Rembrandts

Rembrandts are an American pop rock duo formed in Los Angeles in 1989 by Danny Wilde and Phil Solem. The pair came together to create melodic, harmony-driven songs that blend rock and power-pop influences. Over the following years they released a series of studio albums and singles that built a domestic following and gradually broadened their audience.

The group’s international breakthrough came in the mid-1990s with the theme song for the television show Friends. Titled I’ll Be There for You, the track became a charting hit in several countries and remains the best-known work associated with The Rembrandts. The success of the theme helped raise the band’s profile, leading to increased touring opportunities and additional soundtrack and collaboration work.

Throughout the 1990s and beyond, The Rembrandts continued to record and perform, releasing further albums and contributing to television and film projects. Their music is characterized by tight vocal harmonies, accessible guitar-based arrangements, and catchy, radio-friendly choruses. They have maintained a steady presence in live music circles, often performing both classic material and newer songs.

The Rembrandts’ career exemplifies a mid-level pop-rock act that achieved lasting cultural recognition largely through a single, globally recognized theme, while continuing to produce music that appeals to fans of melodic, upbeat rock.