Fonzie is a Portuguese rock band from Lisbon, formed in 1996, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Hugo Maia, guitarist David Marques, bass guitarist Carlos Teixeira, and drummer João Marques. It was nominated for "Best Portuguese Act" two times at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2003 and 2007. The band did three world tours, playing in the USA, Japan, Australia, Singapore, UK, Brazil, Germany, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Sweden, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina. Fonzie has shared the same stage with bands such as Linkin Park, Korn, Pennywise, The Offspring, Soulfly, Nofx, Millencolin, Jimmy Eat World, Lost Prophets, All American Rejects, My Chemical Romance, Black Eyed Peas, Muse, Misfits, Nickelback and more. Their music has been featured on major music TV channels throughout the world such as (MTV, MTV2, MTV ASIA, NBC, Fuse TV, MCM) and has been played in the most prestigious radio stations around the world. Their song "Gotta Get Away" was featured in the American MTV series "Laguna Beach" and "MTV MADE".