Garbage is an American rock band formed in 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin. The band's line-up, consisting of Scottish musician Shirley Manson (vocals) and American musicians Duke Erikson (guitar, bass, keyboards), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, percussion), has remained unchanged since its formation. All four members contribute to songwriting and production. Garbage has sold more than 17 million albums worldwide.
The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1995, received critical acclaim and sold over four million copies, achieving double platinum certification in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. It was supported by a series of successful singles, including "Stupid Girl" and "Only Happy When It Rains". Their second album, "Version 2.0" (1998), was also commercially successful, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and receiving two Grammy Award nominations. Around this period, the band contributed and co-produced the theme song for the 19th James Bond film "The World Is Not Enough" (1999). Their third album, "Beautiful Garbage" (2001), was well received by critics but did not match the commercial performance of their earlier releases, despite selling over one million copies in its first three months.
During the production of their fourth album, "Bleed Like Me" (2005), the band briefly disbanded but later regrouped to complete the record, which reached number four on the US Billboard 200, the highest chart position of their career at that time. After its release, Garbage curtailed touring activities and entered an indefinite hiatus to pursue individual projects. The hiatus was briefly interrupted in 2007 when the band recorded new material for the compilation album "Absolute Garbage".
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