Chevelle (pronounced shə-VELL) is an alternative metal/hard rock band from Grayslake, Illinois founded in 1994 by brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler with the later addition of Joe Loeffler in 1996 (who was replaced by the Loeffler's brother-in-law, Dean Bernardini). The band's name refers to the Loeffler brothers' father's favorite car.

History

Point #1

Collaborating with producer Steve Albini, Chevelle released their debut album Point #1 through Steve Taylor's Squint Entertainment in May 1999. Though the album was criticised for it's repetitive song structures,^[1] it was generally well received.^[2] The title track "Point #1" as well as "MIA" were released as singles. Music videos were made for both songs, and each took a Dove Award for "Hard Music Song": "Mia" in 2000 and "Point #1" the following year.^[3] The album also took the award for "Hard Music Album" in 2000.^[4]

Wonder What's Next

They broke out in 2002 with their major label debut album bass (2005)