Magellan (band)

Magellan
OriginSan Francisco, California, United States
GenresProgressive metal, progressive rock
Years active1985 – 2016
LabelsMagna Carta, InsideOut
SpinoffsExplorers Club
Past membersTrent Gardner
Wayne Gardner
Websitemagellansongs.com

Magellan were a progressive metal/rock band formed in San Francisco, California, United States by brothers Trent and Joel Wayne Gardner in 1985. The band's albums featured a number of well-known guest musicians, such as Ian Anderson, drummer Joey Franco, and bassist Tony Levin. The group co-wrote songs with Chicago frontman Robert Lamm on his album, Living Proof (2012).

In February 2014, Wayne Gardner committed suicide. On June 11, 2016, Trent Gardner also died of undisclosed reasons.