The quintet began their journey in February 2011 in
Orange County, California, United States. Within six months of their formation, Robert Jon & the Wreck had undertaken a national tour playing 60 shows and self-released their debut album,
Fire Started. "Tired Of Drinking Alone" was one of 11 self-penned tracks making up the collection. The release warranted a favorable mention in
Rolling Stone, and the single release from the album, "Oh Miss Carolina", had a three month tenure on Planet Rock Radio in the UK. By this stage the band membership had settled as Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals/guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums/background vocals), Steve Maggiora (keyboards/background vocals), Henry James (lead guitar), and Warren Murrel (bass guitar). One reviewer commented "Shine A Light On Me Brother is Robert Jon and the Wreck's best album to date which is saying a lot. It's a great album from start to finish". Touring commitments throughout 2021 took in parts of Europe, including at
Bospop in
Weert, Netherlands, the UK in May, plus Australian and Japanese dates. ==Band members==