The Fray Are from Denver, Not New York City

The Fray is an American rock/pop band formed in Denver, Colorado in 2002 by:

• Isaac Slade – Lead vocals, piano
• Joe King – Guitar, vocals
• Later joined by Dave Welsh (guitar) and Ben Wysocki (drums).

They rose to fame with their 2005 debut How to Save a Life (double platinum), driven by the title track and "Over My Head (Cable Car)." Subsequent albums: The Fray (2009), Scars & Stories (2012), Helios (2014).

Denver's music scene (folk, rock, indie) shaped their piano-driven, anthemic sound. They have no formational link to NYC—though they've certainly played there many times.