The Solids
The Solids | |
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The Solids in New York in 2025, by Aaron Hoffman | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Middletown, Connecticut |
| Genres | Power pop, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | 20th Century Fox Music, Dominant Records |
| Members | Carter Bays Craig Thomas Patrick Butler C.C. DePhil |
| Website | thesolids.com |
The Solids are an American pop/rock band from Middletown, Connecticut. The band consists of Carter Bays (vocals, guitar), Craig Thomas (drums), Patrick Butler (keyboards), Doug Derryberry (lead guitar) and Josh Suniewick (bass). They have been writing, recording, and performing music since 1996. The Solids first became popular for their song "The Future Is Now," which was the theme song for the Fox television program Oliver Beene. A 12-second clip from their song "Hey, Beautiful" is the theme song for another show, the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother which was created by band members Bays and Thomas.