Toad the Wet Sprocket is an American alternative rock band formed in 1986 in Santa Barbara, California. Comprised of members Glen Phillips (vocals and guitar), Dean Dinning (bass), Todd Nichols (guitar), and Randy Guss (drums), they are known for their melodic, emotionally resonant songs. Their signature sound combines folk-inspired melodies with rock instrumentation, as heard in influential tracks like "All I Want" and "Walk on the Ocean". The band's significance in music history lies primarily in their contribution to the alternative rock scene of the early to mid-1990s.