The members of Fusebox (lead singer/guitarist Bill Buchanon, guitarist Brad Duncan, and bass player Steve Conrad) formed in 2000, having met and performed together as Christian star Rebecca St. James' touring band. Influenced by artists like dc Talk and Lenny Kravitz, the trio blended urban and rock music with a message of faith inspired by their religious beliefs. The group's debut release, simply titled Fusebox, was released in early 2002.