Switchfoot Bio: Switchfoot is an alternative rock band from San Diego, CA, that was formed in 1996 by brothers Jon and Tim Foreman and their surfing buddy, Chad Butler. The band was originally known as Chin Up and they released three albums before making their major label debut in 2003.

In 2001, Jerome Fontimillas joined the band playing keys, guitar, and singing background vocals.

Drew Shirley started touring with the band as a guitarist in 2003. He officially joined Switchfoot in 2005.
Switchfoot Awards:

* 7 ASCAP San Diego Music Awards including "Best New Artist," "Best Pop Artist," "Album of the Year" and "Song Of The Year"

* 8 Dove Awards including "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year"

* Jon Foreman, 2001 Gibson Guitars' Les Paul Award for "Most Promising Up-And-Coming Guitarist"