
The release of their second single, "How to Save a Life", brought the band worldwide fame. The Fray achieved national success with their first single, "Over My Head (Cable Car)", which became a top ten hit in the United States.



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.
