Maroon 5

Name: Maroon 5
Date of Formation: 1994 (as Kara’s Flowers; rebranded 2001)
City: Los Angeles, California
Country: USA
Genre: Pop Rock, Funk Pop, R&B
Band/Group Members:

Adam Levine (lead vocals, born March 18, 1979)

James Valentine (lead guitar, born October 5, 1978)

Jesse Carmichael (keyboards, born April 2, 1979; on hiatus 2012-2019)

Mickey Madden (bass, born May 13, 1979)

Matt Flynn (drums, born May 24, 1970; joined 2006)

PJ Morton (keyboards, joined 2012, left 2019 when Carmichael returned)
Roles: Vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums

Bio:
Maroon 5, formed in Los Angeles as Kara’s Flowers in 1994, evolved into a pop rock powerhouse after adding James Valentine in 2001. Led by Adam Levine, with Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, and Matt Flynn, the band blends funk pop and R&B with heartfelt lyrics. Their debut Songs About Jane (2002) went triple platinum with “This Love,” earning three Grammys, including Best New Artist. Hits like “Moves Like Jagger” (Overexposed, 2012) and “Sugar” cemented their fame, while V (2014) and JORDI (2021), named after late manager Jordan Feldstein, added “Memories” and “Beautiful Mistakes.” With 32 million albums sold and a 2019 Super Bowl performance, their LA polish and emotional depth keep fans hooked, though some note a pop shift. PJ Morton filled in during Carmichael’s hiatus.