Effective period / Period of releases: 2008 - 2021

Members: Jon Natchez, Michael Zanghi, David Hartley, Kurt Vile, Eliza Hardy Jones, Anthony LaMarca, Robbie Bennett, Steven Urgo, Charlie Hall (7), Adam Granofsky

American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 2005. The band consists of Adam Granduciel (vocals, guitar), David Hartley (bass guitar), Robbie Bennett (keyboards), Charlie Hall (drums), Jon Natchez (saxophone, keyboards) and Anthony LaMarca (guitar). Founded by close collaborators Adam Granduciel and Kurt Vile, The War on Drugs released their debut studio album, Wagonwheel Blues, in 2008. Vile departed shortly after its release to focus on his solo career.