Candlebox is a Post-Grunge band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in December 1991, they originally named the band Uncle Duke ; they later changed the name as a tribute to a Midnight Oil song. The band consists of Kevin Martin (vocals, guitar), Peter Klett (guitar), Bardi Martin (bass) and Scott Mercado (drums).

93 ROCK's Gaston de la Vega spoke with Kevin Martin prior to their performance at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale on July 29, 2007. To hear the answers, click on the corresponding links.

1. There's been a lot of songs written about the late singer of Mother Love Bone, Andrew Wood. Alice In Chains did "Would", and you've got the entire Temple of the Dog CD. Was "Far Behind", inspired by his death? (Hear Answer )

2. You guys were the first band that signed to Madonna's label, Maverick Records. Was it nerve racking to not know if the new record label would be a success? (Hear Answer )

3. How soon did you guys get signed after starting the band? (Hear Answer )

4. How did Maverick Records become aware of Candlebox? (Hear Answer )

5. Do you feel like you guys were helped by the grudge thing that was going on or do you think that you came around a little too late? (Hear Answer )

6. I was read somewhere that you got the name, Candlebox, from a Midnight Oil song. Could you tell me how that song affected your decision when it came time to come up with a band name? (Hear Answer )

7. Did the band's name change when you got signed? (Hear Answer )

8. Who came up with the band's original name, Uncle Duke? How did that come about? (Hear Answer )

9. Do you think your music was influenced by what was going on in Seattle in the 90's? (Hear Answer )

10. Candlebox went Platinum before the Internet boom. Do you think things would have been different for you guys if you would have come out a couple of years later? (Hear Answer )

11. Is there a band that has influenced the new album? (Hear Answer )