Bush

The Profile

Bush are a British rock band formed in London in 1992 and led by Gavin Rossdale. They broke through with Sixteen Stone (1994) and hits like Glycerine, Machinehead and Comedown, followed by Razorblade Suitcase (1996) and The Science of Things (1999). After a 2002 hiatus they reunited in 2010, later releasing The Sea of Memories (2011), The Kingdom (2020) and The Art Of Survival (2022).

Current lineup in recent years includes Gavin Rossdale (vocals, guitar), Chris Traynor (guitar), Corey Britz (bass) and Nik Hughes (drums). Razorblade Suitcase was produced by Steve Albini; The Kingdom involved producer Tyler Bates; The Art Of Survival features production by Erik Ron. Bullet Holes appeared on the John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum soundtrack. Letting the Cables Sleep was written for a friend who contracted HIV. In Canada the band initially used the name Bush X.

British rock band Bush, led by Gavin Rossdale, emerged in the 1990s post‑grunge wave, drawing both chart success and Nirvana-comparison debates. Razorblade Suitcase (1996) with Steve Albini sharpened their raw edge, while The Science of Things (1999) added electronics and yielded standout ballads. After a hiatus, they returned with The Sea of Memories (2011) and leaned heavier on The Kingdom (2020) and The Art of Survival (2022), with Chris Traynor prominent and producers Tyler Bates and Erik Ron in the mix. Reviews here are largely positive, spotlighting tracks like Blood River, Peace‑S and Heavy Is The Ocean.