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Silverchair was an Australian rock band formed in 1992 in Newcastle, New South Wales. The group's lineup consisted of Daniel Johns (vocals, guitar), Ben Gillies (drums), and Chris Joannou (bass guitar). Originally performing under the name Innocent Criminals, the band gained national attention in 1994 after winning the "Pick Me" demo competition organised by the SBS television program "Nomad" and the ABC radio station Triple J. Following the competition, the group signed with Murmur Records and later achieved commercial success in Australia and internationally, selling more than 10 million albums worldwide.
Silverchair released five studio albums: "Frogstomp" (1995), "Freak Show" (1997), "Neon Ballroom" (1999), "Diorama" (2002), and "Young Modern" (2007). All five albums debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. The band's singles "Tomorrow" (1994), "Freak" (1997), and "Straight Lines" (2007) reached number one on the ARIA Singles Chart.
The band's musical style evolved over the course of its career. Early releases were associated with grunge and alternative rock, while later albums incorporated elements of orchestral rock, art rock, and pop-oriented songwriting. Daniel Joh…