelorette drinking and dancing party that brought her and her closest friends sip, slurp and dance to Jamaican Dancehall music. When the limo arrived back home in the early morning hours, Gwen fell into Gavin's waiting arms (and a friend fell in the bushes!). The next morning, Gwen, in dark sunglasses, ate cake and opened presents at her 80-person bridal shower.
June 11-12, 2002
Getting real, Gwen goes from glamour girl to the real beauty in the Sophie Muller/Logan-directed video for "Underneath it All," the Dave Stewart co-penned song. This is Sophie's seventh ND video.
June 19-July 14, 2002
Hello Europe! No Doubt play the big summer festivals in Europe - from London to Berlin, from Ireland to Norway, and points in between.
July 23, 2002
Will they win? Will they? "Hey Baby" is nominated for Best Group Video and Best Pop Video by the folks at the MTV Video Music Awards.
August 10-25, 2002
Hello surf and sun! No Doubt perform and play (and shop!) - from Honolulu to Singapore, from Tokyo to Sydney, and points in between.
August 29, 2002
They won! They won! No Doubt was awarded Best Group Video and Best Pop Video for "Hey Baby" at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
September 14, 2002
G&G wed at a traditional ceremony at St Paul's Church in London's Covent Gardens amid family and close friends - including members of her No Doubt family. The stunning rock couple looked forever happy and beautiful - especially Gwen in a cream and pink John Galliano gown.
September 28, 2002
Recapturing their first ceremony, G&G said "I do" again at a second private ceremony at record label pal Jimmy Iovine's Hollywood home. What girl wouldn't want to wear her wedding dress twice and say "yes" to her long-time love?? They toasted and danced into the wee hours with family, band family and many friends.
October 2002
No Doubt is rocking steady - and rolling with the Stones! The Rock Steady tour rolls on in St. Paul, MN. And includes three dates opening for the Rolling Stones, a free afternoon concert in Nashville, and dates with Garbage and the Distillers.
November 2002
Tony is on the cover of Bass Player. again. Chats about synth bass on RS.
November 13, 2002
Dawson, Joey and Pacey are cool! In the Dawson's Creek episode called "Spiderwebs," Dawson's characters head to Boston to see No Doubt play. Three songs are featured on the show: "Hella Good," "Underneath it All" and "Magic's in the Makeup."
November 22, 2002
No Doubt get the key to the Tragic Kingdom. well, actually, Anaheim Mayor Tom Daly presents the band with a key to the city on "Breakfast with Kevin and Bean," KROQ's morning show. This is the ultimate nod to a band that immortalized their backyard - and was determined to get played on their favorite radio station.
No Doubt sells out three nights at the Long Beach arena and adds a fourth night at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, their final show on the 2002 Rock Steady Tour.
Hey Baby, We're A Winning Group
January 2003
Could three be a charm? The New Year looks great as No Doubt is nominated for THREE Grammys - Best Pop Vocal Album for Rock Steady, Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for "Hey Baby" and Best Dance Recording for "Hella Good."
January 26, 2003
No Doubt rocks the Super Bowl. At Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif., the band performs "Just A Girl" and accompanies Sting for the Police classic "Message In A Bottle" - in front of millions!! On their way home, they stop by Laguna Beach, Calif. to shoot their fourth Rock Steady video for the song "Running."
February 2003
Gwen is the cover girl for premiere issue of TeenVogue. Looking gorgeous, she talks about Gavin, No Doubt and her new line of clothes, L.A.M.B.
February 23, 2003
Three is a charm!! No Doubt, after many nominations and years attending, finally bounced away from the Grammys with a coveted award - and for being a group. After performing a medley of "Underneath It All" and "Hella Good," the band was awarded their first Grammy ever for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for "Hey Baby." And, in a tribute to the late Joe Strummer, Tony jammed with Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Dave Grohl, Steve Van Zandt and Pete Thomas for a rockin' cover of The Clash's "London Calling."
February 24, 2003
Soooo excited about their big win, No Doubt took to the stage for a club show at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom. Not only did the lucky crowd get treated to No Doubt classics, but they also sang along covers of the Police's "Message In A Bottle" with guests Brandon Boyd and Mike Einziger of Incubus, and U2's "Sweetest Thing" with a guest appearance by Gavin.
March 10, 2003
Legends honored by future legends! Gwen gave the induction speech for the Police at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. The ceremony will air on VH1 on March 16.
April 2003
No Doubt take a little break. spend time with family, do their own thing - eat, drink, shop, exercise, relax when they want.
As part of their break, Adrian and Tony back their friend Liam Lynch on his single "United States of Whatever" on the Craig Kilborn Show.
May 2003
"Hey Baby" is right!! Adrian is finally honored in a most appropriate way - Playgirl magazine's Sexiest Man in Music - With a Stick in His Hand. The rest of the band fully supports this honor - and Gwen plans to nominate Tony and Tom next.
Taking A Look Back
September 2003
After a quiet summer, the band get back to work. They enter the studio with producer Nellee Hooper to record a cover of Talk Talk's "It's My Life" for their soon to be released The Singles 1992-2003.
September 8, 2003
Gwen's L.A.M.B. fashion label premieres with a line of bags through LeSportsac. September 20, 2003
Adrian sits in with Bow Wow Wow for their set at KROQ's Inland Invasion 3, he has long admired the group.
October 10-11, 2003
No Doubt again collaborate with photographer/director David LaChapelle, this time he directs their video for "It's My Life." It is shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
November 25, 2003
No Doubt releases the most projects ever released on one day in their history.
1. The Singles 1992-2003 - The band's first retrospective album featuring all their singles.
2. Boom Box - A two CD/two DVD box set featuring The Singles 1992-2003, Everything In Time (B-Sides, Rarities, Remixes), The Videos 1992-2003 DVD and Live In The Tragic Kingdom DVD.
3. Rock Steady Live DVD - A live concert DVD filmed at two shows in Long Beach during the 2002 Rock Steady Tour
biography from www.nodoubt.com

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