The Rembrandts

The Rembrandts were often thought of as a one-hit wonder, due to the enduring popularity of "I'll Be There for You," their theme to the 1990s sitcom phenomenon Friends. With its jangling guitar riff and exuberant hooks, "I'll Be There for You" defined the duo for millions of listeners, but they had deep roots in power pop, with both members playing in the new wave band Great Buildings back in the '80s. Once the pair formed the Rembrandts in 1989, they walked the line between mainstream and college rock, playing accessible and hooky music that built upon classic notions of guitar pop, a combination that was evident on their 1990 Top 20 hit "Just the Way It Is, Baby." After the duo failed to have another hit along the lines of "I'll Be There for You," they parted ways, only to resurface many years later with 2019's Via Satellite.