Chevelle is an American rock band formed in Grayslake, Illinois in 1995. The band was originally composed of brothers: Pete Loeffler, Sam Loeffler and Joe Loeffler. When Joe left the band in 2005, Geno Lenardo subbed-in as the bassist until he was replaced by Pete and Sam's brother-in-law, Dean Bernardini.Chevelle has sold over four million albums in the United States. The band's first studio album, Point #1, was released on a small record label called Squint Entertainment. Chevelle's second album, Wonder What's Next, was certified Platinum by the RIAA after a debut at No. 14 on the United States albums chart, Billboard 200. This Type of Thinking, the band's third album debuted at No. 8 and has been certified Gold. Chevelle has since released five more albums: Vena Sera, Sci-Fi Crimes, Hats Off to the Bull, La Grgola, and their latest, The North Corridor. Other releases from Chevelle include two live albums, DVDs and a compilation of band favorites.