Remain The Same was a Hard rock band formed in 2010, In Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

They released a Self-titled debut EP in 2010, and hit the road. After tons of shows all over the mid-south, the band decided to take a break.

After 2 years of no movement, James decided to reboot the band. In late 2012 RTS reformed with a partial new lineup. They released 2 new tracks “Into the New” and “Here we are” while working on a new album with Justin Rimer (Breaking Point & 12 Stones) as producer and Jason Gillespie as Engineer at Crosstrax Studio. between recording sessions, the band also played every show they could. With some of their highlights opening for Shinedown, Full Devil Jacket, and Devour the Day. They also made appearances on Memphis Made and played shows for Memphis’ local Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital as part of the “Musicians for Le Bonheur” series.

In late 2014 the band abruptly went on permanent hiatus.

In 2022 the band’s Sole lead vocalist, James, left us all to join his mother on the other side. Cementing the end of RTS.

Update 2025: there were two remaining tracks from the second lineup that were never released. “Playin with fire” and “The good fight”. Both are in the works to be finished and a 4 track EP will be released on all major platforms in 2026.

There were two RTS lineups

2010-2012

James Wilkes - Lead Vocals

Jon Brown - Guitars

Chase Clark - Guitars & Vocals

Brett Frazier - Bass Guitar

Benny Reiner - Drums

2013-2014

Lead Vocals - James Wilkes

Guitars - Harvey Kelley

Guitars & Vocals - Chase Clark

Bass Guitar - Brett Frazier

Drums - Nate Kimmons