Known for such hits as “Sorry” and “Lit Up” during the late 1990s and 2000s, Buckcherry has shared details of a harrowing incident.
In the early hours of Friday, August 21, the band’s bus was involved in a fatal car crash while in the midst of traveling for the group’s Roar Like Thunder Tour.
Music fans became aware when a statement was made via Facebook, with the members of Buckcherry sharing details of what took place.
“At approximately 2:00 a.m. Friday morning, Buckcherry’s tour bus was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina,” reads the band’s statement.
“We are extremely grateful to report that all members of Buckcherry and our touring crew are safe and unharmed,” the statement continues.
“Tragically, authorities have confirmed that the collision that occurred ahead of our bus resulted in a fatality. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and loved ones of the person who lost their life,” the statement adds, before announcing that the band’s scheduled performance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will take place as planned on Saturday, August 22.
“We sincerely appreciate everyone who has reached out with concern and support,” the band’s statement concludes.
Buckcherry Emerged With a Hit Debut Album
Formed in Anaheim, California in 1995, Buckcherry broke through with the band’s self-titled debut album in 1999.
Hit singles “Lit Up,” For the Movies,” “Dead Again” and “Check Your Head” put the band on the map.
Buckcherry landed a spot opening for rocker Lenny Kravitz, which increased the band’s exposure significantly.
That led to the release of a 2001 follow-up, “Time Bomb.”
However, Buckcherry was victim to the dreaded sophomore slump, with their second album not nearly as well received as their first had been.
That led to inevitable tensions that flared up while the band worked on their third album. That project, however, was never completted; in 2002, in the midst of recording, Buckcherry split up.
Buckcherry Reformed in 2005
In 2005, Buckcherry frontman Josh Todd reformed the band, with a combination of new and original members.
That led to the 2006 release of their next album, “15,” which put the band back on top with such hit singles as “Sorry,” “Everything,” and “Next 2 You.”
In the years that followed, the band continued to release new albums while opening for such acts as Mötley Crüe and Kiss.
‘A Throwback Rock ‘n’ Roll Band’
While promoting the band’s “Roar Like Thunder” album and accompanying tour in 2025, Todd was interviewed by radio station Q92.9.
During the discussion, he was asked what he believed was the secret of the band’s longevity.
“I think first and foremost, passion. We really enjoy performing,” he said.
“The traveling is the only thing that wears on you over the years, but other than that, we really love what we do,” Todd added.
“And we’re always exercising that songwriting muscle as well. We’re always putting out records, good records, like we just dropped ‘Roar Like Thunder’ this year, and it’s such a great record,” he continued. “So we put out a record every couple of years and tour. We’re a throwback rock ‘n’ roll band, and there’s not too many left.”
