The Fray is an American
rock band from
Denver, Colorado. Formed in 2002 by schoolmates
Isaac Slade and
Joe King, they achieved success with the release of their debut album,
How to Save a Life in 2005, which was certified
double platinum by the
RIAA and platinum in
Australia,
Canada,
New Zealand and the
UK. The Fray achieved national success with their first single, "
Over My Head (Cable Car)", which became a top ten hit in the United States. The release of their second single, "
How to Save a Life", brought the band worldwide fame. The song charted in the top three of the
Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 5 single in
Australia,
Canada,
Ireland,
Italy,
Spain,
Sweden, and the
United Kingdom.