From Los Angeles, California

From last.fm:

Hoobastank is an american post-grunge band best known for their crossover hit "The Reason" (2003) and by their continued success in the modern rock market. Vocalist Doug Robb met with guitarist Dan Estrin in a high school battle of the bands competition and decided to form a band. They recruited Markku Lappalainen and Chris Hesse to form Hoobastank. In an interview with Yahoo's Launch, Doug Robb said the name had no particular meaning. "You're going to ask me what it means. Read more about Hoobastank on Last.fm.