Hoobastankformed in the Los Angeles County suburb Agoura Hills in 1994. Vocalist Doug Robbmet with guitarist Dan Estrinin a high school battle of the bands competition and decided to form a band. They recruited and Chris Hesseto form Hoobastank. In an interview with Launch Yahoo Doug Robb said the name had no particular meaning. "You're going to ask me what it means.
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