Hoobastank are not a perfect band and quite frankly, they don t give a damn.
Twenty years since making their eponymous major label debut in 2001, the American rock group with the curious moniker have experienced their fair share of triumphs and tribulations. But oh, what a ride it s been, and their latest (albeit accidental) accomplishment going
wildly viral, thanks to the teens on TikTok is
so unexpected, it almost makes perfect sense for the band.
In January, Hoobastank s hit 2004 single, The Reason, took off on TikTok, becoming the unofficial soundtrack for a viral challenge in which users show off their less-than-perfect moments and life choices. At the time, Hoobastank didn t have an account on the app. According to lead singer Doug Robb, he didn t even know all that much about TikTok to begin with but when the band s song was suddenly being used in millions of viral videos, he knew it was time to pay attention.