Magellan (band)
Magellan | |
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| Origin | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Genres | Progressive metal, progressive rock |
| Years active | 1985–2016 |
| Labels | Magna Carta, InsideOut |
| Spinoffs | Explorers Club |
| Past members | Trent Gardner Wayne Gardner |
| Website | magellansongs.com |
Magellan were an American progressive metal/rock band formed in San Francisco, California, United States, by brothers Trent and Joel Wayne Gardner in 1985. The band's albums featured a number of well-known guest musicians, such as Ian Anderson, drummer Joey Franco, and bassist Tony Levin. The group co-wrote songs with Chicago frontman Robert Lamm on his album, Living Proof (2012).
In February 2014, Wayne Gardner committed suicide. On June 11, 2016, Trent Gardner died of undisclosed reasons.